S&S Activewear Is Closing Its Irving Warehouse - What DFW Print Shops Need to Know

If your Dallas-area print shop, Shopify brand, or custom apparel business used the S&S Activewear warehouse on Trade Avenue in Irving for same-day blank pickup, here is the update: that specific location is permanently closing on September 1, 2026.

This does not mean S&S is leaving DFW entirely. They still have a 493,000-square-foot distribution center in Fort Worth at 2601 Quorum Drive that remains open. But for the thousands of Dallas-side businesses that relied on the Irving location for convenience, this consolidation matters. DFW is going from two S&S distribution points down to one - and the one that is staying is on the opposite side of the Metroplex.

What Was the S&S Activewear Irving Warehouse?

The Irving facility was located at 1040 Trade Ave, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75261 - in the industrial corridor near DFW International Airport, just off SH-114. It employed 146 people and served as the closest wholesale blank apparel pickup point for businesses on the Dallas side of the Metroplex. Gildan, Bella Canvas, Next Level, Comfort Colors - if you needed blanks fast and you were anywhere east of the airport, Trade Avenue was your stop.

Why Is S&S Closing the Irving Location?

The closure is a direct result of S&S Activewear's 2024 acquisition of industry giant Alphabroder. Merging two national wholesale networks means overlapping warehouse coverage - and in DFW, that meant two facilities serving the same market. S&S is eliminating the redundancy.

On December 10, 2025, S&S filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice with the Texas Workforce Commission confirming the permanent closure. Layoffs began December 4, 2025, and the final shutdown completes September 1, 2026. Irving joins other closures in Harrisburg, PA; Duluth, GA; and Bolingbrook, IL as part of the same post-acquisition consolidation plan.

  Irving warehouse - key facts:  

  Address: 1040 Trade Ave, Suite 100, Irving TX 75261  |  Employees affected: 146  |  WARN notice filed: December 10, 2025  |  Final closure: September 1, 2026  |  Remaining DFW location: Fort Worth, 2601 Quorum Dr (493,000 sq ft, still open)

What This Means for Dallas-Area Print Shops

S&S is not gone from DFW - but the dynamic has shifted. Here is what changes for businesses that were using the Irving warehouse:

1. Longer drive for local pickup. The Fort Worth location at 2601 Quorum Drive is roughly 30 to 40 minutes further west from central Dallas than the Irving warehouse was. For a shop in Garland, Plano, or Richardson, that round trip just became a significantly bigger time commitment.
2. More demand on one warehouse. Fort Worth will now absorb the entire DFW customer base that was split between two locations. Higher traffic means higher potential for stock shortages on popular SKUs during peak seasons.
3. The emergency run is harder. The convenience of a quick Dallas-side pickup - grabbing blanks at 9 AM for a noon deadline - is gone for shops east of DFW airport. Fort Worth is workable, but it is no longer a 15-minute run.

None of this is catastrophic. But it is a real change to the local supply chain, and it is a good prompt to think about whether your workflow has a local backup plan.

How DTF Dallas Fills the Gap on the Dallas Side

DTF Dallas is based in Richardson, TX - right in the middle of the Dallas corridor that just lost its closest S&S location. We are not a national wholesaler and we are not trying to be. We are a local DFW operation with 24/7 pickup, same-day turnaround on DTF transfers, and blank apparel in stock at competitive prices. For print shops that need a reliable Dallas-side supply partner, we are here to make that easy.

Blank Apparel Without the Fort Worth Drive

We carry blank apparel - Gildan, Bella Canvas, Next Level, Comfort Colors - at wholesale pricing with no minimums and no shipping fees for local pickup. For shops east of the airport, we are the closer option now.

DTF Transfers and Blanks in One Stop

The real advantage is combining your blank apparel with your print order in a single pickup. Our custom DTF transfers are printed in-house with a 24-hour standard turnaround. Use the gang sheet builder to cut your cost-per-transfer, order your blanks at the same time, and collect everything in one trip. No separate vendor, no coordination headache.

24/7 Secure Pickup in Richardson

Our secure pickup location is open around the clock. No warehouse hours, no line, no minimum. When your order is ready you get a notification and you can collect at any hour. We have fulfilled over 100,000 orders right here in Texas. Dallas-side businesses now have a faster local option.

Your DFW Blank Apparel Supply Options in 2026

  S&S Activewear - Fort Worth (still open)  

  2601 Quorum Dr, Fort Worth TX  |  493,000 sq ft  |  Full wholesale catalog  |  Best for: high-volume orders, wide SKU selection  |  Note: 30-40 min drive from central/east Dallas after Irving closes.

  DTF Dallas - Richardson TX (open now, 24/7)  

  Richardson, TX (Dallas side)  |  Blank apparel + custom DTF transfers  |  24/7 secure pickup, no warehouse hours  |  No minimums  |  Same-day and next-day turnaround on transfers  |  Best for: Dallas-side shops, rush orders, combined blank + print pickup.

The smart move for most DFW print shops is not choosing one or the other - it is knowing both options exist and using each where it makes sense. Large planned orders: Fort Worth. Fast turnaround or combined blank-and-print: DTF Dallas in Richardson.

Ready to add a Dallas-side supply partner to your workflow? Browse our blank apparel or place a DTF transfer order today. Richardson-local, 24/7 pickup, wholesale pricing on blanks.

FAQ: S&S Activewear Irving Closure and DFW Blank Apparel Supply

Is S&S Activewear leaving DFW completely?

No. S&S Activewear is closing the Irving warehouse at 1040 Trade Ave on September 1, 2026, but their Fort Worth distribution center at 2601 Quorum Drive remains open. DFW goes from two S&S locations down to one - not zero.

Where was the S&S Activewear Irving warehouse?

1040 Trade Ave, Suite 100, Irving, TX 75261 - in the industrial area near DFW International Airport, just off SH-114. It employed 146 people and was the closest S&S pickup point for Dallas-side and East DFW businesses.

When does the Irving location close?

The final shutdown date is September 1, 2026. The WARN notice was filed with the Texas Workforce Commission on December 10, 2025, and layoffs began December 4, 2025.

Why is S&S closing the Irving warehouse?

S&S Activewear acquired alphabroder in 2024. As the two distribution networks merged, S&S identified overlapping warehouse coverage in multiple markets - including DFW - and began closing the redundant locations. Irving is one of several closures alongside facilities in PA, GA, and IL.

Where can I get blank t-shirts with local pickup on the Dallas side after Irving closes?

DTF Dallas in Richardson, TX carries blank apparel - Gildan, Bella Canvas, Next Level, Comfort Colors - with 24/7 local pickup and no minimums. Visit dtfdallas.com/collections/blank-apparel. For larger orders, the S&S Fort Worth warehouse at 2601 Quorum Drive also remains a viable option.

Can I still get same-day blanks in DFW after the Irving closure?

Yes, through DTF Dallas in Richardson. Our 24/7 secure pickup is available around the clock with no warehouse hours or scheduling required. You can also combine your blank order with a custom DTF transfer order and pick everything up in one trip.