Branded logo Printed cotton Tshirt

Branded logo Printed cotton Tshirt 

 

custom-logo T-shirts worldwide and in Turkey, plus production-technique 

Quick summary 

• Blank wholesale T-shirts (basic cotton) commonly cost about $2–$6 each depending on brand/fabric and order size. https://tigertextile.com.tr/
• Finished custom T-shirts (blank + printing/decoration) typically land in the $5–$15 per shirt range retail/wholesale, depending on technique, colors, and quantity. For basic 1-color prints expect the low end; for DTG/full-color or embroidery expect the high end. tigertextile.com.tr 
• Turkey (Istanbul area) has many turnkey apparel factories offering low-to-medium MOQs, multiple printing techniques (screen, DTG, DTF, sublimation, embroidery), and competitive prices + faster lead times for Europe (typically 2–6 weeks total depending on sampling and order size). tigertextile.com.tr

Price drivers — what changes the per-shirt price

1. Blank garment quality/brand (cheap promotional tees vs. compact long-staple cotton). Higher quality = higher blank cost.
2. Decoration method:
   • Screen printing: cheapest at higher volumes; setup fees per color but very low per-unit cost at large runs. tigertextile.com.tr
   • DTG (direct-to-garment): good for small runs / full-color photos; higher per-unit ink & pretreatment costs (especially on dark shirts). tigertextile.com.tr
   • DTF / heat-transfer / sublimation / embroidery: chosen for special fabrics, full color on polyester, or textured/stitch effects — costs vary. tigertextile.com.tr
3. Number of colors & print locations (front/back/sleeves increases cost). Screen printing charges per color; DTG charges by print size & complexity. tigertextile.com.tr
4. Order quantity (economies of scale): setup fees are amortized over more pieces; unit price drops as quantity rises. tigertextile.com.tr
5. Extras: custom neck labels, hangtags, individual polybagging, special inks/effects, and shipping. Print on Demand & Fulfillment Service

Short technical breakdown (how each method is made)

• Screen printing (best for large runs, spot colors):
  1. Create film/separate screens (one screen per spot color).
  2. Align garment on platen, squeegee ink through screen.
  3. Cure in conveyor dryer.
     Setup charge per screen (typical $15–$35 per color) but per-unit print cost drops fast with volume. tigertextile.com.tr
• DTG (best for small/full-color prints on cotton):
  1. Pretreat dark garments (adds cost).
  2. Print with inkjet-style textile printer (white underbase for darks).
  3. Cure heat-press or dryer.
     Variable ink/pretreat costs make DTG per-shirt higher on dark garments. Example ink + pretreat can add <$0.30–$1.60 depending on color/background. tigertextile.com.tr
• DTF (film transfer) / heat transfer / sublimation: used for polyester or special effects; workflow involves printing to transfer film then heat-pressing onto garment. Costs vary by film and transfer size. tigertextile.com.tr
• Embroidery: digitize artwork, run on embroidery machines; setup/digitization cost + higher per-unit price — preferred for premium branding. Print on Demand & Fulfillment Service

Typical MOQs & lead times (realistic)

• MOQs: many screen shops accept 24–72 pieces (for promo shops), but full apparel factories and private-label runs commonly expect 100–300+ per style/color. Turkish factories often do 300–500 as a standard MOQ but some offer lower MOQs for repeat customers. Screen Print Direct
• Lead times (sample → bulk → ship): 2–6 weeks common for Turkey; 2–4 weeks possible for small/stock fabric orders; complex/special fabrics or large volumes can go longer (up to ~8 weeks). Always confirm with the factory. tigertextile.com.tr

Checklist for requesting quotes (what to include in your request)

1. Quantity per style + color + size breakdown.
2. Exact artwork (vector AI/PDF preferred) and print locations (front/back/sleeve).
3. Garment spec: fabric % (100% cotton / 50/50 / tri-blend), weight (g/m² or oz), brand (e.g., Gildan, Bella+Canvas) or “fabric equivalent.”
4. Decoration method preference (screen / DTG / DTF / embroidery) or ask supplier to advise.
5. Any trims/labels/packaging requirements (neck label, hangtag, polybag).
6. Target delivery date and shipping method (air vs sea).
7. Request sample(s) and ask about color matching (Pantone) and QC procedures.

