How Much Does Custom T-Shirt Printing Cost in Canada?

Custom T-Shirt Printing Cost Overview

Custom t-shirt printing in Canada costs $8.99-$25.99 per shirt depending on quantity, printing method, number of colors, garment quality, and turnaround time.

Based on analysis of 54,084 orders processed at T-Shirt Elephant from January 2025 to January 2026, Canadian businesses and individuals pay an average of $11.47 per custom t-shirt across all order sizes and methods. Bulk orders (100+ shirts) average $9.23 per shirt, while small quantities (1-24 shirts) average $14.18 per shirt.

Screen printing offers the lowest per-unit cost for orders over 50 pieces at $8.99-$10.99 per shirt, DTG printing suits small orders at $11.99-$13.99 per shirt, and custom embroidery ranges from $12.99-$19.99 per garment plus stitch count fees.

Cost by Printing Method

Screen Printing Costs

Screen printing costs $8.99-$14.99 per shirt in Canada, making it the most economical method for bulk orders.

• 1-24 shirts: $14.99-$18.99 per shirt
• 25-49 shirts: $10.99-$12.99 per shirt
• 50-99 shirts: $8.99-$10.99 per shirt
• 100+ shirts: $8.99-$9.99 per shirt
• 500+ shirts: $7.99-$8.99 per shirt

DTG Printing Costs

DTG printing costs $11.99-$15.99 per shirt regardless of quantity, making it ideal for small orders.

• 1-10 shirts: $13.99-$15.99 per shirt
• 11-25 shirts: $12.99-$13.99 per shirt
• 26-50 shirts: $11.99-$12.99 per shirt

Custom Embroidery Costs

Custom embroidery costs $12.99-$19.99 per garment plus $1.50-$3.00 per 1,000 stitches in Canada.