Company t-shirts: cotton vs. performance, priced for 12 (2026 prices)
Updated November 2026. Prices are from our live store and include your logo.
Short answer: 12 t-shirts with your logo cost $186 to $441 at Pitcher Perfect Pro, or $15.50 to $36.75 a shirt, depending on the style. The Port & Company Performance Blend tee (PC381) is the lowest at $15.50 each ($186 for 12), and $14.38 each at 48. A 100% cotton tee starts at $19.50 (Gildan Heavy Cotton 5000), and a polyester performance tee at $17.00 (A4 Cooling Performance). Setup, a digital proof and shipping anywhere in the U.S. are included. The minimum is 12 of the same tee, and sizes and colors can mix.
Cotton, blend or performance?
Cotton tees here run 4.2 to 6.75 oz and include our heaviest shirts. A few colors, mostly heathers, are cotton/poly blends. Blends mix cotton with polyester, and the Port & Company, Gildan DryBlend and Carhartt Force blends are made to wick moisture. Performance tees are light 100% polyester, 3.8 to 4 oz. The A4 and Sport-Tek tees wick moisture and carry sun-protection ratings (UPF 44+ and UPF 30+), and the Nike tee uses Nike's Dri-FIT fabric.
T-shirt prices with your logo
Cotton tees
| Tee | Fabric | 12 tees | Each at 12 | Each at 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan Heavy Cotton (5000) | 5.3-oz 100% cotton | $234 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Comfort Colors Heavyweight (1717) | 6.1-oz 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed | $255 | $21.25 | $17.92 |
| BELLA+CANVAS Jersey (3001) | 4.2-oz 100% ring-spun cotton | $258 | $21.50 | $17.19 |
| Carhartt pocket tee (CTK87) | 6.75-oz 100% cotton jersey, chest pocket | $345 | $28.75 | $28.75 |
| Carhartt long sleeve pocket tee (CTK126) | 6.75-oz 100% cotton jersey, chest pocket | $441 | $36.75 | $36.25 |
Blend tees
| Tee | Fabric | 12 tees | Each at 12 | Each at 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port & Company Performance Blend (PC381) | 4.5-oz 65/35 poly/cotton, moisture-wicking | $186 | $15.50 | $14.38 |
| Gildan DryBlend (8000) | 5.5-oz 50/50 cotton/poly, moisture-wicking | $195 | $16.25 | $14.00 |
| Next Level Tri-Blend (6010) | 4.3-oz poly/cotton/rayon | $234 | $19.50 | $17.40 |
| Next Level CVC (6210) | 4.3-oz 60/40 cotton/poly | $252 | $21.00 | $16.67 |
| Carhartt Force pocket tee (CT106652) | 5.75-oz cotton/poly stretch, wicks sweat | $414 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Performance tees (100% polyester)
| Tee | Fabric | 12 tees | Each at 12 | Each at 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 Cooling Performance (A4N3142) | 4-oz recycled polyester, UPF 44+ | $204 | $17.00 | $14.90 |
| A4 Cooling Performance long sleeve hooded (A4N3409) | 4-oz recycled polyester, UPF 44+ | $270 | $22.50 | $21.67 |
| Sport-Tek PosiCharge Competitor (ST350) | 3.8-oz polyester, UPF 30+ | $291 | $24.25 | $20.75 |
| Nike Dri-FIT Legend (NKDX8730) | 4-oz polyester, Dri-FIT | $435 | $36.25 | $34.90 |
Tees come in packs of 12, 24, 36 and 48. Three are the same price at every pack size: the Gildan 5000 and the Carhartt CTK87 and CT106652. The rest cost less per shirt in bigger packs. One price covers sizes S through 3XL; larger sizes, where the maker offers them, are quoted on request.
How your logo goes on a tee
Tees are screen printed by default. These are the ways we put a logo on a tee:
- Screen printing: ink pressed through a stencil, one screen per color.
- DTF (direct-to-film): your logo is printed on a film, then heat-pressed onto the shirt.
- DTG (direct-to-garment): an inkjet printer puts the ink straight onto the fabric, a good fit for full-color art. We offer it on the cotton tees, where the shirt maker recommends it.
- Heat-transfer vinyl: your logo cut from vinyl and heat-pressed on.
- Embroidery: your logo stitched in thread.
The standard spot on a tee is the center front; a left-chest logo works too.
What the price includes
- Your logo in one spot, printed or embroidered to suit the shirt.
