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Custom T-Shirt Screen Printing Prices & Bulk Savings

Custom T Shirt Printing Prices & Bulk Savings

How T-Shirt Printing Pricing Works

Custom t-shirt printing prices vary depending on several factors, including:

  • Quantity of shirts ordered
  • Garment style and brand
  • Printing method used
  • Number of print locations
  • Artwork complexity and colour count

The examples below are real past pricing examples designed to help you understand how costs change as quantities increase for screen printing..
They are indicative only and not fixed price offers.

1 colour screen printing t shirts

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Screen Printing Pricing Calculator - Real Examples

The following examples show how screen printing pricing scales for bulk orders using the same artwork printed on multiple shirts.

Example #1 – 60 Shirts

  • Garment: JBS Wear 1HT
  • Print method: Screen printing
  • Print locations: Front + Back
  • Artwork: 1-colour logo

Cost:

  • $20.71 per shirt (inc GST)
  • Total: $1,242.60

This was a job done in Brisbane for a sporting club that needed a small run of Shirts to be screen printed front and back. We picked the JBs brand for its quality and its affordability. The business logo was printed on the left chest (10 cm width). The tag line for the business was printed on the back top with a width of 30 cm across the shoulders.

Example #2 – 70 Shirts

  • Garment: JBS Wear 1HT
  • Print method: Screen printing
  • Print locations: Front + Back
  • Artwork: 1-colour logo

Cost:

  • $20.71 per shirt (inc GST)
  • Total: $1,242.60

This client wanted the Staple Tee from AS Colour for their business promotion. The unit cost was slightly higher as compared to that of example 1 above. The fact is this shirt has a higher cost per shirt as compared to that of the JBS brand.

Example #3 – 100 Shirts (Premium Option)

  • Garment: AS Colour Staple Tee 5001
  • Print method: Screen printing
  • Print locations: Front + Back
  • Artwork: 1-colour logo

Cost:

  • $20.66 per shirt (inc GST)
  • Total: $2,068.70

In this example we dont see much of a price drop from 70 shirts to 100 shirts. The most savings can be seen when you compare a 200 shirt order to that of a 70 shirt order using the same designs and garments.

Example #4 – 100 Shirts (Value Option)

  • Garment: JBS Wear 1HT
  • Print method: Screen printing
  • Print locations: Front + Back
  • Artwork: 1-colour logo

Cost:

  • $17.47 per shirt (inc GST)
  • Total: $1,747.00

Looking at this example here we see how much the price has droped as compared to example 1 where we had just 60 shirts screen printed with a JBs shirt. Opting for a good quality shirt and a large quantity printed can benefit the customer with attractive pricing.

Example #5 – 200 Shirts (Best Value Example)

  • Garment: JBS Wear 1HT
  • Print method: Screen printing
  • Print locations: Front + Back
  • Artwork: 1-colour logo

Cost:

  • $14.22 per shirt (inc GST)
  • Total: $2,858.22

This the best value example as we see a masive drop per shirt price when we order larger quanities with screen printing.

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Bulk Screen Printing Pricing Comparison

Example Quantity Garment Cost per Shirt (inc GST) Saving vs Highest
Example #1 60 JBS Wear 1HT $20.71 6.8%
Example #2 70 AS Colour Staple Tee $22.21 0.0%
Example #3 100 AS Colour Staple Tee $20.66 7.0%
Example #4 100 JBS Wear 1HT $17.47 21.3%
Example #5 200 JBS Wear 1HT $14.22 36.0%
Best Value 200 JBS Wear 1HT $14.22 36.0%

Note: Savings are shown compared to the highest per-shirt example in this table.

Bulk Savings Ladder (How Costs Drop)

  • 70 shirts → $22.21 per shirt
  • 60 shirts → $20.71 per shirt
  • 100 shirts (premium) → $20.66 per shirt
  • 100 shirts (value) → $17.47 per shirt
  • 200 shirts → $14.22 per shirt ✅ Best value

This demonstrates why screen printing becomes more economical as order sizes increase.

How Many Shirts Should I Order to Get the Best Value?

  • 1–10 shirts: DTG or DTF printing is usually more suitable.
  • 20–50 shirts: Screen printing becomes viable. As long as there are simple colors in the design. Preferabily less than 6 colors.
  • 60–100 shirts: Strong value for bulk orders.
  • 100–200+ shirts: Lowest cost per shirt and best savings.

Choosing a value-focused garment can further reduce the cost.

Budget vs Premium Garments

Garment choice plays a major role in pricing:

  • Premium garments (e.g. AS Colour)
    • Higher base cost
    • Modern fit and brand recognition
  • Value garments (e.g. JBS Wear 1HT)
    • Lower base cost
    • Durable and suitable for bulk printing

For example, at 100 shirts, choosing JBS Wear instead of AS Colour reduced the cost per shirt by approximately 15.4%.

Artwork & Additional Costs

  • Vector artwork setup may apply if files are not supplied in print-ready format.
  • Setup fees are typically one-time per design.
  • Shipping and pickup options are quoted separately.

Request a Personalised Quote

For an accurate price tailored to your order, please provide:

  1. Quantity of shirts
  2. Garment style or brand
  3. Print locations
  4. Approximate print size (cm)
  5. Number of artwork colours
  6. Artwork format
  7. Required date
  8. Pickup or delivery preference

Once received, we will review your details and provide a clear, itemised quote with mockups before production.

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