When it comes to outfitting your team, group, or event with custom-printed apparel, one of the best ways to manage your budget is to order your attire in bulk. At Underground Printing, we understand the intricacies of bulk t-shirt printing and can help you in any areas you may be unsure about, and inform you how much more cost-efficient bulk ordering is. However, if you’re in the market for t-shirts or other apparel or merchandise, it is indeed as it seems. Whether it’s short or long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, or any other possible garment, each piece of clothing costs less per garment when you buy more. Before you jump in, though, let Underground Printing teach you five things you need to know about your bulk t-shirt and apparel orders before you place yours.
Purchasing apparel in bulk not only offers cost benefits but also streamlines the production process. If you need some design tips we have a section on the website, and also a blog about it! Here’s a detailed look at what you need to know before you place your bulk t-shirt and apparel order with Underground Printing.
1. Variety of Sizes
The last thing you want to do when placing an order is to entirely forget about ordering more than one size. When placing an order, UGP makes sure to remind you with a pop-up menu prompting you to select sizes for your bulk order of custom-designed clothing. Make sure you get a variety of sizes when ordering in bulk, that way no one will leave without a t-shirt because they don’t have the size of their choosing. Likewise, make sure you get enough of the most popular shirt sizes if you have an idea of what they may be. For example, if you’re providing shirts to an audience of kids for a big event, you will probably want to focus primarily on the youth sizes. Let UGP handle the printing, but make sure you don’t overlook one of the most important aspects of the printing job!
2. Fewer Colors
UGP is happy to provide color printing with as many colors as you like on your custom-designed apparel! However, getting, say, eight colors on the front and back of your shirt is an easy way to spend way over your budget. You can have a sleek and classy design on your shirt that we know you will love without going too heavy on the color. The best way to be sure before placing that bulk t-shirt order is to know your demographics. If you are ordering bulk apparel for a more upscale event, then you are sure to be okay with minimal coloring printing on your t-shirt. However, if it is a more active event, then certainly a few colors on the shirt would be quite alright. Just make sure to operate within your means!
3. More is Cheaper
As we touched on during the introduction of this, getting a higher quantity of pieces of clothing is the best way to get the cheapest price in general. That’s what makes UGP such a great option for screen printing your bulk t-shirt order. When looking for the best deal, printing 500 or 1000 shirts is a fantastic option for your large-scale events. If you’re looking for one color front on 500 Gildan Heavy Cotton t-shirts (one of our most popular shirts) then you would be paying just $4.65 per shirt. That price per shirt drops to merely $3.67 per shirt if you get 1000! Bulk t-shirt orders are something we take pride in, and we know that if you need plenty of shirts, we can help you with that.
4. Samples Available in Store
You need to know what you’re getting before you make a time and money commitment to designing your custom piece of clothing and then bulk-ordering it from UGP. With our locations all over the country, you can check out plenty of different items to see which you like best before placing your order. Samples of plenty of our most popular garments are available for you to check out before bulk ordering, which lets you determine for yourself which piece of apparel you prefer. Any of our fantastic staff would be happy to assist you with any help that you may need in-store as well, whether that’s designing the shirt, picking out which t-shirt or apparel option you prefer, or any other printing questions you may have.
5. Sweatshirt Factor
While all our tips were well-served for both t-shirts and sweatshirts, the concept of ordering more hoodies for less is huge and deserves some discussion on its own. Sweatshirts are always in high demand no matter what your clientele is for an event. One sweatshirt will set you back a heavy amount, but even printing just twelve one-color front sweatshirts as a bulk order means you will spend slightly over $20 per item, a great deal! All around, screen printing sweatshirts can be an expensive purchase, so if you present guests of an event or your organization with a custom-designed sweatshirt of their own, they are sure to appreciate it.
As you can see, there are plenty of different ways to make sure you get more bang for your buck when ordering in bulk from Underground Printing. Our goal is not only to save you money but also to receive high-quality, custom-designed apparel that resonates with your audience. With extensive options for customization, a straightforward ordering process, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we are equipped to handle all your apparel printing needs. By choosing to order in bulk, you’re not just purchasing shirts or sweatshirts- you’re also investing in a cohesive, professional look for your event or team that underscores your commitment to quality and value.
Want to place a bulk printing order yourself, but not sure where to start? We’re here to help! At Underground Printing, we’re not happy until you’re happy and our teams are ready to help you create the perfect custom gear. Feel free to reach out in person at one of our locations or via email at help@undergroundshirts.com. We can’t wait to see what you create!