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Fraternities and college groupsHow many shirts should a chapter order for a philanthropy event?
Order the number of people signed up plus about 10% for walk-ups and size swaps, then round to a price break: 100 Gildan 5000 shirts printed front and back cost $1,100, and 89 to 99 shirts cost more than 100, so a 90-person event should order 100. 75 front + back shirts are $900.
Round to the break
| Order | Front + back total | Each |
|---|---|---|
| 48 shirts | $576 | $12 |
| 60 shirts | $720 | $12 |
| 75 shirts | $900 | $12 |
| 90 shirts | $1,080 | $12 |
| 96 shirts | $1,152 | $12 |
| 100 shirts | $1,100 | $11 |
| 150 shirts | $1,650 | $11 |
Live checkout prices on October 20, 2026: shirt included, sizes S–XL, any color, no setup or screen fees, shipped free (orders of $50 or more).
Selling them instead
Sell through a free group store so buyers pick sizes and pay first — no guessing. Add up to $10 a shirt and we pay it to the chapter for the cause after the store closes.
Questions people ask
Is 100 shirts cheaper than 90?
Yes: 90 front + back shirts are $1,080, 100 are $1,100.
What sizes should we order?
Ask for sizes at sign-up, or use a split like 10% S, 25% M, 30% L, 20% XL, 10% 2XL, 5% 3XL as a starting point.