Custom printed tees typically cost more per shirt on small orders and drop sharply as quantity grows, with colors and print locations moving the price the most. At i Can Print That, a 1-color front print runs about $18.73 per shirt at 12, about $15.53 at 24, and about $9.40 at 144 — approximate, shipping included.
What drives the price of custom t-shirts
Shirt pricing is driven by four things. Quantity: screen printing has real setup work, so 12 shirts carry a lot more setup per shirt than 144. Number of colors: each ink color is its own screen, so a 1-color logo is the budget hero and a full-color design costs more. Print locations: front only is cheapest; adding a back, sleeve or pocket print adds another setup. And the garment: a basic tee, a premium soft tee and a hoodie are very different starting points — hoodies run about $33.81 each at 24. Multi-color and multi-location prints get an exact quote.
Typical market pricing vs. all-in pricing
Most online shirt shops typically show a per-shirt price for one specific shirt and one ink color, then add setup fees, extra colors and shipping as you build the order. That's how a “cheap” dozen turns into a surprise. Our approximate per-shirt prices already include shipping, and anything beyond a 1-color front gets an exact quote before you commit. Every order includes a free pro file check and a free digital proof, and nothing is charged until you approve that proof. Shipping is included in the price, we ship anywhere in the US, and if we get it wrong, we reprint it.
Real t-shirt prices (all-in)
| Quantity | Item | Per piece |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1-color front tee | approx. $18.73 |
| 24 | 1-color front tee | approx. $15.53 |
| 144 | 1-color front tee | approx. $9.40 |
| 24 | 1-color front hoodie | approx. $33.81 |
| Any | Multi-color or multi-location | Exact quote |
How to save money on custom shirts (honestly)
Start with one color. A clean 1-color logo looks sharp and keeps you at the lowest per-shirt price. Order for the year: going from 24 shirts (about $15.53 each) to 144 (about $9.40 each) cuts the per-shirt price by a lot, if you'll actually wear or hand them out. Pick one location — a strong front print beats three small ones. Get sizes right the first time by collecting your team's sizes before ordering. And order ahead of the event; rush is a flat $9 for 2-day press, $19 for next-day production or $59 for 2-day air when available.
All-in pricing. Free proof. No checkout surprises.
1-color custom tees from about $9.40 per shirt at 144 — shipping and proof included.
1-color custom tees from about $9.40 per shirt at 144 — shipping and proof included. ⚡ Or build a full kitFrequently asked questions
How much do 24 custom t-shirts cost?
For a 1-color front print, 24 shirts run about $15.53 each, approximate and shipping included. Extra colors or more print locations cost more, and we give you an exact quote before anything is charged.
Why are small shirt orders more expensive per shirt?
Screen printing has setup work for every color, and that cost gets split across however many shirts you order. At 12 shirts it's about $18.73 each, and at 144 it drops to about $9.40 each for a 1-color front.
How much do custom hoodies cost?
Hoodies with a 1-color front print run about $33.81 each at 24, approximate and shipping included. Multi-color designs or extra print locations get an exact quote.
Is shipping included in the shirt price?
Yes. The approximate per-shirt prices include shipping, and we ship anywhere in the US. Exact quotes for multi-color or multi-location prints include shipping too.
What if my logo file isn't print-ready?
Send what you have. Every order gets a free pro file check and a free digital proof, and nothing is charged until you approve the proof. If we get it wrong, we reprint it.