How Pricing Works

Screen Printing & Embroidery
Pricing

In this page we'll teach you how pricing is created for custom screen printing and embroidery projects.

  • Wholesale Prices
  • 50 Piece Minimum
  • 24 Hour Rush Available
  • 10 Day Turn Around Standard
  • 5 Star Reviewed
  • Near Los Angeles
  • Industry Leading Facility
  • Expert Sales Team
  • In-House Production
  • All Inclusive Pricing
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Front view of a custom-made streetwear tee featuring premium jumbo screen printing of Lost Intricacy Design printed by Garment Decor. Perfect for brands looking to make a statement with bold, oversized designs
This photo is of Los Angeles Apparel 1801GD t-shirt that had the tearaway tags removed and Garment Decor sewed in the clothing brand's custom woven labels.
This is a photo of the outside and inside of Garment Decor's Factory In Montclair CA.
A man holing the front view of the Otto Cap 31-069 5 Panel Mid Profile Baseball Cap in Khaki/Dark Green, showcasing the custom 3D embroidered Bloom where you are planted design on the front. The expertly crafted embroidery by Garment Decor highlights sharp, clean stitching, ensuring a professional and durable finish.

Wholesale prices on custom screen printing & embroidery services.

Pricing For Our Services

A person holding up a beige t-shirt with a graphic design that says "take care of yourself" and features illustrated characters, inside a workshop setting.
01.

Screen Printing

Each color in the design and the number of printing locations affects the price, but the size of the print does not.

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Brown garment-decor t-shirt with a white abstract face design and pink details, displayed on a wooden floor.
02.

Jumbo Screen Printing

Jumbo screen printing is based on the same factors of standard screen printing. This technique is priced a bit higher though.

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03.

Embroidery

Embroidery pricing is based on the size of the artwork and how many locations are being decorated. The number of colors is not a factor.

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Black t-shirt with a colorful "2022 vg champion" graphic design featuring phrases "own your world-champion" and "world champion" with a stylized golden trophy.
04.

Digital Screen Printing

Digital screen printing's pricing doesn't depend on the number of colors, but the quantity of decorated locations does affect pricing.

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Expert Advice

How is screen printing different than embroidery pricing?

Screen printing and embroidery pricing have slightly different pricing structures. What they have in common is that both depend on the total order quantity and number of decoration areas. But, they differ in how the size of the decoration area affects the price. Check out the chart below to learn about the screen printing and embroidery pricing similarities and differences.

Features:

Screen Printing

Embroidery

Print Speed

Hundreds of garments per hour.

Dozens of garments per hour

24 Hour Rush Capability

Can produce thousands of garments

May be limited to only a few hundred garments

Best Pricing

Minimum is 50, but the best at 150+

Minimum is 50, but the best at 100+

Based on # of Colors

Yes, each color affects pricing

No, each color does not affect pricing

Set-up Time & Cost

$30 per screen and hours of setup

$35 - $50 digitizing price and 1 hour of setup

Pricing based on size of design

Only with upgrade from standard to jumbo

Yes, the size will always affect pricing
Professional Advice

How To Keep Your Screen Printed and Embroidered Order In Budget

We recommend two techniques to keep your screen printed and embroidered order in budget. The first is to start with your sell price and keep your costs to 50% of that. For example, if you plan on selling your t-shirts for $40 then your costs ideally shouldn't exceed $20. On the other hand, you can start with your total budget first and then determine your sell price. For example, if you have a $1,000 budget and your average t-shirt cost is $20 then you can order 50 custom t-shirts.

White t-shirt on a hanger featuring two illustrated children, one angelic, with a rainbow background and the text: "Stay Calm. Don't let people pull you into their storm. Pull them into your peace." Crafted with custom screen printing and embroidery services for a unique touch.

Custom Decoration

Keep in mind that adding decoration locations will increase the price. For example, screen printing on the front and back is twice the expense of only printing on the front.

Screen Printed Neck Tags

Adding screen printed neck tags in your order is essential if you are a clothing brand, but keep in mind that it does increase the price a bit.

Custom Woven Labels

Add a professional appearance to your garment by adding custom woven labels. The price is minimal in comparison to the elevated look.

Custom Hang Tags

Hang tags promote your brand story and are worth the additional price in almost every scenario.

Our Quotes Include
All Inclusive Pricing

We provide transparent and all-inclusive pricing to make the ordering process simple and stress free. Our quotes include everything you'll need such as setup, digitizing fees, screen setups, blank garment and decoration pricing, so there are no hidden costs or surprises when approving the quote.

Whether you’re ordering traditional screen printing, embroidery, or digital screen printing, we ensure your quotes are 100% complete with no changes after approval.

Please keep in mind that our quotes can only be as accurate as your directions are, so please ensure you let us know all the details of your project. Last but not least, it's critical you thoroughly review the quote's details and advise us if changes changes need to be made before approving.

Minimum:

50 pieces minimum order.

Turn around:

Standard: 2 Weeks
Rush: 24-hours

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We offer wholesale prices.

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Print Size & Pricing

Jumbo screen printing is a bit more expensive than traditional screen printing. Here is a visual chart to help you see if it's worth the upgrade from standard to jumbo to oversized screen printing.

