Custom T-Shirts in Bulk: Cheap Per-Piece Pricing Without the Order Minimum

Custom t-shirts are the single most-searched bulk apparel category, and for good reason: a tee is the lowest-cost, most-flexible piece in almost any custom apparel shop. Here is real per-piece pricing across the tee lineup, the actual difference between "cheap" and standard pricing, and what online bulk t-shirt printing costs without a minimum order.

Custom T-Shirt Options and VIP Base Pricing

Piece	Brand	VIP base	Fabric
Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee	Bear Grips	$19.88	100% cotton
Women's Favorite Tee	Bella+Canvas	$19.88	100% cotton, soft-hand
Youth Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee	Bear Grips	$19.88	100% cotton
Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee	Sport-Tek	$23.86	Performance polyester
Premium Cotton Crew Tee	Next Level	$23.88	100% cotton
Men's Premium Triblend Crew Tee	Next Level	$23.88	Triblend
Women's Premium Cotton Tee	Next Level	$23.88	100% cotton
Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee	Sport-Tek	$23.88	Performance polyester
Premium CVC Jersey Tee	Next Level	$24.88	Cotton-poly blend

What "Cheap" Bulk T-Shirt Pricing Actually Means Here

In a traditional bulk print shop, "cheap" usually means hitting a high-volume price tier, 100+ pieces to get the per-unit cost down. In a no-minimum shop, cheap simply means picking the lowest base-price tee, since there is no volume threshold to unlock. The Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee and Women's Favorite Tee at $19.88 VIP base are the cheapest options in the catalog regardless of whether the order is for 1 piece or 500.

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Cotton vs Performance Polyester: Which to Order

• Cotton tees (Bear Grips Airlume, Bella+Canvas Favorite, Next Level Premium Cotton Crew) work best for everyday wear, retail sale, and cooler-weather use.
• Performance polyester tees (Sport-Tek Moisture-Wicking) work best for hot-weather team practice, tournament days, and outdoor staff use where sweat and quick-dry matter.
• Triblend and CVC blends (Next Level Triblend, Premium CVC Jersey) split the difference, softer hand-feel than pure cotton with slightly better wrinkle resistance.

Printing Method and Placement Basics

Custom t-shirt printing has no color-count surcharge and no per-design setup fee, unlike traditional screen printing where each additional ink color often adds cost. Common placements are a left-chest logo, a full front graphic, a full back design, or a combination of a smaller front mark with a larger back graphic. There is no extra charge for printing both the front and back of the same shirt.

Ordering Custom T-Shirts Online Without a Minimum

Online bulk t-shirt printing traditionally still requires hitting a minimum order size before a shop will quote a price. Through a no-minimum shop, the process is the same regardless of quantity: upload the design, pick the tee, set the retail price, and either buy it directly or let buyers order their own sizes. Delivery runs about a week with free US shipping included in the base price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest custom t-shirt available?

The Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee and the Bella+Canvas Women's Favorite Tee, both $19.88 VIP base.

Is there a discount for ordering more shirts at once?

No. The base price per shirt is fixed regardless of quantity, since there is no per-design setup cost being spread across units.

Does adding a second print color cost more?

No. There is no color-count surcharge on printed designs.

How fast does a custom t-shirt order ship?

About a week from order to delivery, with free US shipping included in the base price.