How Much Does DTG Printing Cost - 2026 Pricing Breakdown

DTG Printing Costs

Direct-to-garment printing offers flat-rate pricing with zero setup fees on custom t shirts. Each shirt costs 8 to 12 dollars regardless of quantity. This makes DTG perfect for small orders, samples, and photo-quality designs.

Unlike screen printing, DTG requires no screen setup, so you can print unlimited colors at no extra cost per color. The tradeoff is durability: DTG prints last 30 to 40 washes before fading, while screen printing lasts 50 plus washes. If you are still weighing which printer to use, our ranked comparison of custom t-shirt companies is a good place to start.

At Arklavo, we offer custom t shirts at transparent pricing with no minimums, and you can print the same way on custom long sleeve shirts. Production is 2 days, shipping is free on 150 dollars or equivalent orders. DTG is our recommendation for anyone ordering under 30 shirts or wanting instant quoting. Request a quote to see your finished price.