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Custom T-Shirt Screen Printing Prices & Bulk Savings
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.
They are indicative only and not fixed price offers.
The following examples show how screen printing pricing scales for bulk orders using the same artwork printed on multiple 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
Garment: AS Colour Staple Tee 5001
Print method: Screen printing
Print locations: Front + Back
Artwork: 1-colour logo
Cost:
$22.21 per shirt (inc GST)
Total: $1,710.20
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
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
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
| 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.
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.
1–10 shirts: DTG or DTF printing is usually more suitable
20–50 shirts: Screen printing becomes viable
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.
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%.
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
For an accurate price tailored to your order, please provide:
Quantity of shirts
Garment style or brand
Print locations
Approximate print size (cm)
Number of artwork colours
Artwork format
Required date
Pickup or delivery preference
Once received, we will review your details and provide a clear, itemised quote with mockups before production.
