Group order guides

Bulk t-shirt discounts come from spreading fixed setup costs across more shirts. See per-shirt prices at 50, 100, 200, and 500 — and where they flatten.

Estimate a custom shirt order in 3 parts: garment + printing + shipping. Use this self-estimate checklist to ballpark your group's cost before you quote.

Custom hoodies in bulk run about $22–38 each delivered. See fleece weights, print vs. embroidery pricing, and why hoodies cost more than tees.

Custom embroidered polos in bulk run about $16–28 each delivered. See piqué fabric options, embroidery vs. print, and pricing for business orders.

Custom shirts for 50 people run about $9–14 each fully delivered. See the 50-piece price breakdown, what drives cost, and how 50 compares to 100.

Real pricing bands, the hidden setup fees, and how color count changes everything.

Custom team jerseys in bulk run about $14–26 each delivered, plus a small per-name/number charge. See fabric options and full pricing breakdown.

The simple profit formula, real cost benchmarks, and why a lower shirt cost raises more.

Overseas custom shirts can run 25–35% less because there are no per-color or setup fees. See the DDP duty-paid math and the 3-week tradeoff.

Setup fees are screen charges of about $20–35 per color, per side. See how they're calculated, when they hurt most, and how to order with $0 setup.

Setup fees, per-color charges, 2XL upcharges, rush fees, customs duties — 7 hidden custom shirt costs that inflate quotes, plus how to avoid each one.

Traditional screen printing charges per ink color — each color can add $1–3 per shirt plus a setup fee. Here's why, and how full-color printing avoids it.

Most bulk custom shirts can't ship in a week. Here's an honest look at when a local rush printer is right — and how to avoid needing one.

Reordering custom shirts is simple: your design is kept on file, so one email gets you more shirts at current pricing — no redesign needed.

You pay a small deposit to start, then the balance only after you see finished photos. Here's how deposit-and-balance payment protects you.

The 4–5 week rule, where the time goes, and the cost curve of planning ahead.

From design to your door, custom shirts take 15–20 business days after mockup approval. Here's every step of the production timeline, in order.

Approved your mockup? Here's exactly what comes next: deposit, sample, production, finished photos, balance, and duty-paid delivery to your door.

Order custom shirts 3–4 weeks before your event. Here's a working-back planning calendar so your shirts arrive on time, every time.

Rushing custom shirts costs more and limits your options. Planning 3+ weeks ahead saves about 30% and gets you better garments and full-color designs.

What's the difference between combed cotton and regular cotton? A guide to feel, durability, and print quality — and whether combed cotton is worth it.

Cotton feels best and prints richest; polyester wicks sweat for sports; blends balance both. A side-by-side guide to choosing fabric for a custom group order.

Hoodie or crewneck for custom group apparel? A side-by-side comparison of fit, print area, warmth, and cost to help you pick the right sweatshirt.

How does sizing work for a bulk group order? A guide to mixing youth, adult, and plus sizes — all at one price — and how to collect sizes painlessly.

What does gsm mean on a t-shirt? A clear guide to fabric weight tiers — 180gsm budget vs 200gsm+ heavyweight — and which to pick for your group.

A heavyweight tee is a 200gsm+ shirt with a premium retail feel. Learn why groups choose it for durability, print quality, and value per wear.

What shirt should you order for a charity 5K? A guide to moisture-wicking polyester, sweat-resistant prints, and bulk sizing for runners of all sizes.

Cotton prints richest, but the right fabric depends on your use. A practical guide to choosing the best t-shirt fabric for custom printing.

Embroidery vs printing for logos: a side-by-side comparison of cost, durability, and feel — plus which to pick for polos, jackets, and tees.

Adding names and numbers means each shirt is personalized—usually a small per-name charge. Here's how it works, what it costs, and how to send a roster.

Per-color vs flat pricing — the one question worth $300 on a 100-shirt order.

What is sublimation printing, how it works, what fabrics it works on, and when it beats screen print or DTF for custom group apparel.

Vinyl (HTV), screen printing, and DTF heat press compared side-by-side: cost, color limits, durability, and which is right for your group order.

DTF printing transfers a full-color design onto fabric at one flat price, with no per-color fee. Here's how it works and when to choose it for bulk orders.

Learn which print methods crack or fade—and which ones last. Screen print, DTF, sublimation, embroidery compared with real wash-durability facts.

Everything a PTA needs to order spirit wear that sells: timeline, sizing, pricing markup, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

How to order matching bachelorette party shirts for your whole squad — sizing, design tips, timeline, and how to coordinate when everyone's in different cities.

What to print on charity walk and run shirts — cause messaging, sponsor logos, names, colors, and fabric tips for 5K fundraisers.

Step-by-step checklist for ordering custom company offsite shirts — sizing, artwork, timeline, and what to avoid.

How to order custom sports team shirts with names and numbers — fabric, sizing, cost, and timeline guide for coaches and team managers.

Creative family reunion shirt ideas with name lists, year designs, and branch color coding — plus how to collect sizes from 50+ relatives without chaos.

Ideas for graduation and senior class shirts plus the exact ordering timeline — class year, slogans, school colors, and when to place your order.

Plan custom church group shirts the easy way: set sizes, pick fabric, time your order 3+ weeks out, and keep the budget low. A step-by-step guide.

Step-by-step guide to designing a class shirt everyone loves — theme ideas, art submission tips, and ordering timelines for grades K–12.

A step-by-step guide to t-shirt fundraisers: setting profit margins, running pre-orders, choosing a design, and avoiding the mistakes that kill profits.

How to order matching family trip shirts — what to put on them, sizing across ages, timing, and ideas for reunions, cruises, and theme park visits.

Comparing CustomInk alternatives for bulk custom shirts—pricing, minimums, turnaround, and who each service is actually right for.

DDP shipping means duties and customs fees are included in your price. No surprise bills at delivery. Here's how it works for bulk shirt orders.

How to pick shirt color and ink color combinations that look great on every skin tone, photograph well, and stay readable across a group.

Step-by-step guide for collecting shirt sizes from a group—avoid the chaos, get everyone's size right the first time.

Learn what a shirt mockup includes, when you get it, and how to use it to avoid costly mistakes on group apparel orders.

Honest breakdown of no-minimum vs bulk custom shirt options—costs, trade-offs, and which is right depending on your order size and timeline.

Honest breakdown of the real risks of ordering custom apparel from overseas suppliers—and how to tell a trustworthy supplier from a risky one.

Vector files (AI, EPS, SVG) print sharpest. High-res PNG works too. Here's exactly what to send and how to fix a low-res logo.