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Planning an orderHow many of each size should I order for 50 shirts?
A common starting split for 50 adult unisex shirts is 5 S, 12 M, 15 L, 10 XL, 5 2XL and 3 3XL. As Gildan 5000 tees with one print that comes to $488 — $38 more than 50 shirts in S–XL ($450) because 2XL and 3XL blanks cost more.
A starting split for 24, 50 and 96
| Size | 24 shirts | 50 shirts | 96 shirts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| M | 6 | 12 | 23 |
| L | 7 | 15 | 29 |
| XL | 5 | 10 | 19 |
| 2XL | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 3XL | 1 | 3 | 5 |
A starting point for adults, not data about your group — collect real sizes when you can.
Better than guessing
- Ask for sizes with a simple form or a free group store (each person picks and pays)
- Order 2–3 spares in M and L for late sign-ups
- Women's and youth styles count as their own quantities
Questions people ask
Do bigger sizes cost more?
Yes, by the blank: on a Gildan 5000, 2XL +$4 and 3XL–5XL +$6 a shirt.
Can I mix sizes at the bulk price?
Yes — every size of one style counts toward the quantity.