What Does It Cost To Get Custom Screen-Printed T-Shirts?

Let’s be honest, trying to figure out the real cost of custom screen-printed t-shirts can feel like playing a guessing game with hidden fees and vague quotes. One minute you’re looking at $7 per shirt, the next you’re wondering how it ballooned to $18. Not fun.

At Morningstar Shirts, we believe pricing should be as clean and clear as your finished design. So, let’s break it down. No fluff. No sneaky markups. Just real talk about what you’ll actually pay for custom t-shirts.

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What Goes Into The Cost of Screen Printing T Shirts?

The cost of screen-printed t-shirts comes down to two main things: the shirt itself and the decoration (aka the printing magic).

Here’s where it gets good: we don’t mark up the price of the shirts. You get them at the same tiered wholesale pricing we get from our vendors. That means more savings in your pocket, especially if you’re ordering in bulk.

We work with popular styles like the SXU001, G640, 3001C, 5001, and ST350,  solid options whether you’re designing shirts for your business, a sports team, or a family reunion that requires matching tees (hey, we don’t judge).

Then there’s the decoration side of things. This is where the design, colors, placement, and technique all come into play. We offer both water-based and plastisol inks, which basically means your prints will look great and feel even better.

Do You Have an Order Minimum? 

We keep things pretty low when it comes to order minimums. For screen printing, it starts at just 12 pieces. So whether you need a small batch or a few hundred, we’ve got you covered.

Just keep in mind: the more you order, the more you save. (We’ll show you the price breaks in a second.)

Let’s Talk Setup Fees

Screen printing requires a bit of setup. There’s a $15 screen fee per color, per location, but it’s a one-time thing for your design. That means if you reorder with the same design later, you’re not paying for that setup again.

If you’re going with embroidery instead, there’s a one-time digitizing fee of $50. Think of it as turning your logo into thread-ready magic.

Real Examples of Our Pricing

Alright, here’s where the numbers come in. These are based on a 1-color, 1-location print, using standard shirt styles like the ones mentioned earlier.

Here’s the price breakdown per shirt, and let’s use our Gildan – Adult Softstyle® T-Shirt in Black as an example.

• 24 shirts – $11.20/Shirt
  
• 48 shirts – $10.17/Shirt
  
• 72 shirts – $9.83/Shirt
  
• 144 shirts – $8.93/Shirt
  

(Pricing depends on shirt style selected; reach out for an exact quote or order online)

Now, want to add a second print location (like front + back)? Here’s what that adds per shirt for a 1-color design:

• 24 PCS – Add $2.07/shirt
  
• 48 PCS – Add $1.38/shirt
  
• 72 PCS and up – Add $1.03/shirt
  

Shipping Perks? Oh, We’ve Got Those.

Any order over $250 ships free via UPS Ground. That’s not a promo, it’s how we always roll. And if you’re in Florida, you’re in luck. Shipping is just one day, thanks to our quick FL-to-FL delivery zone. Some restrictions apply. Speak to your daymaker about shipping opportunities!

So, whether you’re printing 24 tees or a few hundred, you don’t have to worry about shipping fees sneaking up on you.

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What Affects Your Final Price?

While basic prints are easy to price out, there are a few things that can bump up the total:

• More colors = more screen fees
  
• More print locations = more setup
  
• Premium shirt options (think soft-touch, tri-blends, etc.)
  
• Specialty placements (sleeves, neck tags, you name it)

And if you’re curious how screen printing even works in the first place, here’s a great guide on the process of screen printing t-shirts. It’s surprisingly cool (and oddly satisfying).

Why Customers Stick With Us

Beyond pricing, what keeps customers coming back? It’s the fact that we keep it real:

• No marked-up shirts
  
• Transparent fees
  
• Reliable delivery
  
• Friendly support that won’t ghost you
  

Whether you’re a small business, non-profit, or someone just trying to outfit your bowling league in style, we’ve got you.

Ready For A Quote?

If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably at least t-shirt curious. Let’s turn that curiosity into a custom quote. Reach out with your design ideas, quantity, and preferred shirt style, and we’ll send you a clear quote faster than you can say “screen print this.”

Oh, and you can even mention Quote #26303 if you’re looking at similar quantities. We’re happy to match up details and get your order moving.

Vero Beach & Sebastian Screen Printing Experts

Custom shirts shouldn’t come with complicated pricing. We’ve simplified the process so you can focus on the fun stuff, like your design, your team, or the look on people’s faces when they open the box and say, “Wait… these are actually NICE.”

Want to nerd out a little more on t-shirt pricing and design? Here’s a great guide on choosing the right t-shirt material.

Let’s make your custom t-shirts happen. Hit us up and we’ll take care of the rest.

 Book a Google Meet

For customers who can’t make it in, this option sets up a short virtual meeting to go over shirt styles, quantities, artwork, and colors from wherever they are.

 Link: https://calendar.app.google/7mgLzv1cKoW7xLHN6