Minimums and Bulk Orders: Save Money on Your Custom Shirts and More!

Kari Marin
Jun 19
2 min read

Updated: Jul 17

Image displaying shopping cart and boxes represent buying your custom shirts in bulk can save you money!

Ever wonder why custom apparel shops talk about “minimum orders”? Or why a single custom tee sometimes costs more than buying 25? Let’s break it down so you can make the best choice for your group, event, or personal project.

Why Minimum Orders Exist

At Marin’s Custom Apparel, our goal is to make your gear look great and feel good—whether you’re ordering for a team of 10 or a crowd of 200. But here’s the truth: every custom order involves time, setup, and materials that don’t change much based on how many pieces we print.

We’ve set our minimum at 6 pieces with the same artwork to help keep costs fair for everyone. Going lower than that usually means higher prices for you—not just because of the labor, but because of things like custom transfers and supplier shipping fees. By sticking to a reasonable minimum, we’re able to offer better quality and value without cutting corners.

Bulk Orders: More Shirts = Lower Cost Per Shirt

If you’re ordering for a team, school, or event, bulk pricing is on your side! The more you order, the lower the price per piece, and the more you save!

We offer discounted pricing starting at 50 shirts, with even bigger breaks at 100+.

Great for:

Sports teams
School spirit wear
Staff shirts
Giveaways or merch sales

What If You Only Need a Few Shirts?

We still have options! Small orders (6 to 25 shirts) are perfect for tight-knit groups, small businesses, or special occasions. While the price per shirt is a bit higher than bulk orders, you’re still getting quality prints made just for you.

Great for:

Birthday parties
Small business uniforms
Family events

Need a one-off sample before committing to a big order? We can help—but just know that samples cost more due to production setup and shipping. If it’s just one shirt, we’ll walk you through the best way to approach it.