{"id":6486,"date":"2021-06-11T15:27:25","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T15:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/?p=6486"},"modified":"2024-12-20T17:53:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T17:53:00","slug":"cheap-t-shirts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/cheap-t-shirts\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap T-Shirts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ah, the classic t-shirt. There\u2019s not a garment out there that has the comfort and feel of one. Affordable and long-lasting, t-shirts are a common staple in dresser drawers around the world. And while it\u2019s a simple piece of clothing, there is a lot more to a t-shirt than one might initially think. Among the topics we\u2019ll cover in this article are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight (yes, weight)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-22.png\" alt=\"several t-shirts\" class=\"wp-image-6488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-22.png 382w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-22-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>How Custom Tees are Priced:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re looking to buy cheap custom t-shirts but are unsure of what a fair price to pay should be. Here\u2019s how we do it at Good Guys Signs. We factor in four main things that determine how we price shirts. There are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/screen-printing-inks-for-t-shirts\/\">screens<\/a> with which to precisely lay the print down, the ink that will be the graphics on a cheap t-shirt, labor to print and fold, and the actual shirt cost. Those are the primary factors that help us determine the price we sell shirts for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, for economy-priced, custom-printed shirts, you are paying to imprint the shirt and for the cost of the shirt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>T-shirt Pricing Example:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Were you to purchase 12 shirts with two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/t-shirt-color-combinations-how-to-choose\/\">colors<\/a> on the front and two on the back, that means we have to use four different inking screens for the job. The cost on our end for making screens is $15 per screen. For this \u201c2\/2\u201d job, our real cost is $60 just to make the screens. If this $60 of cost is only spread out over 12 shirts, each shirt costs us $5 just to make the screens. If this same design is spread over 36 shirts instead, then the math is friendlier for the buyer. $60\/36 shirts = $1.67 per shirt for screens. The math works the same for setting up the press. If $15 in labor is needed to set up a t-shirt printing press for your printed design, the more shirts you spread the cost over, the cheaper and cheaper the cost per shirt becomes. Ink and labor are pretty uniform, so those 2 variables\u2014the number of screens and setting up the press\u2014have the most impact on your cheap custom tee\u2019s price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, as you buy more shirts, the price per shirt gets cheaper and cheaper to imprint. Once you have the imprint price, we add the shirt cost to the imprint price to come to your final price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Custom Company T-Shirts<\/em><\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are varying reasons to have custom t-shirts for your company. The first is that a t-shirt with your business name and logo is your brand. Even when you aren\u2019t at the workplace, wearing that custom tee is advertising; it\u2019s promotion of your company. It\u2019s a free method with which to \u201cbroadcast\u201d your business. You put your brand in the minds of potential clients. By wearing your company shirt as opposed to street clothes, you will earn sales where you otherwise would not.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-23.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-23.png 335w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-23-255x300.png 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, a <a href=\"https:\/\/negosentro.com\/benefits-of-having-custom-t-shirts-for-your-business\/\">business<\/a> with non-uniformed employees appears unprofessional to many customers. It can have a rag-tag feel. You went as far as to start a business, so follow through with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/t-shirt-printing\/\">professional appearance<\/a> whenever you interact with people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, there is something to be said for the psychology of wearing branded t-shirts in the workplace. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/the-psychology-of-branded-t-shirts-in-the-workplace\/\">this article<\/a> about ways a uniformed staff brings about so many positives for your company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Customization of T-Shirts<\/strong> Have you seen a plain, logo-less blank t-shirt? That\u2019s rhetorical. Why not stand out from the herd? Do you have a favorite music group? <a href=\"https:\/\/designious.com\/quick-ideas-customize-t-shirt-designs\/\">Animal<\/a>? Car? Customizing your torso garment with a design gives you personality and individuality. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/t-shirts-for-barbers\/\">customized tee<\/a> signals to the world what you\u2019re passionate about, what your company is, or the message you want to send to people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-24.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-24.png 320w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-24-300x279.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Available Styles of Cheap T-Shirts:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We sell several different styles of cheap t-shirts. For a list of the ones we sell, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/custom-t-shirts\">click here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People tend to describe t-shirts based on how the different fabrics feel and which ones are better than others. For example, someone might say about tri-blend tees, \u201cThis shirt is awesome. The fabric is super soft.