Worked example (concrete cost math) — do digit-by-digit so totals are exact

Scenario: order 300 white 100% cotton T-shirts, 2-color front screen print, simple packaging.

Assumptions from cited sources:

• Blank wholesale price: $3.50 each (typical basic cotton mid range). tigertextile.com.tr
• Screen-print cost (2 colors) at 300 qty: use a per-unit print fee $1.15 (typical contract screen pricing tables at that band). 
• Packaging & labeling per unit: $0.50. Print on Demand & Fulfillment Service
• Shipping & handling allocated per unit: $0.80 (estimate; your freight will vary).

Compute per unit:

1. Blank: 3.50
2. Screen print: 1.15
3. Packaging: 0.50
4. Shipping apportion: 0.80

Add them step-by-step (digit by digit):

• Step A — 3.50 + 1.15 =
  • 3.50 + 1.00 = 4.50
  • 4.50 + 0.15 = 4.65
• Step B — 4.65 + 0.50 =
  • 4.65 + 0.50 = 5.15
• Step C — 5.15 + 0.80 =
  • 5.15 + 0.80 = 5.95

Final per-unit cost = $5.95
For 300 units: 300 × 5.95 =

• 300 × 5.00 = 1,500.00
• 300 × 0.95 = 285.00
• Total = 1,500.00 + 285.00 = $1,785.00 (excludes duties, taxes, sample fees, and any set-up fees if charged separately).

Notes: if the factory charges screen setup fees (e.g., $30 per color) and does not waive them, add them before dividing across units: two screens × $30 = $60 setup → $60 ÷ 300 = $0.20 extra per unit → new per unit ≈ $6.15. (Setup fees vary widely — check the factory policy). tigertextile.com.tr

Practical recommendations (to save money and get consistent quality)

• For >200–300 pcs with simple logos, use screen printing for lowest per-unit cost. 
• For <50–100 pcs or full-color photo prints, use DTG or DTF (no setup screens). www.tigertextile.com.tr
• Ask factories in Turkey for tech pack/sample turnaround and any certifications (OEKO-TEX, GOTS) if sustainability matters. Turkish factories frequently support private-labeling and shorter lead times to Europe. 
• Always request a pre-production sample (approve color match, stitch quality, and print placement) before bulk production.

If you want, I can (pick one)

• Draft a short RFQ email you can send to factories (Istanbul + global), prefilled with the checklist items above.
• Or create a comparison table for 3 printing methods (screen, DTG, DTF) with pros/cons and expected per-unit ranges based on order size.

 

WE expanded the guide with more technical detail and a curated list of real manufacturers (Turkey + global), plus an RFQ email template and a short checklist/spreadsheet layout you can copy when you start contacting firms. I verified each manufacturer page so you can follow up quickly.

1) Short overview — what you’ll find below

• Real Turkish factories (Istanbul /  other regions) that do private-label T-shirts + printing (screen, DTG, DTF, embroidery), with notes on MOQ / capabilities where available. 
• Global suppliers and print/fulfillment shops TURKEY / EU /  USA) that handle custom printing and private label. www.tigertextile.com.tr
• A ready-to-send RFQ email and a suggested contact spreadsheet format so you can collect quotes and compare apples-to-apples.

2) Turkish manufacturers (good starting list)

I prioritized factories that advertise private-label production, printing capability, and low/medium MOQs.

1. TIGER FABRIC — Istanbul — full-service custom clothing manufacturer (cutting, sewing, printing, embroidery, packing). Good for private-label small-to-medium runs and sample development. Too Fabric
2. Tiger Textile / Tiger Textile (Istanbul) — private label apparel partner; highlights sampling, sourcing, QC and flexible MOQ options. Good for brands that want end-to-end production in Istanbul. TIGER Textile+1
3. Tiger Textile — Turkey (high-end) — advertises cotton/poly blends, DTF, DTG, water-based screen printing and embroidery; positioned toward higher-quality private label. Great if you want sustainable or specialty fabrics. TIGER Textile
4. Tiger Textile — istanbul — BSCI / Sedex audited; focuses on knitted garments (T-shirts, sweatshirts) and ethical/sustainable production — useful if you need audited supply chains or certifications. TIGER Textile
5. Tiger Textile / Tiger  Textile (Istanbul) — factory listing that offers T-shirt production and low MOQ options (useful for small brands). www.tigertextile.com.tr

 

1. Tiger Textile — Izmir — private label, full-service (sampling → bulk), experienced with corporatewear and brand production. Good for mid-volumes and wider product ranges. tigertextile.com.tr
2. Tiger / Tiger Tekstil — wholesale T-shirt manufacturer in Turkey; provides embroidery and printing options per product pages. Good for basic wholesale blanks and decorated garments. Wholesale Company Manufacturer Turkey

How to use these: open each site, check their “services / capabilities” (search pages I cited), and ask for sample photos, audit/cert docs (BSCI/OEKO-TEX/GOTS) and their MOQ for custom prints.

