Harborside vs. RushOrderTees: price, speed and minimums compared
For 24 tees with a one-color front print, Harborside is $240 ($10 each) and RushOrderTees showed $282.96 ($11.79 each); for 50, $450 versus $520.50. For a single shirt RushOrderTees is cheaper ($28.31 delivered versus $32 here). RushOrderTees quotes 9–12 business days for delivery on its free shipping; we produce in 4 business days after you approve the proof, then ship (1–4 days).
Price check (October 7, 2026)
| Quantity | Harborside — Gildan 5000 | RushOrderTees — Classic Tee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 shirt | $32 ($20 each + $12 shipping) | $28.31 |
| 24 shirts | $240 ($10 each) | $282.96 ($11.79 each) |
| 50 shirts | $450 ($9 each) | $520.50 ($10.41 each) |
RushOrderTees prices from the price calculator on its Classic Tee (RT2000) page: white, printing, one front color, no back, which it lists with free shipping. Harborside: Gildan 5000, any color, one-color or full-color front. Different shirts, so compare the garment as well as the price. Checked October 7, 2026.
Side by side
| Harborside | RushOrderTees | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum (printing) | None ($20 order minimum) | No minimum |
| Minimum (embroidery) | None | 6 pieces (help center) |
| Setup fees | $0 | Not stated on the pages checked |
| Methods | Screen print, DTF, embroidery | Screen print, DTG, HD digital, heat-applied vinyl, embroidery |
| Standard timing | 4 business days production after proof + 1–4 days transit | Free shipping: delivery expected in 9–12 business days |
| Rush | 2-business-day production, flat $50 | "As fast as 2 business days" delivery; price on the product page |
| Proofs | Every order, approved before printing | Required at 16+ units; under 16 auto-approved |
| Free shipping | Orders over $50 | Included in their price (continental US) |
RushOrderTees facts from its help center (minimum orders, shipping options, order process, printing) and product pages, checked October 7, 2026.
Where RushOrderTees wins
- One shirt, delivered: cheaper than us on a single tee.
- Guaranteed delivery dates on rush orders.
- DTG and vinyl if that is the look you want.
- Scale: a large, Philadelphia-based operation.
Where Harborside wins
- Lower per-shirt price from 24 pieces on a basic tee in the check above.
- Embroidery from one piece — no 6-piece minimum.
- A proof on every order, approved by you, even for 3 shirts.
- A person on email and phone who works on your order.
Questions people ask
Is RushOrderTees cheaper?
For one shirt, yes in our check. At 24 and 50 one-color tees, Harborside was lower. Quote both for your exact shirt and design.
Does RushOrderTees have a minimum?
No minimum for printing; its help center lists a 6-piece minimum for embroidery.
Which is faster?
Both offer about 2-business-day rush. Standard: RushOrderTees quotes 9–12 business days delivery on free shipping; Harborside is 4 business days of production after proof plus 1–4 days of transit.
Where is RushOrderTees based?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, per its website.
Prices are our live checkout prices on October 7, 2026 for the garments named; garment prices follow the supplier and every product page shows today's price. No setup fees, no quantity minimum, free shipping over $50.