Entry trade production quantity
The minimum quantity for new trade production. Best for a first tourist range, a first event run, or a print shop testing overflow capacity before committing to a repeat order.
Quantity planning
Plan your 300, 500 or 1,000 unit T-shirt or hoodie order
Souvenir suppliers, event organisers and print shops all ask the same question before quoting: how much should we order, and what changes the price at each quantity band? Dublin-managed with production in Ludhiana, India.
Quantity bands
Which band fits your order
These bands are planning guides, not fixed price tiers. Actual pricing at each quantity depends on garment mix, print positions, packaging and delivery terms.
Established range or mid-size event
Common for souvenir suppliers repeating a proven design, or events with confirmed registration numbers above 300 that need a size buffer for late entries and sponsor stock.
Repeat range or multi-location supply
Typical for wholesalers supplying multiple shop locations, or event organisers combining participant, volunteer, staff and sale stock into one production run.
What changes the price
Six factors that matter more than raw quantity
Two buyers ordering the same 500 units can get very different quotes. The difference usually comes from these factors, not the headline quantity.
Garment mix
Decide the T-shirt to hoodie ratio before quoting. Hoodies use more fabric and a different print setup, so mixing products changes the per-unit cost inside the same quantity band.
Print positions
Front-only is the fastest and lowest-cost option. Front and back, sleeve prints or additional colours should be confirmed against your target quantity and deadline.
Size split evidence
Use past sales, registration data or pre-orders instead of guessing. A wrong size split wastes units in sizes nobody wants and creates stockouts in sizes buyers need.
Delivery destination
State whether delivery is to the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland so the quote follows the correct import-planning path.
Repeat versus one-off
A repeatable design run at 500 or 1,000 units can justify tighter unit pricing negotiation. A one-off 300 unit test run is priced without that repeat assumption.
Contingency stock
Name a specific contingency quantity and owner rather than folding it into a generic size split. This keeps leftover stock accountable after the event or season.
Before you send a brief
Bring quantity, size split and print positions together
A quantity number on its own is not enough for an accurate quote. Confirm the garment mix, print positions and size split at the same time so the quote reflects the order you actually plan to place.
Event organisers building a size split from named allocation lines should also see the event quantity worksheet. Buyers comparing supplier quotes on landed cost should check the landed-cost checklist.
State the band, not just a number
Say whether you are planning around 300, 500 or 1,000 units. This helps Prissile quote realistic print methods and packaging for that scale.
Confirm the garment split
State how many units are T-shirts and how many are hoodies, even as a rough split, before requesting a quote.
Bring size evidence
Share past sales data, registration numbers or pre-order counts rather than asking for a generic size percentage.
Name the print positions
Confirm front-only, front and back, or additional positions so the quote reflects the actual artwork plan.
Next step
Ready to quote a 300, 500 or 1,000 unit order?
Send the quantity band, garment split, print positions and size evidence. Prissile will confirm the practical quote path. Before VAT and import duty.
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Questions trade buyers ask
Quantity planning notes
What quantities does Prissile quote at?
New trade production orders start at 300 units. Buyers commonly plan in bands of 300, 500 and 1,000 units. The right quantity depends on garment type, artwork, print method, size mix and delivery destination.
Does a bigger quantity always mean a lower unit price?
Not automatically. Unit pricing depends on quantity, print method, number of print positions, colour count, packaging and delivery terms. A 1,000 unit order with three print positions can cost more per unit than a 500 unit order with one print position.
How should I split sizes across a 300, 500 or 1,000 unit order?
Use real evidence rather than a fixed formula: past sales data, registration or pre-order sizes, or a comparable prior run. Prissile does not apply one universal size-split percentage across all buyers because the mix changes by audience, garment and season.
Do more print positions change the quantity I need?
Print positions affect cost and production time more than the base quantity. Front-only artwork is usually the fastest and lowest-cost option. Front and back, or additional sleeve or label prints, should be confirmed at quote stage against your target quantity.
Can I mix T-shirts and hoodies in the same quantity band?
Yes. Buyers often split a single quantity band across both garments, for example 300 units as 220 T-shirts and 80 hoodies. Confirm the split before the quote so garment cost, print method and packaging can be priced accurately for each product.
Are guide prices per unit the same at every quantity band?
No. T-shirts start from EUR 4.50 and hoodies from EUR 13.50, before VAT and import duty, on pilot or repeat runs. Final unit pricing at 300, 500 or 1,000 units depends on print method, packaging, delivery terms and import treatment.