Dylan Gilligan

Dylan Gilligan is the owner of Upstate Merch, a screen printing and apparel decoration company based in Whitney Point, New York. With over 20 years in the industry, Dylan has built a reputation not only for high quality printing but also for his commitment to supporting and connecting the broader print community.

He is the host of the Shirt Show Podcast, which he has been running since 2020, featuring conversations with shop owners, industry leaders, and innovators across the decorated apparel world. Dylan has served on the Gildan Board of Decorators, created educational content with M&R’s Blue Crew, and regularly speaks at industry events. Through Shirt Show camps, a thriving Discord community, and collaborations, he focuses on one core idea: the screen printing industry grows stronger when people share knowledge, stay curious, and support one another.