Yes, one shirt is fine: $20.13 for one printed Gildan 5000 tee, shirt and full-colour front print included. Printing Uncle has no minimum order on DTF printing, no setup fee, and the price per shirt drops automatically at 6, 12, 25 and 50 pieces. Prices are in CAD before tax, and we ship across Canada or you can pick up free in East York, Toronto.
Last updated: November 2026.
Add your design in the design studio and it shows one all-in price per piece as you go, whether you order 1 or 100.
Price for one shirt and up
Gildan 5000 tee, one full-colour front print up to 10" x 10", all-in per shirt:
| Quantity | Per shirt | Order total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20.13 | $20.13 |
| 6 | $18.13 | $108.78 |
| 12 | $15.13 | $181.56 |
| 25 | $14.13 | $353.25 |
| 50 | $12.63 | $631.50 |
| 100 | $10.88 | $1,088.00 |
| 250 | $9.13 | $2,282.50 |
Some colours and sizes 2XL and up cost a little more. A front + back print on one tee is $33.13, and one Gildan 18500 hoodie with a front print is $33.62. Full tables are on the pricing page.
Minimum order by method
Only DTF printing has no minimum. Here is what each method needs:
| Method | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DTF printing | 1 piece | Full colour, photos, names and numbers, priced instantly in the studio |
| Screen printing | 25 pieces | Flat colours at volume; the studio switches to it automatically when it is cheaper |
| Embroidery | Usually 6 pieces | Quoted, with a one-time $35 digitizing fee per design |
| Specialty finishes (puff, glow, silicone, thick fashion, gold) | 10 pieces | Quoted per job |
For a one-off shirt, a gift, a sample before a bigger order or a small clothing brand drop, DTF is the method. It prints every garment individually, so each shirt can even carry a different name at no extra setup cost.
When it pays to order a few more
The per-shirt price drops at each tier, so a small step up in quantity can cost little extra:
- 5 shirts cost $100.65 in total and 6 cost $108.78, because 6 starts a lower tier.
- 22 shirts cost $332.86 and 25 cost $353.25, only about $20 more for 3 extra shirts.
- 45 shirts cost $635.85 and 50 cost $631.50: the 50 are cheaper.
All the sizes, colours and garments carrying the same design count together toward one tier.
Shipping or pickup
- Pickup: free at any order size, by appointment, at 16 Bermondsey Rd, East York (entrance on Cranfield Rd).
- Shipping in Canada: standard shipping is free on orders of $250 or more before tax, with no upper limit in Ontario and Quebec and up to $2,000 in the other provinces. Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut pay standard rates. Smaller orders pay the standard rate shown at checkout. See shipping across Canada.
- Timing: Most orders are ready within 72 hours, counted Monday to Friday. Screen printed orders take one business day longer. Transit time is added for shipped orders.
How to order one shirt
- Pick a shirt in the t-shirts collection and open it in the design studio.
- Upload your design, place it, and check the preview on the actual garment. That preview is your proof.
- Choose your size, pay at checkout, and pick up or have it shipped.
Want to know how payment, proofs and refunds work first? See ordering, payment, proofs and refunds.
Printing Uncle · 16 Bermondsey Rd, East York (entrance on Cranfield Rd) · 437-424-3934 · meet@printinguncle.com · Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, pickup by appointment
No minimum order FAQ
Can I order just one custom t-shirt?
Yes. One Gildan 5000 tee with a full-colour front print up to 10" x 10" is $20.13, shirt and print included, before tax. There is no setup fee.
Can I order one custom hoodie?
Yes. One Gildan 18500 hoodie with a full-colour front print is $33.62, all-in before tax.
Can I get one embroidered item?
Usually not. Embroidery is quoted and usually starts at 6 pieces, because every design needs a one-time $35 digitizing fee. For a single logo piece, a full-colour print is the practical option.
Do you ship a single shirt across Canada?
Yes. Small orders pay the standard rate at checkout, which starts at $6.99 in Ontario and $8.99 in Quebec. Standard shipping is free on orders of $250 or more before tax in every province, up to $2,000 outside Ontario and Quebec. Pickup in East York is free.
When does the price per shirt drop?
At 6, 12, 25, 50, 100, 150 and 250 pieces. One tee is $20.13, 12 are $15.13 each, 50 are $12.63 each and 250 are $9.13 each.
Is a single shirt ready as fast as a bulk order?
Yes. Most orders are ready within 72 hours, counted Monday to Friday. Screen printed orders take one business day longer.