Screen Printing Pricing Breakdown
Screen printing pricing is based on color count, quantity, and garment type. This guide explains what drives the cost of a print—and how to keep it efficient when scaling up.
Decoration-Level Pricing
Screen printing cost is directly tied to how your artwork is built:
- Color Count: Each ink color requires its own screen. More colors = more setup = higher price per unit.
- Print Locations: Front-only prints are standard. Adding back, sleeve, or tag prints adds cost per location.
- Garment Type: Higher-end or heavyweight apparel typically costs more to decorate.
What Doesn’t Affect Price
Some things don’t increase the cost of a screen print:
- Design Complexity: As long as it’s color-separated, detail doesn’t raise the price.
- Garment Color: Light or dark shirt colors don’t matter—just make sure there’s enough contrast with your ink.
- Design Method: Upload or use our Online Designer—it won’t change the price.
Order-Level Discounts
Screen printing gets more cost-effective at scale:
- Minimums Apply: Most products require 12+ pieces for screen printing.
- Bulk Pricing Tiers: Discounts apply at quantity breaks like 24+, 48+, and 100+—these apply automatically in your cart.
- Same Print, Multiple Sizes: As long as your print stays the same, combining sizes or garments still counts toward volume pricing.
Account-Level Discounts
Your history helps unlock better pricing:
- 365-Day Rolling Spend: Hit spending milestones to get a storewide discount applied to all print methods.
- Store Leveling: High-performing stores and fundraisers may unlock even more favorable pricing across bulk orders.
Next Steps
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