\u201d Another person might say about a cotton shirt, \u201cThis has a good, thick feel to it. Very sturdy.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-25.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-25.png 457w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-25-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ringspun Cotton Tee<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"253\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-26.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-26.png 253w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-26-239x300.png 239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Polyester Knit, Moisture Wicking<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Different fabrics and thicknesses will feel different to the touch. Fabrics that we carry are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cotton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polyester \/ Synthetic performance wicking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cotton\/Poly Blends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/custom-t-shirts-benefits-best-uses-and-more\/\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about these fabrics and how they feel to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the contract printing work we do for many companies, we have become versed in the fact that the brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gildan.com\/\">Gildan<\/a> is the most popular t-shirt for bulk orders. On goodguyssigns.com, we have chosen a collection of shirt styles that are almost always available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>&nbsp;T-Shirts Weight:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may never have put thought into the weight of t-shirts. You may never have had to. But certain factors do come into play with regard to weight. T-shirt weight is measured in ounces per square yard of material. A shirt that is listed at a weight of 3 ounces will be half the total weight of a t-shirt that is listed at 6 ounces, regardless of whether it\u2019s a kids small shirt or a men\u2019s 5X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>T-shirts, on the light end, run around 3 ounces. More standard tees weigh in at about 5 \u00bd ounces. Heavier, thicker t-shirts are between 6 and 7 ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain scenarios will determine the choice of weight. For example, if you will be wearing your custom shirt in a warmer climate, then lighter is better. A heavier t-shirt has a higher perceived value, and that perception might ding your wallet harder than a lightweight shirt. Again, consider the situation. For example, maybe you\u2019re buying a dozen tees for employees who will be participating in a 5K charity run. A shirt that is lighter and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/custom-t-shirts-benefits-best-uses-and-more\/\">moisture-wicking<\/a> is the play in this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-27.png 322w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-27-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Customizable Area to Print-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The imprint area on a cheap custom t-shirt is a little more than a foot wide and about 1 \u00bd feet in height. The imprint area will be affected by the size of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/political-party-t-shirts-the-democrats\/\">shirt<\/a>. The bigger the shirt, the larger is its imprint surface area. That space will conversely be smaller on petite ladies\u2019 and children\u2019s tees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How to Order Custom Cheap T-Shirts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many customers want to purchase just one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/political-party-t-shirts-for-republicans\/\">shirt<\/a> or a couple. Those people would ask the question, \u201cWhat styles are available for no minimum printing?&#8221; With silk screen printing, the setup process is timely and costly depending on the number of colors desired, as mentioned earlier in the article. Print shops like ours, and most others out there who do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/traditional-screen-printing-then-and-now\/\">print via silk screen<\/a>, generally have a minimum number of shirts for an order. To be totally transparent, our minimum number for an order is 12 shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"368\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-28.png 368w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-28-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>How Soon:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the two questions we get asked is how soon our products will get to customers. No matter how many custom t-shirts you order, no matter how many colors you want in your print, we guarantee your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/t-shirts-for-schools-and-academies-a-smart-choice\/\">shirts<\/a> will arrive at your door within two weeks of the order being placed. We are located in Tampa, Florida. Depending on your proximity, the timetable to get your product to you varies. The closer you are to the southeast U.S., the sooner you will receive your shirts. But, to reiterate, no matter where you are in the country, two weeks will be the absolute longest you\u2019d wait for your order to get to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>In Closing:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s the lowdown on cheap custom t-shirts. Should you still have questions or are ready to place an order, we are here for you. Give us a call at (800) 614-8040, or head to our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\">www.goodguyssigns.com<\/a>. We\u2019ve been in the shirt printing business for a while. You\u2019ll be thrilled with our pricing, speed, and overall service. We look forward to helping you out with shirts, banners, yard signs, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-29.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-29.png 624w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-29-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may never have put much thought into the purchase of a t-shirt. 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