Hello and welcome to NCT Designs! I am Nicole, the owner and designer of this boutique. I got started years ago making t-shirts and other apparel for myself and friends and family using vinyl with my beloved Cricut. This past year I have ventured into the world of sublimation which has really allowed most of what you will find on this site to come into reality.

Sublimation is a process of pressing the ink directly into the garment or fabric using a heat press. That means there is no cracking or peeling like with traditional screen printing or vinyl. All designs are long lasting. Garments designed on 100% polyester will not fade at all. Those designed on the 65/35% blend or the 50/50% blend will fade just slightly after washing but still look great.

I do still use some other techniques for printing, including vinyl, 3D puff vinyl, and direct to film (you'll see abbreviated as DTF...I like to think of it as a cross between screen printing and vinyl). Each item you see here will mention the technology used.

For any apparel item you see if you have a preference for a different fabric please just ask. Note that sublimation requires at least 50% polyester, but if you prefer 100% cotton or other blends, I am able to use one of the other printing techniques.

My full time job as a nurse practitioner keeps me plenty busy, but I love taking the time to make quality hand crafted goods for you! My turn around time is typically anywhere from 1-7 days, depending on the item you purchase.

I will be at multiple vendor fairs and pop ups throughout the year, so be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss out on any special deals!

Feel free to contact me with any questions! I will always take custom orders as well!