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Custom T-Shirt Quote Checklist
Custom shirt pricing depends on more than the shirt count. Size breakdown, artwork, decoration location, and deadline all matter.
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Start with the size breakdown
A total quantity is not enough for apparel. Gather sizes before requesting pricing so the quote can reflect the real order.
Define the imprint locations
Front only, back only, sleeve, pocket, and multi-location designs can affect decoration method, setup, and turnaround.
Send the logo or artwork early
Vector artwork is usually best for clean decoration. If the design is still in progress, say that before pricing.
Quote details to gather
The quote request should separate shirt specs from artwork specs.
- Total quantity
- Size breakdown
- Shirt color and style
- Imprint locations
- Number of artwork colors
- In-hands date
- Artwork format
Mistakes to avoid
Custom apparel gets delayed when sizes, color choices, or artwork files are incomplete.
- Sending only a total quantity
- Forgetting youth or extended sizes
- Using a low-resolution logo
- Changing shirt color after artwork is approved
Turn this guide into a cleaner quote request
Use this guide as a planning step before asking for pricing. For custom t-shirt quote checklist, the most helpful request explains the product, quantity, final size, material or paper preference, deadline, and whether the artwork is already print-ready.
If the project is tied to an Orlando event, local campaign, storefront deadline, or delivery window, include that context in the first message. Those details make it easier to understand whether the job is a standard print request, a rush request, or a project that needs artwork review before production.
The goal is not to overcomplicate the request. The goal is to remove the guesses that usually slow down print pricing: unclear sizes, missing quantities, unfinished files, unknown materials, and deadlines that were not mentioned until the end of the conversation.
If you are comparing options, send the preferred version and the fallback version. That makes it easier to price practical choices without restarting the conversation.
For Orlando projects, timing context is especially useful. A convention date, graduation ceremony, grand opening, mailing window, storefront event, or hotel delivery need can change which production path makes sense. Put that timing in the quote request even if the artwork or final quantity is still being finalized.
If the piece belongs to a larger campaign, mention the connected materials too. A flyer may need matching postcards, a banner may need matching table signs, and event credentials may need matching programs or handouts. Keeping related pieces together helps the final set feel consistent.
Include these details when you are ready
- The printed product or products you need quoted
- Finished size, quantity, material, color, and finish notes
- Deadline, event date, pickup needs, or delivery timing
- Artwork status, file format, and whether edits are needed
- Any related pieces that should match the same design system