UrbanChimp DTF Alternative in Brampton | Strong N Free CDN

Independent comparison · Information reviewed August 6, 2026

A Canadian UrbanChimp alternative

UrbanChimp or Strong N Free?Compare the network—not only the price.

For Canadian decorators comparing Urban Chimp Apparel or UrbanChimp DTF, Strong N Free offers a broader production network: four Canadian fulfillment points, professional 1300 DPI printing, direct online ordering tools and finished-apparel services.

4 pointsCanadian fulfillment
1300 DPIProfessional printing
Since 2017Canadian owned
1 to 1,000+Flexible quantities
A structural difference

A Canadian network built to support more than one region.

UrbanChimp publicly presents itself as a Brampton print shop offering DTF, custom apparel, embroidery, artwork help, rush service and next-day options for qualifying work. Strong N Free supports its services through four Canadian fulfillment points and publishes an earlier cutoff for eligible gang sheets.

01Victoria, BCVancouver Island support
02Surrey, BCMainland coast support
03AlbertaWestern Canada support
04Toronto, OntarioEastern Canada support
Three ways to order

Let the artwork determine the workflow—not the other way around.

Choose the ordering path that fits the job already in front of you: a complete sheet, one design or an online layout.

01 · ARRANGE

Online Gang Sheet Builder

Place multiple logos, sizes and repeats on one sheet to make better use of the printable area.

Build the sheet →
02 · SEND

Upload a Completed Sheet

Upload a final gang sheet created in your own software and send it directly into the production workflow.

Upload the sheet →
03 · PRICE

Single Design Upload

Select the finished dimensions and quantity for one design without having to construct a complete sheet.

Upload one design →
Practical comparison

The differences that affect an actual production day.

Customer priority Strong N Free CDN UrbanChimp
Published network Four Canadian fulfillment points: Victoria, Surrey, Alberta and Toronto. UrbanChimp publicly presents production through its Brampton, Ontario print shop.
Published cutoff Eligible weekday gang sheets received before 9 A.M. generally ship the same business day. UrbanChimp advertises rush and next-day options for qualifying orders; availability depends on the project.
Ordering methods Gang-sheet builder, completed-sheet upload and single-design pricing. Gang-sheet production and quote-based custom-apparel services are publicly offered.
Artwork workflow Nesting, upscaling, halftone and transparent-pixel tools are incorporated into the workflow. UrbanChimp publicly offers design cleanup, print-ready setup and artwork assistance.
Finished apparel Transfers alone, printed garments, embroidery and blank garments depending on the service. UrbanChimp publicly offers garment pressing, custom apparel and embroidery production.
Local pickup Availability depends on the selected service and fulfillment point. UrbanChimp describes a Brampton print shop with pickup or delivery handled through its quote-based process.
Published value Gang sheets from 1.7¢ per square inch and shipping from $9.99 for most of Ontario and Quebec. UrbanChimp pricing and rush availability depend on the selected service and requested quote.
9 A.M.

A cutoff designed around shops that need to press today.

Eligible work received before the cutoff can enter production earlier. Peak periods, product type and carrier transit can affect timing.

Useful questions

Know what you are comparing before you order.

Is Strong N Free affiliated with UrbanChimp?

No. Strong N Free CDN is an independent Canadian business. UrbanChimp’s name, trademarks and company information belong to their respective owner.

Which company has multiple Canadian fulfillment points?

Strong N Free publicly lists four Canadian points: Victoria, Surrey, Alberta and Toronto. UrbanChimp publicly presents its operation through a Brampton print shop.

Can I order only one custom transfer?

Yes. The single-design upload lets you choose finished dimensions and quantity without preparing a complete gang sheet.

Can Strong N Free also print the garments?

Yes. You can order ready-to-press transfers or choose finished-apparel services for a business, school, club or event.

Build it online. We’ll produce it in Canada.

Start with one design, fill a gang sheet or have Strong N Free produce the finished garments.