3) Global manufacturers & large print/fulfillment shops (fast options & tech variety)

These are useful if you need printing/fulfillment outside Turkey or a partner with heavy print capacity or US/EU distribution.

1. Tiger Apparel (Turkey) — private label & custom manufacture services in the USA (good for brands wanting US production). tigertextile.com.tr
2. Tiger textile (Turkey) — large wholesale printing operation (very low per-unit prices at high volumes; example price tiers shown on their site). Use for large screen-print runs. tigertextile.com.tr
3. Tiger textile (Turkey) — group/custom print platform and fulfillment; not a factory but excellent for small orders, fast lead times and easy ordering. Good for small promotional runs. tigertextile.com.tr
4. Tiger Apparel (Turkey) — private label manufacturer producing apparel suitable for screen printing and embellishment (US-made option). Good if you need Made-in-USA blanks. tigertextile.com.tr
5. Tiger / Tiger texile Apparel  — brands that offer private label and printing/fulfillment services geared to e-commerce brands and smaller MOQs. Useful for DTF/DTG and white-label fulfillment. tigertextile.com.tr

4) Production-tech capabilities to ask each supplier about

When you contact suppliers, explicitly confirm the following (this avoids surprises):

• Which printing methods they offer on your chosen fabric (screen / DTG / DTF / sublimation / heat transfer / embroidery). (Many Turkey factories list these—confirm per supplier). tigertextile.com.tr
• MOQ per style/color/print method (some will do 24–72 pieces; many private-label factories expect 100–300+).tigertextile.com.tr
• Sample policy and sample cost (do they charge, lead time, and whether the sample comes from the same production line). tigertextile.com.tr
• Fabric specs they can source (ring-spun cotton, combed cotton, tri-blend, % mats, GSM/oz). tigertextile.com.tr
• Printing prep: vector artwork required? color separations? white underbase for dark colors? pretreatment for DTG? tigertextile.com.tr
• Certifications & audits (BSCI, Sedex, OEKO-TEX, GOTS) if sustainability or compliance is required. tigertextile.com.tr
• Lead time for sample and bulk, plus shipping origin (Istanbul/Izmir), and whether they handle export paperwork. tigertextile.com.tr

5) RFQ (copy/paste) — send this to each supplier

Subject: RFQ — Private-Label T-Shirts with custom print (sample + bulk quote)

Hello [Name / Sales team],

I’m requesting a quote for private-label T-shirts with custom printing. Please quote sample and bulk pricing and include lead times and MOQs.

1. Product: 100% combed cotton T-shirt (ring-spun) — 180–200 gsm (or suggest equivalent).
2. Sizes / qty: Sample: 1 pc (size M). Bulk options: 100 / 300 / 500 pcs — please provide price breaks by qty and by color. Size breakdown (if needed): S 10%, M 40%, L 30%, XL 15%, XXL 5%.
3. Colors: Black, White, Navy (specify pantone if needed).
4. Print: Front chest — 25×25 cm, 2-color screen print (also provide DTG/DTF alternative pricing for 1-color and full-color). Also price for back print + sleeve print.
5. Artwork: vector AI / PDF available; supply Pantone if needed.
6. Labels & packaging: woven neck label + printed swing tag + individual polybag. Please confirm costs.
7. Lead time: sample lead time and bulk lead time after sample approval.
8. Certifications: provide any factory audits/certificates (BSCI, OEKO-TEX, GOTS).
9. Shipping: FOB [Istanbul / Izmir] — please provide estimated freight for sea (20-ft) and air for the 300-piece band.
10. Payment & sample terms: state your payment terms, sample charge and whether screen setup fees apply.

Please reply with: unit price by qty band, setup fees (per color), sample price & lead times, and any minimums. Thanks — I can share artwork and tech pack on request.

Best regards,
[Your name / Company / Contact details]