Why Cost Per Wear Beats Sticker Price
Cost per wear is the real cost of a garment. A $30 shirt worn 100 times costs 30 cents a wear, while a $12 shirt that falls apart after 15 wears costs 80 cents a wear. Enter the garment cost and how many times you expect to wear it, and this shows the true cost per wear. For custom apparel, durable blanks and cared-for decoration lower the cost per wear, which is why washing cold and drying low pays off. See our care tools to make garments last.
FAQ
Cost per wear is the price of a garment divided by how many times you wear it. It shows the true value of an item better than the sticker price, because a durable garment worn often is cheaper per wear.
Divide the total cost of the garment by the number of times you expect to wear it. This tool does it instantly, so you can compare a cheap item against a durable one.
Often, yes, if it lasts longer and you wear it more. A durable shirt worn 100 times usually beats a cheap one worn 15 times on cost per wear.
Choose durable blanks, care for the decoration by washing cold and drying low, and pick a decoration method suited to the garment. Longer life means lower cost per wear.
No, it is a simple cost divided by wears. The bigger lever is durability, which is why quality blanks and good care matter most.
It varies widely, but a favorite tee can be worn 50 to 150 times over its life. Enter your own estimate above to see the cost per wear.
Last updated July 1, 2026