Bulk Custom T-Shirts with Your Logo: How to Order for a Large Group
one logo, every size, the whole group.

Published November 5, 2026. Last updated November 5, 2026.

What counts as a bulk order of custom t-shirts?

A bulk order of custom t-shirts is any order large enough to dress a whole group in one design, such as an entire school, a company, a race field or an event staff. At Quokka Prints, minimums start as low as 10 to 25 pieces depending on the product, and there is no ceiling on how large an order can grow. What makes an order feel like a bulk order is less the exact count and more the planning: many sizes, often several colors, and a deadline that a large group depends on.

Bulk orders also tend to mix garments. A school might pair youth tees for students with adult tees and hoodies for staff, all carrying the same logo. Quokka Prints keeps every style, size and color in a single order with one approved mockup, so nothing gets lost between separate requests.

How does order size change the cost of bulk custom t-shirts?

Order size usually lowers the cost of each bulk custom t-shirt, because the setup work for a design is shared across more shirts. Quokka Prints never charges setup fees, so you will not see a separate line for screens or artwork, but larger runs still tend to bring a better price per shirt. The best way to see the effect is to request a quote with your expected quantity.

Several other choices shape the quote on a bulk order:

• The shirt itself: a classic heavy cotton tee, a soft ringspun tee and a garment-dyed tee each sit at a different level.
• Number of ink colors: in screen printing, each color in the design is printed separately.
• Print locations: a front logo alone is simpler than front, back and sleeve prints.
• Personalization: adding individual names or numbers adds steps for each shirt.
• Timing: rush production for a tight date can change the quote.

Every Quokka Prints quote is backed by a price match guarantee, so you can compare a bulk quote with confidence.

How do you collect sizes for a large group order?

The easiest way to collect sizes for a large group order of custom t-shirts is to use one simple sign-up form with a size chart linked at the top, and to set a firm cutoff date a few days before you plan to submit the order. Ask for the shirt size, the style if you offer more than one, and the color if groups wear different colors. Keep the questions short, since every extra field lowers the response rate.

1. Share a size chart first: youth and adult sizing differ, and unisex shirts run differently from fitted styles.
2. Set a deadline: collect sizes before you request the final quote, not after.
3. Plan for missing answers: assign the most common size to anyone who never replies.
4. Order a few extras: late sign-ups, new hires and size swaps are almost guaranteed on a large order.

Quokka Prints can review your size breakdown before production and suggest where a few extra shirts in common sizes will save a reorder later.

Which printing method works best for bulk custom t-shirts?

Screen printing is usually the best method for bulk custom t-shirts with a bold logo in a few solid colors, because it produces vivid, durable prints and stays efficient as quantities grow. Other methods win in specific cases, and Quokka Prints recommends the method based on the artwork and the garment rather than the order size alone.

Method	Best for in a bulk order	Keep in mind
Screen printing	Bold logos and text in a few colors on large runs	Each ink color is printed separately
Embroidery	Polos, hats and staff shirts with a small chest logo	Very fine detail may need simplifying
DTG	Photos, gradients and detailed full-color art on cotton	Best on cotton and high-cotton blanks
Sublimation	All-over designs on light polyester performance shirts	Works on light polyester, not cotton

A single bulk order can combine methods, such as screen printed tees for participants and embroidered polos for staff. For a deeper look, read the screen printing vs embroidery guide on the Quokka Prints site.

How far ahead should you order bulk custom t-shirts for an event?

Plan to order bulk custom t-shirts at least three to four weeks before your event so there is time for artwork, size collection and production. At Quokka Prints, free custom artwork comes back within 24 hours, production typically takes 7 to 14 business days after mockup approval, and free standard shipping adds 3 to 4 days. Large groups usually need extra time on their own side to gather sizes and approvals.

Work backward from the event date:

• Event date: shirts should arrive several days early so they can be sorted and handed out.
• Shipping: allow 3 to 4 days for free standard shipping.
• Production: allow 7 to 14 business days after approval.
• Approval: leave time for whoever signs off on the design to review the mockup.
• Sizes: close the sign-up form before requesting the final quote.

If your date is close, rush options are available. Share the date in your request and Quokka Prints will confirm what is realistic before you commit.

How do you place a bulk custom t-shirt order with Quokka Prints?

Placing a bulk custom t-shirt order with Quokka Prints starts with the get started form. Send your logo or idea, the shirt styles and colors you want, an estimated quantity and your delivery date. The art team returns free custom artwork within 24 hours, showing the design on the actual garments and recommending the best decoration method.

After you confirm sizes and approve the mockup, production begins, typically 7 to 14 business days, followed by 3 to 4 days of free standard shipping. There are no setup fees, every quote carries a price match guarantee, and you can reorder the same design later for new members or next season. Quokka Prints is trusted by 5,000+ organizations and holds a 5-star Google rating. Once the shirts arrive, the custom shirt care guide on the Quokka Prints blog helps them last.