How Much Does Bulk Printing Cost for 10+ Units?

If you’re ordering 10 or more custom sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts or workwear, the first thing to know is that there usually isn’t one flat price that suits every job.

At Built Different Goods, we quote each bulk order individually because the final price depends on the garment type, the price of the blank garment, print size, quantity, and number of print locations.

That means a 10-piece order of basic crewnecks with one front print will be priced differently from 25 premium hoodies with front and back printing.

What Affects the Cost Most?

The biggest factor is usually the blank garment itself.

A basic T-shirt will obviously cost less than a heavyweight hoodie or premium workwear garment. Even within the same category, prices can vary depending on:

• Fabric weight
• Fit
• Brand
• Durability
• Colour range
• Available sizes

That’s why we don’t believe in advertising one misleading “bulk price” and then adding extras later.

We quote based on the garment the customer actually wants.

Does the Print Size Matter?

Yes.

A small left-chest print requires less material than a large full-front or full-back print, so print size is factored into the quote.

The number of print locations matters too.

For example, a hoodie with:

• one front print

will generally cost less than the same hoodie with:

• front print
• back print
• sleeve print

At Built Different Goods, most bulk custom apparel is produced using DTF printing, which allows us to create detailed, full-colour designs across a wide range of garment types.

Does the Number of Colours Change the Price?

With traditional screen printing, adding extra colours can significantly affect pricing.

DTF is different because full-colour artwork can be printed without charging for every individual ink colour in the same way.

That makes DTF particularly useful for detailed logos, photographs, gradients and multi-colour business branding.

The bigger considerations are usually garment choice, print size and print placement.

What Garments Can Be Ordered in Bulk?

Bulk printing isn’t limited to sweatshirts.

At Built Different Goods, we can quote custom printing for:

• T-shirts
• Hoodies
• Zip hoodies
• Crewneck sweatshirts
• Custom workwear

This means businesses can potentially use one supplier for everything from staff tees through to winter hoodies and branded workwear.

Are There Setup or Artwork Fees?

One of the questions people often forget to ask when comparing printing quotes is whether artwork or setup costs are added separately.

At Built Different Goods, artwork and setup are included in the quoted price.

We prefer customers to know what the job is going to cost rather than discovering additional setup charges later.

How Long Does a Bulk Order Take?

For most approved bulk orders, our typical turnaround time is around:

5–7 business days

That timeframe starts once the quote and artwork have been approved and can vary for unusually large orders or garments that need to be specially sourced.

For businesses, clubs and events, it’s always worth allowing extra time rather than ordering at the last minute.

Do You Ship Bulk Orders Australia-Wide?

Yes.

Built Different Goods can ship custom bulk orders Australia-wide.

Shipping is additional to the garment printing quote, because freight costs depend on the size of the order and where it is being sent.

This also means interstate businesses can access the same custom printing service without needing to find a printer locally.

How Much Should 10+ Custom Sweatshirts Cost?

There’s no responsible way to give one exact figure without knowing what you’re ordering.

Two customers might both ask for 10 sweatshirts but receive very different quotes.

For example:

Customer A

• 10 standard crewneck sweatshirts
• Small front logo
• One print location

Customer B

• 10 premium heavyweight hoodies
• Large full-colour front design
• Large back print
• Sleeve branding

Both orders contain 10 garments, but the cost to produce them is completely different.

That’s why the better question is:

What will my exact garment and printing requirements cost?

How to Keep Bulk Printing Costs Down

If you’re trying to keep the price reasonable, start with the garment.

Choosing a good-quality blank that suits your actual needs can often save more money than trying to cut corners on the printing itself.

It also helps to keep the number of print locations sensible.

A well-positioned front or back design can still look professional without covering every available area of the garment.

Most importantly, compare like-for-like quotes.

A cheaper quote may be using a lower-quality garment, smaller print or completely different production method.

Our Advice Before Accepting a Bulk Printing Quote

If you already have a reasonable quote for your custom clothing, try Built Different Goods as well.

We’re happy to look at a genuine quote and compare it against what we can offer.

That doesn’t necessarily mean trying to undercut every printer at any cost. The goal is to provide a fair price while still supplying a garment and print quality we’re comfortable putting our name on.

When comparing quotes, make sure you’re comparing:

• The same garment quality
• Similar fabric weight
• The same number of print locations
• Similar print sizes
• Artwork/setup charges
• GST and freight
• Expected turnaround time

That gives you a far more meaningful comparison than simply looking at the lowest number.

Final Thoughts

For orders of 10 or more custom sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts or workwear, the final cost depends heavily on what you actually want printed.

At Built Different Goods, our bulk quotes take into account the garment type and cost, quantity, print size and number of print locations, with artwork and setup already included.

Typical turnaround is around 5–7 business days, and we can ship orders Australia-wide.

If you’re organising uniforms, merchandise, workwear, club clothing or event apparel and already have a reasonable quote, send it through.

Built Different Goods is happy to compare it and provide a quote based on what you actually need.