Where your quantity sits against the 1/5/10/25/50/100/250/500/1000 break points (just under a break is the expensive place to be)
Blank cost, set by fabric weight and brand-name vs generic
Decoration method such as screen print, embroidery, or heat transfer, and the number of colors and locations
Quantity against print run breaks
Check before signing
Screen or digitizing setup charged per color or location and again on reorders
A premium blank substituted for the spec
Size upcharges on extended sizes applied without notice
Rush fees on a standard timeline
Negotiation levers
Reduce colors or consolidate decoration to one location
Reorder the same art to skip new setup
Commit to a single blank across items for volume pricing
About gildan dryblend 6-ounce jersey knit polo shirt pricing
Priced per unit with quantity breaks. Vendors quote steps at 1 / 5 / 10 / 25 / 50 / 100 / 250 / 500 / 1000 units, and the per-unit rate drops at each break.
Why does embroidery cost more than printing?
Embroidery is priced on stitch count, so a detailed logo runs higher than a screen print. A simplified mark for embroidery often closes the gap.
Are setup fees per order?
Setup should be once per logo and decoration method. Reordering identical art should not trigger a new setup charge.