- Setup and digitizing for that logo. There are no setup, screen or art fees, and reorders of the same art never pay setup again.
- A digital proof within one business day. Nothing is made until you approve it.
- Free shipping anywhere in the U.S.
What adds to the price
A printed logo on the back, up to 14 inches wide, is $10 per shirt. When you add a printed back, your front logo is printed too, so the two match. A logo on a sleeve is $10 per shirt. Rush orders and sizes above 3XL are quoted for your order.
Which tee should your crew get?
- Lowest price: the Port & Company PC381 and the Gildan DryBlend 8000, both made to wick moisture, from $15.50 and $16.25.
- Classic cotton crew shirt: the Gildan 5000, 5.3-oz U.S. cotton in a classic fit, in black, navy, sport grey and white.
- Light ring-spun tees: the BELLA+CANVAS 3001 (retail fit, side-seamed, 25 colors) and the Next Level 6210 and 6010 blends.
- Heavyweight: the Comfort Colors 1717, 6.1 oz in a relaxed fit. It's garment-dyed, so color varies slightly from shirt to shirt.
- Hot weather and sun: the A4 tees (UPF 44+, moisture-wicking, stain release, odor- and snag-resistant; the A4N3409 adds long sleeves and a hood) and the Sport-Tek ST350 (UPF 30+, 18 colors).
- Name brands: Carhartt's 6.75-oz CTK87 pocket tee and long-sleeve CTK126, and the Force CT106652, which wicks sweat, dries fast, fights odors and is rated UPF 25+. Carhartt's label is sewn on the chest pocket, and your proof shows where your logo sits. The Nike Dri-FIT tee has Nike's Swoosh on the left sleeve.
Brite Lime, Lime Shock, Neon Yellow and Neon Orange are bright colors, not ANSI-rated hi-vis. If your site requires hi-vis, see our guide to Class 2 and Class 3 hi-vis.
How to order
- Pick your item and quantity. Minimum 12 of the same item; sizes and colors can mix.
- Upload your logo and add to cart.
- Approve your digital proof, sent within one business day. Nothing is made until you approve it.
- Your order is delivered 3–4 weeks after you approve. Rush is about 2 weeks, quoted case by case: call or text 877-343-3166.
Good to know
- Each brand's own label stays on the shirt.
- Carhartt is sold decorated, for your crew and staff. Carhartt doesn't allow its products to be used as free promotional giveaways.
- You work directly with the owner. Call or text 877-343-3166.
See our tees and performance tees, every Carhartt piece with your logo, or our staff uniforms planning guide.
Related guides: custom polos for teams, embroidery vs. screen print vs. DTF, hi-vis vests and shirts price list and best work hoodies for crews.
Common questions
How much do 12 custom t-shirts with a logo cost?
$186 to $441 for 12 at Pitcher Perfect Pro ($15.50 to $36.75 each), with free U.S. shipping. 12 Port & Company PC381 tees are $186, the Gildan 5000 is $234, and the Carhartt CTK87 pocket tee $345.
Should my crew get cotton or performance tees?
Cotton tees here run 4.2 to 6.75 oz. Performance tees are lighter, 3.8 to 4 oz polyester; the A4 and Sport-Tek tees wick moisture and carry UPF sun-protection ratings. Blends such as the Gildan DryBlend and PC381 are made to wick moisture.
Is my logo printed or embroidered on a t-shirt?
Screen printing is the default on tees. Every tee here can also be DTF or heat-transfer-vinyl printed, or embroidered. The cotton tees can also be printed DTG, which suits full-color art. A back logo is printed only, for $10 per shirt.
Do you charge screen or setup fees?
No. Setup for one logo is included, with no screen or art fees, and reorders of the same art never pay setup again.
Are neon or Brite Lime tees hi-vis?
No. Brite Lime, Neon Yellow and Neon Orange are bright colors, not ANSI-rated hi-vis. If your site requires hi-vis, choose an ANSI/ISEA 107 rated shirt.
How long do custom t-shirts take?
Your digital proof arrives within one business day, and your shirts are delivered 3–4 weeks after you approve it. Rush is about 2 weeks, quoted case by case: call or text 877-343-3166.
Carhartt® is a registered trademark of Carhartt, Inc. Pitcher Perfect Pro is an independent decorator and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carhartt. Nike, A4, Sport-Tek, Port & Company, Gildan, Comfort Colors, BELLA+CANVAS and Next Level are trademarks of their respective owners. Pitcher Perfect Pro is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these brands.