Ordering custom printed T-shirts in bulk is a great way to save on cost per unit—but it can also lead to wasted money if you make the wrong decisions.
From printing errors to sizing issues and excess stock, many first-time buyers (and even seasoned businesses) lose budget on mistakes that could’ve been avoided.
Here’s how to order bulk T-shirts the smart way—with zero waste and full confidence.
1. Start With a Clear Purpose
Before placing any order, define why you need the shirts.
Are they for:
- A product launch or merch drop?
- Corporate uniforms or event giveaways?
- Team branding or promotional campaigns?
Knowing your end-use will help guide:
- Fit (classic vs. oversized)
- GSM (lightweight or premium)
- Color choices
- Print placement and complexity
💡 At Guoya, we tailor our recommendations based on your use case—whether it’s 300 premium streetwear tees or 3,000 promo shirts.
2. Choose the Right Fabric (Don’t Overpay for the Wrong GSM)
Fabric weight affects both print quality and cost. Don’t order heavy 300gsm shirts for a single-day event—or cheap 160gsm tees for high-end retail.
✅ General guidance:
- 180gsm: Great for promo, events, budget-friendly bulk
- 220gsm: Best-selling for general retail, everyday wear
- 300gsm: Premium, perfect for fashion, merch, resale
📌 Guoya offers 100% ring-spun, pre-shrunk cotton in all three weights—so you only pay for what your project really needs.
3. Test Your Design First (Don’t Skip Samples)
Too many brands go straight into bulk production—only to discover their print is too small, off-center, or doesn’t work on the chosen shirt color.
Avoid this costly mistake:
- Request a free digital mockup
- Approve a physical sample before full production
- Confirm print positioning, color accuracy, and shirt fit
🎁 Guoya offers free samples and 3-day proofing on all orders, so you know exactly what you’ll get before mass printing begins.
4. Print Method Affects Budget — Choose Wisely
Not all printing methods are ideal for bulk orders.
| Print Method | Cost Efficiency in Bulk | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Printing | ✅ Best | 50+ units, solid designs |
| DTG | ❌ High cost | One-offs, photo prints |
| Heat Transfer | ⚠️ Moderate | Names/numbers, small batches |
💡 Guoya specializes in high-volume screen printing—saving you more per unit as your order grows.
5. Get Your Sizes Right (Avoid Deadstock)
Ordering the wrong size mix can leave you with piles of unsold stock.
Tips:
- Use your past sales or event attendee data
- Avoid too many smalls or triple XLs unless requested
- Ask your supplier for popular size breakdowns
📏 Guoya supports sizes from S to 6XL, and we help you build a smart size ratio based on your market or region.
6. Don’t Guess Color Popularity—Follow Trends
Ordering the wrong shirt colors = slow-moving stock and unhappy customers.
Top-selling T-shirt colors:
- Black
- White
- Heather Gray
- Navy Blue
- Olive / Earth tones (for fashion)
🎨 Guoya offers 26+ colors in all GSM weights—ask us which ones sell best in your industry.
7. Communicate Clearly With Your Supplier
Miscommunication leads to delays, reprints, or wrong products.
✅ Send your supplier:
- Vector or high-res artwork (PDF, AI, PNG)
- Your preferred print size and placement
- Pantone color codes (if exact color matching is needed)
- Required delivery date and destination
🗂️ Guoya assigns a dedicated rep to every bulk order—we’ll help you finalize everything smoothly.
8. Take Advantage of Supplier Support (Don’t Go It Alone)
A reliable supplier should do more than print—they should help you succeed.
At Guoya Company, we help you:
- ✅ Select the right cotton, GSM, and fit
- ✅ Provide free mockups & samples
- ✅ Print with care using Plastisol or water-based ink
- ✅ Handle bulk production with fast 5-day turnaround
- ✅ Offer honest pricing, with no hidden fees
You get premium printed T-shirts without wasting a cent on guesswork.
Summary
Ordering custom T-shirts in bulk doesn’t have to be risky.
Plan smart, test first, and work with a supplier who supports you at every step.
That way, you:
- Save money
- Avoid printing mistakes
- Get shirts that sell, fit, and last
Ready to print smarter?
📩 Contact Guoya to request your free samples and bulk quote today.