T-Shirt Printing Cost in Bangalore (2026): Real Price List per Piece

If you have searched for "t-shirt printing price in Bangalore" you have probably seen two things: blogs with outdated 2021 numbers, and vendors who refuse to share any price without your phone number. This guide does neither. Below are real 2026 price ranges from our own Whitefield production unit — the same rates we quote corporate buyers ordering 50 to 5,000 pieces.

Quick Answer: What Does T-Shirt Printing Cost in Bangalore?

Total cost per piece = blank t-shirt cost + printing cost.

Printing cost only. Add the blank garment: ₹180 - ₹350 for a quality 180-220 GSM cotton round neck, ₹350 - ₹600 for polos, ₹500 - ₹900 for hoodies.

Worked example: 100 corporate tees, 200 GSM cotton, one DTF chest logo. Blank (₹240) + print (₹75) ≈ ₹315 per piece all-in, before GST.

Why Prices Vary So Much Between Vendors

Three factors move the needle more than anything else:

1. Printing Method

• DTF (Direct-to-Film) — best for small runs and multi-color/photo designs. No per-color setup fee, so a 6-color design costs the same as a 1-color design. This is why it dominates the 5-100 piece market.
• Screen printing — cheapest per piece above 100 units, but each color needs a separate screen (₹300-₹800 setup per color). Bad for tiny runs, unbeatable for 500+ simple designs.
• Embroidery — per-stitch pricing. A small chest logo (8,000 stitches) is affordable; a full-back design (30,000+ stitches) doubles the cost.

2. Garment Quality

The blank is usually 60-70% of your total cost. Common traps:

• 140-160 GSM "budget" tees cost ₹120-₹150 but shrink after 3 washes and print poorly.
• 180-200 GSM combed cotton is the corporate standard — holds print well, survives industrial laundry.
• 220-240 GSM premium heavyweight is what startups use for merch they actually want people to wear.

Never judge a quote by print price alone — ask for the GSM and fabric composition.

3. Order Quantity

Vendors price in slabs. The drop from 24 to 25 pieces is often 15-20% because setup costs spread across the batch. If you can round your order up to the next slab, do it.

Hidden Charges to Watch For

Ask every Bangalore vendor (including us) to confirm these before paying:

1. Setup/screen charges — legitimate for screen printing (₹300-₹800 per color), but should be zero for DTF.
2. Rush charges — same-week production typically adds 20-30%.
3. Size-wise pricing — XXL and above sometimes cost ₹30-₹50 more per piece.
4. Design cleanup — low-resolution logos may incur redraw charges (₹200-₹500).
5. Delivery — check if doorstep delivery in your area is included.

Price by Use Case

• Startup event tees (50 pcs, DTF): ₹280 - ₹350 per piece all-in
• Corporate team polos with embroidery (100 pcs): ₹450 - ₹650 per piece
• College fest bulk tees (500+ pcs, screen print): ₹200 - ₹280 per piece
• Hoodies with back print (50 pcs): ₹650 - ₹950 per piece

How to Get the Best Price

1. Fix your design before requesting quotes — vague briefs get padded quotes.
2. Compare total landed cost, not per-print cost.
3. Order in slab boundaries (25, 50, 100, 250, 500).
4. Choose method by quantity — DTF below 100, screen print above.
5. Ask for a physical sample on orders above 200 pieces — ₹500 of caution beats ₹50,000 of regret.

Get an Exact Quote in 2 Hours

Printfield manufactures in-house on Borewell Road, Whitefield — no reseller margin in between. Share your design, quantity and deadline on WhatsApp and you will get an itemised quote with a free digital mockup, usually within 2 hours on business days.