Custom t-shirt guides

Short, specific and priced. Written by Battle Born Clothing for people who already know they need shirts and want to order them right the first time, from any state.

How much do custom t-shirts cost?

Real per-shirt numbers from one shop: $10.38 to $15.22 for a printed PC61 at 48, $12.04 to $10.04 embroidered. Fees, totals and what moves the price.

How to order custom tees from a shop in another state

Proofing by email, sizing without try-ons, shipping and arrival dates, and exactly what to send. The whole remote process, step by step.

Local print shop vs mail-order custom tees: an honest comparison

When the shop down the street is the better call, when ordering from a shop in another state wins, and the questions to ask either one.

DTF vs screen print: which is cheaper for your run?

The quantity and color-count math, from one shop that does both. Under 48 or full color, DTF. 48 and up with one or two colors, screens.

Rush custom tees: what is actually possible

No fake same-day promises. How our 28-day standard works, when a rush is realistic, what it costs (quoted per job) and how to not need one.

Tee buyer's guide: weight, fit and which blank to pick

PC61 vs PC54 vs PC55 vs PC450 vs Comfort Colors 1717 vs Gildan 64000 vs ST350, with ounces, fit and when each is the right shirt.

Fundraiser, event and nonprofit tees: how to size and price the run

How many to order per sign-up, sponsor backs and screen counts, youth sizes, selling vs giving away, and the all-in math at 48.