Question 1

What is the minimum order quantity for custom t-shirt printing, and is it firm per style or color?

Accepted Answer

Most tshirt printing manufacturers in our network start at 50 units per style per color, though some factory partners can go as low as 25 units depending on the decoration method - screen print runs, for example, become more cost-effective at higher quantities while sublimation can be viable at lower counts. Your production team will confirm the exact MOQ when you submit your brief.

Question 2

How much does a sample cost and how long does it take, separate from full production?

Accepted Answer

Sample development is a distinct phase from production. Once your brief and tech pack are finalized, a pre-production sample typically takes 10-14 days. Sample fees vary by complexity - a crew neck tee with a single screen print placement is straightforward, while a raglan with sublimation all-over print and custom packaging takes more development time. Your production team quotes the sample cost as part of the brief review so there are no surprises.

Question 3

What is the production lead time for a custom printed t-shirt order?

Accepted Answer

After sample approval, a typical production run for a short sleeve cotton tee with screen print decoration takes roughly 3-5 weeks depending on order size and factory availability. A more complex spec - say a slim fit jersey knit tee with sublimation, woven labels, and branded packaging - may run 5-7 weeks. Your team tracks every milestone from fabric cutting through shipment.

Question 4

Do you offer tiered pricing at different quantity levels like 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500 units?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Price tiers exist at the 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500-unit break points, and per-unit cost decreases as volume goes up. We never publish fixed unit prices because every custom t-shirt printing project has different specs - material, decoration count, packaging. Submit a brief and your production team returns a detailed quote across those tiers so you can plan your drop accordingly.

Question 5

What private label and white label branding options are available for printed tees?

Accepted Answer

Private label scope covers woven labels at the neck or hem, hangtags, screen-printed care info on the inside neck, and custom packaging including branded boxes, polybags, or mailers. You can bundle all branding elements into one brief or add them a la carte. White label tees - factory blanks with no manufacturer branding - are also available as a starting point if you want to add only your own labels and tags.

Question 6

Can your manufacturers source materials from a brief, or do I need a full tech pack with named fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Either approach works. If you have a tech pack that specifies a named fabric - say a 180 GSM organic cotton or a bamboo-blend jersey knit - your production team matches it with the right factory. If you are starting from a creative brief with general direction like 'soft, breathable, sustainable,' the team recommends materials from the context you provide, whether that is cotton, bamboo, jersey knit, or GOTS-capable organic cotton, and sends swatches before development begins.

Question 7

Can you grade patterns from my custom measurements instead of using stock templates?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Your production team can build a full size run from your own measurement spec rather than relying on generic stock templates. Whether you need a slim fit with a tapered body or a relaxed collared tee with a dropped shoulder, the factory grades your pattern across every size so the finished product matches your brand's fit profile exactly.

Question 8

Can I mix sizes and colors within a single minimum order quantity?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can assemble a size and color assortment within one MOQ as long as each individual style-color combination meets the factory's per-colorway minimum - typically as low as 25 units. For example, a 100-unit custom t-shirt printing order could split across two colors and a full size run. Outline the breakdown in your brief and your team confirms feasibility with the manufacturing partner.

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