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Sublimation Pricing Ladder (How Quantity Impacts Cost Per Shirt)

Sublimation is a bulk production method designed for vibrant full-colour printing on polyester garments.

Because setup and production scheduling is involved, sublimation becomes more cost-effective as quantities increase.

✅ Minimum order: 12 units
✅ Standard turnaround: 6-7 weeks

The pricing guide below is a general value ladder to help customers understand where sublimation pricing becomes best value.

✅ Sublimation Pricing Ladder (General Guide)

Quantity Range Best For Pricing Behaviour Recommended?
12–20 units minimum order, small groups    higher cost per shirt ✅ only if polyester required  
21–50 units clubs, schools, teams better cost efficiency   ✅ good value
51–100 units events, uniforms strong value ✅ recommended
100–200+ units   large clubs & programs best cost per shirt ✅ best value

✅ Why Sublimation Is Cheaper at Higher Quantities

Sublimation involves:

  • Setup and production scheduling
  • Garment supply coordination
  • Print preparation
  • Large coverage printing

When quantities are higher, fixed costs are spread across more units, resulting in:
✅ lower cost per garment
✅ more value per print run

✅ When to Choose DTF Instead

If you need:
❌ faster turnaround
❌ cotton garments
❌ dark garments
✅ full colour urgently

DTF is often the better choice.

✅ Quote Checklist (To Confirm Exact Pricing)

To quote your sublimation job accurately, please send:

  1. Quantity + size breakdown
  2. Garment type (polyester)
  3. Print positions (one side or two sides or all over garment)
  4. Print size (cm)
  5. Artwork file
  6. Deadline
  7. Shipping or pickup

Quick Links

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  • sublimation-vs-dtf-vs-dtg.md
  • how-to-order-sublimation.md
  • sublimation-artwork-guidelines.md
  • printing-methods.md
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