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DTG Pricing Ladder: How DTG Prices Change as Quantities Increase

DTG (Direct-to-Garment) printing is often chosen because it allows full-colour printing with low setup costs, making it an excellent option for smaller orders.

However, DTG pricing changes by quantity. This guide explains how DTG prices usually behave and why ordering more shirts can reduce your cost per unit.

Why DTG Pricing Decreases With Quantity

DTG does not require screens like screen printing, but DTG production still involves:

  • Garment preparation
  • Print time per shirt
  • Curing time per shirt
  • Production handling and packing

When you order more shirts:

โœ… Setup time is spread across more units
โœ… Production becomes more efficient
โœ… The per-shirt cost decreases

โœ… DTG Pricing Ladder (Standard 2-Week Turnaround)

Below is a general DTG pricing ladder, based on the pricing tables available on the site.

1-2 Shirts (Single Orders)

Typical behaviour:

  • Highest per-shirt cost
  • Best for samples, gifts, or test prints
  • Best when detail matters more than volume pricing

โœ… Recommended for:

  • One-off custom tees
  • Trial prints
  • Personal shirts

5-10 Shirts (Small Group Orders)

Typical behaviour:

  • Prices start to drop compared to single-shirt orders
  • Ideal for small teams, clubs, or family shirts

โœ… Recommended for:

  • small event groups
  • small businesses
  • short-run merch

30 Shirts (Medium Bulk Orders)

Typical behaviour:
  • Strong bulk value begins here
  • Per-shirt pricing becomes noticeably lower
  • Great balance of cost and flexibility

โœ… Recommended for:

  • Sports teams
  • Schools
  • Event organisers
  • Promo campaigns

50+ Shirts (Large DTG Orders)

Typical behaviour:
  • DTG reaches its best value range
  • Per-shirt cost is at its lowest within the DTG pricing structure
  • Still allows full colour and detailed artwork

โœ… Recommended for:

  • Large promotional jobs
  • Repeat corporate apparel
  • Staff uniforms
  • Fundraising campaigns

๐Ÿง  Key Takeaways

DTG becomes more cost-effective as quantity increases, but:

  • DTG does not drop as aggressively as screen printing at very high volumes.
  • For 60–100+ shirts with simple artwork, screen printing may become cheaper.
  • For mixed-garment orders with pantene colors, DTF may be more suitable.

DTG Pricing Ladder vs Screen Printing Pricing Ladder

DTG:

  • Good for smaller quantities and full colour
  • Gradual bulk discount curve
  • Best for 1–50 shirts

Screen printing:

  • High setup cost
  • Steep bulk discounts at volume
  • Best for 60–200+ shirts

DTG Pricing Ladder vs DTF Pricing Ladder

DTG:

  • Best for cotton garments
  • Soft finish
  • Excellent for detailed prints

DTF:

  • More garment versatility
  • Strong option for urgent printing
  • Per-shirt pricing stabilises earlier

Recommended Next Steps

  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ View DTG Pricing Tables
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ Use the DTG Pricing Calculator
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ Compare DTG vs DTF
  • ๐Ÿ‘‰ Request a personalised quote

Useful resources

  • DTG Printing (pillar)
  • DTG Pricing Page
  • DTG Pricing Calculator
  • Urgent DTG Printing Page
  • DTG FAQs
  • DTG vs DTF
  • Printing Methods Overview
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