Key Takeaways
- Your per-unit cost breakdown has three lines. A base line (garment with decoration and first placement), an extra-placement line, and a volume discount line. Nothing else.
- No setup fees, no minimum. Order one piece or one thousand. Digitizing and screen setup are included in the base line.
- First placement included. Each extra placement (back, sleeve) adds 8.99 dollars per unit to the breakdown.
- The discount line grows with run size. A volume discount applies automatically: 5% at 10, 10% at 24, 15% at 50, 20% at 100, 25% at 250.
- Get your full results. Enter your email to get your full breakdown and a same-day quote.
What Makes Up Your Per-Unit Cost
Your per-unit cost breakdown is one finished price split into three lines: a base line, an extra-placement line, and a volume discount line. Arklavo quotes one finished per-unit price, and this tool pulls it apart so you can see every dollar. There are only three moving parts, and there is no setup fee and no minimum order hiding behind any of them.
- The base line. This is the finished garment with your chosen decoration and your first logo placement, all rolled into one number. The garment and the decoration set its size: a printed tee is small, an embroidered hoodie is large. Embroidery costs more than print on the same garment.
- The extra-placement line. Your first logo is in the base line. Each additional placement, like a back print or a sleeve mark, adds a flat 8.99 dollars per unit. Two extra placements is 17.98 dollars, and so on.
- The volume discount line. A percentage comes off the base plus placements based on your run size. It is automatic at checkout, no code needed, and it grows as your order crosses each tier.
Add the base line and the extra-placement line, subtract the volume discount line, and you have your net per-unit price. Use the breakdown at the top to flex any input and watch each line move.
Watch the discount line grow
Bump the quantity in the breakdown and the volume discount line gets bigger while the net per-unit price steps down. Then jump back to the tool to lock your scenario.
How the Breakdown Changes With Run Size
Only the volume discount line moves with run size; the base line and the extra-placement line stay fixed. The base line and the extra-placement line do not move with quantity. The volume discount line does. The example below takes an embroidered hoodie with a 56 dollar base line and one extra placement at 8.99 dollars, then shows the discount line and the net per unit at each tier.
| Run size | Base + 1 extra placement | Volume discount line | Net per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 | $64.99 | 0% ($0.00) | $64.99 |
| 10 to 23 | $64.99 | 5% (-$3.25) | $61.74 |
| 24 to 49 | $64.99 | 10% (-$6.50) | $58.49 |
| 50 to 99 | $64.99 | 15% (-$9.75) | $55.24 |
| 100 to 249 | $64.99 | 20% (-$13.00) | $51.99 |
| 250 plus | $64.99 | 25% (-$16.25) | $48.74 |
Read Each Line at a Glance
Each line answers one question: the base line is the finished garment, the placement line is 8.99 dollars per extra spot, and the discount line is your run-size savings.
The base line
Garment, decoration, and first placement in one finished number. Print sits lower than embroidery on the same garment, and lighter garments sit lower than outerwear. No separate decoration or digitizing charge.
The placement line
Flat 8.99 dollars per unit for each spot beyond the first. A single left-chest logo adds nothing. A back print is one extra; a back print plus a sleeve mark is two.
The discount line
A percentage off the base plus placements, set by run size: 5 percent at 10, then 10, 15, 20, and 25 percent at 24, 50, 100, and 250. Automatic, no code.
For mixed garments and placements, run each scenario in the tool and email yourself the breakdowns to compare line by line.
Which Line Moves Your Cost the Most
Crossing a volume tier moves your per-unit cost the most, followed by adding a placement and switching the garment or decoration.
What I Tell Teams About Per-Unit Pricing
I am Conor Smart, founder of Arklavo. When a buyer sends me a quote that runs three pages of line items, I know exactly where the confusion comes from: setup fees, digitizing charges, screen charges, and minimums all stacked on top of the garment. We built Arklavo to do the opposite. Your per-unit cost breakdown is three lines and nothing more: a finished base line with the decoration and first logo already in it, 8.99 dollars for each extra placement, and a volume discount that comes off on its own as your run grows. There is no setup fee and no minimum waiting at the bottom. The base line moves with the garment and the decoration, the placement line moves only if you add a second or third spot, and the discount line is the one that rewards a bigger order. If you want me to sanity-check a garment, a run size, or a competitor's quote before you commit, send it over and we will pull it apart line by line. That is the whole model, and the breakdown above runs it live.
Last updated June 30, 2026
Per-Unit Cost Breakdown FAQ
Three parts. First, the base line: a finished garment with your chosen decoration and your first logo placement, all in one number. Second, extra placements: each additional spot like a back print or sleeve mark adds 8.99 dollars per unit. Third, the volume discount: a percentage off the whole per-unit figure based on your run size. There is no setup fee and no minimum, so those three parts are the entire price. The breakdown on this page shows each line for your exact inputs.
No. Arklavo quotes one finished per-unit price with the garment, the decoration, and your first logo placement already rolled together. There is no separate digitizing charge, screen charge, or decoration surcharge to add on. The only thing that sits on top of the base line is an extra placement at 8.99 dollars per unit, and the only thing that comes off is the volume discount.
The volume discount is the last line in the breakdown. It is a percentage taken off the base price plus any extra placements, set by your run size: 5 percent at 10 units, 10 percent at 24, 15 percent at 50, 20 percent at 100, and 25 percent at 250 or more. It applies automatically at checkout with no code. As your run crosses a tier, that discount line grows and the net per-unit figure steps down.
Each additional placement adds a flat 8.99 dollars per unit on top of the base line. The first placement is already in the base price, so a single left-chest logo adds nothing extra. A back print is one extra placement at 8.99 dollars, a back print plus a sleeve mark is two extra placements at 17.98 dollars, and so on. The breakdown shows the extra-placement line for your exact selection.
No. There is no setup fee, no digitizing fee, and no minimum order anywhere in the breakdown. Every dollar of your per-unit price is either the base garment with decoration and first placement, an extra placement at 8.99 dollars, or the volume discount coming off. Sales tax is not included, and shipping is free on orders over 150 dollars.
The base line reflects two things: the garment and the decoration. A hoodie is a heavier garment than a tee, and embroidery is a higher finished price than print on the same item. So an embroidered hoodie carries a larger base line than a printed tee. Switch the decoration to print or pick a lighter garment in the tool and watch the base line move while the extra-placement and discount lines follow the same rules.
It is a planning breakdown built from Arklavo catalog prices, with a finished base line, 8.99 dollars per extra placement, and a real volume discount by run size. Your exact price depends on the specific garment and brand you choose, which is why a quote confirms the final number. Use the breakdown to see where the money goes and to compare scenarios before you request a quote.
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Yes. Save your breakdown by email, then request a quote and we confirm the exact base line, any extra placements, the volume discount, lead time, and decoration setup for your art. There is no minimum and most orders ship in two days.
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