Custom Standard Screen Printing Example by Garment Decor
$

Screen Printing

15" w x 18" h

Custom Jumbo Screen Printing Example by Garment Decor
$$

Jumbo Screen Printing

17" w x 23" h

Illustration of a plain orange t-shirt with short sleeves and a round neckline.
$$$

All Over Screen Printing

No restriction

Professional Artwork Review With Every Quote

Submit A Screen Printing and Embroidery Price Request

Quote Request
Our minimum order quantity is 50 pieces.
Please select a product
You can order multiple styles as long as the design remains the same.
We'll ask you how many of each below.
Where would you like your print to be?
We accept PNGs, JPGS, or PDFs.
If you have it
If you have a PSD, AI, EPS, or other design files, please paste a google / dropbox link below.

That's all we need to know to get started with your quote.

Move to the next step and let us know how we should contact you.

Expert Advice

Comparing Digital To Traditional Screen Printing Pricing

Digital and traditional screen printing pricing structures are similar, but have a few key differences. Pricing is calculated slightly different for each based on their printing speed, setup time, and degree of difficulty in operating the machines. Check out the chart below to learn more.

Features:

Screen Printing

Digital Screen Printing

Print Speed

650 garments per hour on average

350 garments per hour on average

24 Hour Rush Capability

Slight advantage to produce more

Slight dis-advantage in production

Best Pricing

At least 150 units

At least 100 units

Based on # of Colors

Yes, each color affects pricing

No, each color does not affect pricing

Set-up Time & Cost

$30 screen setup per color 

$100 screen setup

Pricing based on size of design

Only with upgrade from standard to jumbo

One flat price regardless of size
Our Advice

Summary of Digital & Traditional Screen Printing Pricing

Digital screen printing is the newest technique in the industry. It's perfect for full color artwork that requires sharp detail, but isn't always the most cost effective solution. We can also achieve affordable pricing with traditional screen printing even with full color artwork by using our simulated process screen printing technique. The best recommendation requires an experienced professional to analyze and we'll work with you to make your custom merch project the highest quality at the most affordable price.

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Pricing Tips

5 Tips To Consider When Creating Custom Merch That Affect Pricing

1. Know Your Audience

Will it matter if you print your logo in 8 colors vs just 1 color? If not, then don't spend on creating that artwork. Instead, use the budget to add retail finish such as custom screen printed tags and woven labels.

2. Choose the Right Products

Will your audience know the difference between open ended or ring-spun cotton?  Also, will they like a side seam or tubular fit? These features will increase the cost, so it's important to know if you should invest in them.

3. Know Your Due Date

We offer a 24-hour rush service and our standard turn around time is 10 business days. Our rush service may come with additional costs, so it's best to plan ahead to ensure production costs stay within budget.

4. Simplify Your Design

Our screen printing and embroidery decoration techniques are the best in the industry, but they may come with additional costs to create. It's important to know if the extra costs will be worth it, so please ask for a quote request if you're not sure how your artwork will affect pricing. 

5. Understand Your Technique

We have several tricks to help reduce pricing. For example, did you know that we can reduce a 12 color screen print design down to just 7? It's done with our simulated process printing technique. Also, we can order embroidery applique instead of fully embroidering a design to avoid embroidering thousands of stitches which will reduce pricing. 

Custom jumbo 8 color screen printing on Los Angeles Apparel 1801GD black t-shirts for the artist Frank Ocean.
Showcasing a range of custom embroidered custom-embroidered Green Ball Hooligans Pickleball sports caps by Garment Decor in different colors, produced in bulk to suit sports teams of all sizes. High-quality embroidery ensures every logo stands out, no matter the quantity.
This is a photo of a Los Angeles Apparel style 1801GD black t-shirt with a jumbo screen printed design of the Fight Club on the front and back.
The front view of the Otto Cap 31-069 highlights a custom embroidered design of The Cactus Club embroidered by Garment Decor, demonstrating premium craftsmanship ideal for streetwear brands aiming for a bold and professional look.
Expert Answers

Frequently Asked Questions About Screen Printing & Embroidery Pricing

If there is anything we missed, please contact us:

  • Call (855) 942-7636
  • Email info@GarmentDecor.com
  • Visit 4778 W Mission Blvd. Montclair CA 91762 
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Does pricing include a sample before production??

Absolutely!

Our Sample Before Production Process:

We go through a three step approval process to guarantee your order comes out as expected.

1. Quote Approval

Review the pricing, products, due date, shipping information and mockups in your quote to ensure it's accurate.

2. Artwork Approval

A second approval of your design's dimensions, colors, and placement to make sure it looks exactly how you'd like.

3. Sample Photo Before Production

The final confirmation is with a real text messaged photo of the first print. This ensures you are completely satisfied before full production begins.

This process ensures you’ll be 100% confident when placing your order with Garment Decor.

How does rush order pricing work?

Pricing for rush orders depends on a few factors such as:

  • Complexity of the design
  • The number of printing locations
  • If expedited shipping costs are incurred for the garments
  • If retail finish services are needed

Please feel free to let us know if you have a budget for your rush order and we'll let you know what is achievable.

What do I need to do to receive wholesale pricing?

Nothing at all. By working with Garment Decor you instantly gain access to our wholesale screen printing, embroidery, and digital screen printing services.

Plus, the wholesale pricing discounts apply to the thousands of garments we can source for you.

What are the quantities for pricing discounts?

Our minimum order is 50 units with price breaks at 75, 100, 250, 500 and 1,000 units.

For orders larger than 1,000 units please contact us for a custom quote.

Are there additional costs for specialty inks, threads, or finishes?

Pricing may increase if specialty inks, threads or finishes are being used. 

We have many unique options for you to choose from and the techniques are custom quoted. 

Please let us know if you'd like a specialty print in your quote request, so our reps can quote the project accordingly. 

Can I schedule a call to talk about my project?

Absolutely. Please visit our Call Back page to schedule a time:

 

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