What Does It Cost to Print 50 Shirts in Australia?

"How much to print 50 shirts?" is one of the most common questions we get — and the honest answer is 'it depends', because the price is built from a few clear parts. Here's exactly what drives it, so you can see where your money goes.

1. The garment

The blank itself is usually the biggest chunk. A basic tee is cheap; a heavyweight tee, a polo, or a compliant hi-vis garment costs more. Buying from a shop that passes on wholesale garment prices (rather than marking them up like a retailer) makes a real difference on a 50-piece order.

2. The decoration

Then there's the print or embroidery. This is priced per placement — a left-chest logo costs less than a big back print, because it's smaller. Digital print has no setup fee; embroidery has a small one-off digitising cost; screen printing has a setup per colour.

Crucially, decoration gets cheaper per unit the more you order. Fifty is usually enough to hit a better price tier than, say, ten.

3. A rough example

As a ballpark, 50 basic tees with a single left-chest print might land somewhere in the low-to-mid teens per shirt including the garment — less on cheaper blanks or simpler prints, more on premium garments or big multi-placement designs. The only way to know for sure is to see it itemised.

Fees to watch for

The nasty surprises are hidden setup fees, sneaky minimums, and 'request a quote' pricing that comes back higher than you expected. Freight is another one — some shops bury it in the product price. Ask for it itemised so you can see every line.

How we price it

We show public, itemised pricing on screen before you order — garment, decoration and freight, all listed — and pass on wholesale garment costs directly. You approve the full itemised proof before anything is printed, so there are no last-minute charges.