How a Meridian elementary school PTA used $4.50/shirt landed cost to net $9 per shirt on a 240-piece run.
A Meridian elementary school PTA needed to raise $4,000 in three weeks for new playground equipment. The committee had run bake sales before but wanted something with a longer shelf life — apparel parents would actually wear and that kept the school's name in the neighborhood.
We met with the PTA in early March. Goal: 240 shirts sold at $20 each, with $4,800 to net at least $4,000 for the playground. We worked back from the budget — at $20 retail, we needed to land the printed shirt cost under $9 to hit the margin.
Blank choice was the lever. Gildan G500 5.3 oz heavyweight cotton tee at the school's volume tier was $4.50 landed. Two-color front-chest screen print ran $3.50 per shirt at 240 pieces. Total landed cost: $8 per shirt. Sale price stayed at $20, leaving $12 per shirt net before merchant fees.
Design was a quick win — the school mascot in the school colors with the year at the bottom. We mocked up three options in 24 hours, the PTA picked one, we ran the order. Shirts delivered in 9 business days. Parents pre-ordered online and picked up at the school office.
Two ways to order — design it yourself online in minutes, or send us your project for a custom quote. Free mockups either way, no minimums, no setup fees.