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Straight answer

What is the minimum order for custom shirts?

Our minimum is 6 pieces per order, for screen printing with 1 to 3 colors, embroidery, DTF and DTG. Screen prints with 4 to 6 ink colors start at 50 pieces and 7 to 10 colors at 100. You can mix sizes freely within an order.

Prices and times checked

Most orders
6 pieces
Screen, 4–6 colors
50 pieces
Screen, 7–10 colors
100 pieces
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Minimums by order type

Order type Minimum
Screen printing, 1–3 ink colors 6 pieces
Screen printing, 4–6 ink colors 50 pieces
Screen printing, 7–10 ink colors 100 pieces
DTF, full color 6 pieces
DTG, full color 6 pieces
Embroidery 6 pieces
Finishings (printed tags, hem tags) 50 pieces
Embossing 24 pieces
CMYK process printing 50 or 100 pieces

The full rules are in our terms and conditions.

The best method for a small order

For 6 to 23 pieces, the price per shirt is higher because setup is spread over fewer shirts. Two good options:

  • 1-color design: screen printing, about $18 per shirt at 6 pieces and $16 at 12, shirt included, plus a $25 screen.
  • Full-color design: DTF, about $17 per shirt at 6 and $15 at 12, no setup fee.

From 24 pieces, prices drop quickly. See the full price table.

Small orders still get the full treatment

A free art check, a mockup to approve, production in our own facilities and shipping to any US state, free from $300. Read how nationwide shipping works.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Can I order just one custom shirt?

No. Every order is made in our own production and starts at 6 pieces. For full-color art in small quantities, DTF from 6 pieces is the best value at about $17 per shirt, shirt included.

Does the minimum apply per design or per order?

The minimum is 6 pieces per order. Six shirts with the same design in mixed sizes always meets it. If you want several designs in one small order, tell us and we will confirm what works.

Can I mix sizes to reach the minimum?

Yes. Mix any sizes, for example 2 small, 2 medium and 2 large. 2XL and up cost a little more.

Are there other minimums?

Orders with finishings like printed neck labels or hang tags start at 50 pieces, embossing at 24, and CMYK process printing at 50 or 100 depending on the art.

Let’s make something people want to wear.

Send the idea, the quantity and the deadline. You’ll have a personal quote within one business day.