Six things set the price of a white label T-shirt: the style, the fabric and its weight, the quantity per style, the number of colours, the decoration, and the labels and packing. Understanding these white label t-shirt price factors lets you shape an order to your budget before you ask for a quotation, instead of reworking it afterwards.
We quote every T-shirt order per style, by fabric, quantity and branding. There is no fixed price list, because two orders for “100 black T-shirts” can differ a great deal once the details are filled in. This post explains what each factor does to the price, so you know which levers you have.
The garment itself
Style
Our four T-shirt styles use different amounts of fabric and different construction:
- Regular fit is the most straightforward cut.
- Oversized has a wider body, a dropped shoulder and a longer sleeve, so it uses more fabric.
- Heavyweight is cut in a heavier cotton single jersey, so the fabric costs more per piece.
- Long sleeve needs more fabric for the sleeves and adds cuffs or a finished sleeve hem.
If budget is tight, a regular fit is the natural starting point. If the look matters more, oversized or heavyweight may be the reason buyers choose you, and the extra cost is part of the product.
Fabric and weight
Cotton single jersey and cotton-polyester are priced differently, and within each, a heavier fabric costs more than a lighter one. Weight also affects how the T-shirt looks on the hanger and in photos. We show you the weights available at quotation, so you can compare cost against feel on the sample.
Colour
Colours come from the fabric options. Some shades may be priced differently from others depending on the fabric. More colours in one style also means more separate batches to manage, and the colour split per style is confirmed at quotation.
Quantity
The minimum for T-shirts is 100 pieces per style, with sizes mixed. Larger quantities generally spread setup work, such as cutting preparation and print setup, across more pieces, which can lower the per-piece price. The effect is clearest on decorated orders, where a print screen or an embroidery file is prepared once and used for every piece.
A useful habit is to ask for a quotation at two quantities, such as your minimum and the quantity you hope to reach. That shows you how the price moves for your specific order.
Decoration
Decoration is often the biggest variable after the garment itself.
| Decoration | What drives its cost |
|---|---|
| Screen print | Number of colours in the artwork, number of print positions, print size |
| Heat transfer | Design size and detail, number of positions |
| Embroidery | Stitch count, which grows with logo size and fill, and number of positions |
| No decoration | Blank T-shirts for your own printing, branding through labels only |
A one-colour chest logo is very different from a full-colour back print plus a sleeve print. Every additional position is extra handling on every piece. If you plan to print in-house, ordering blanks with just your labels and tags keeps this part of the price out of our quotation entirely.
Labels, tags, packing and shipping
Branding trims add up across a whole order:
- Neck label or inside-neck print. A woven label and a printed neck label are priced differently.
- Wash-care label. Content depends on the destination country, confirmed at quotation.
- Hang tag. Size, card and string type all matter.
- Packing. Individual polybags, folding to a set size, stickers and barcodes are each separate steps.
These items look small one by one, but they are applied to every piece, so they are worth deciding with care.
Shipping and destination
Where the order is going affects the overall cost to you, separately from the per-piece price. Shipping method, terms and documents are confirmed in the quotation. We take enquiries from buyers worldwide, and the destination also decides which labelling information must appear on the garment.
Ways to shape the price
If the first quotation is above your budget, these adjustments usually help without changing what makes your T-shirt yours:
- Start with one style instead of two.
- Reduce the number of colours in the style.
- Simplify the artwork, or reduce print positions.
- Choose a printed inside-neck label if it suits your brand.
- Keep packing to what your sales channel actually needs.
If fabric is the question, our comparison of cotton jersey and cotton-polyester explains what you gain and lose with each.
Getting a useful quotation
The quotation can only be as precise as the enquiry. Send the style, fabric, colours, quantity per size, decoration with positions and sizes, label and tag choices, packing needs and destination country. If you want to compare options, list them and we will quote each one.
Browse our white label T-shirts and send your details. We will price the order as you describe it, and suggest changes if you ask for them.