How Much Does T-Shirt Printing Cost in London? (2026 Price Guide)

Straight answer first: custom t-shirt printing in London costs from £12.95 to £24.95 per shirt at IT Wheel, depending on the garment, print size and how fast you need it. A standard custom logo tee is £14.95, a same-day print collected from our East London workshop is £24.95, and multi-shirt orders bring the per-shirt price down — our hen party set of six works out at under £10 per shirt.

That's the headline. Below is the full breakdown of what you'll actually pay in 2026, what changes the price, and where the money goes.

T-shirt printing prices in London (2026)

Prices include the garment and the print — there are no setup fees and no minimum order. One shirt is fine. For orders of 10 or more we quote per job (message us on WhatsApp with your design and quantity for an exact price in minutes).

What actually changes the price

1. Turnaround. The biggest single factor in London. A standard 2–3 working day turnaround is the £14.95 baseline; needing it today — printed and collected from our Spelman Street workshop near Liverpool Street — is £24.95. You're paying for the queue jump, not a different shirt.

2. Print method. We print with DTF (direct-to-film) and heat-press vinyl — the two methods that make single-shirt orders affordable. DTF handles full-colour designs, photos and gradients with no per-colour charges; vinyl suits bold single-colour names and numbers. (Traditional screen printing only becomes economical at 50+ identical shirts because of screen setup costs — that's why shops that screen print quote high for small orders.)

3. Print size and placement. A left-chest logo costs less to produce than a full-front print plus a back print. If you want front and back, expect a few pounds more per shirt — ask for the exact figure.

4. The garment itself. Standard cotton tees are included in the prices above. Premium brands, polos or hoodies cost more — the print price stays similar, the blank changes.

5. Quantity. Per-shirt cost falls as numbers rise because the setup (artwork prep, press time) spreads across the run. The set-of-six at £9.99/shirt shows the shape of the curve.

How London prices compare

Most London print shops charge £20–£35 for a single custom tee, and many won't take orders under 5–10 shirts at all. Online giants look cheaper per shirt but add delivery, take 5–10 days, and you can't check the print before it ships. The trade-off we've built for: single-shirt orders welcome, same-day collection available, and you can see your mockup before you pay anything.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to print 1 t-shirt in London? £14.95 with a 2–3 day turnaround, or £24.95 same-day, at IT Wheel in London E1. No minimum order and no setup fee.

Is there a setup fee for custom t-shirt printing? Not with DTF or vinyl printing. Setup fees are a screen-printing cost; our methods don't need screens, so one-off shirts stay affordable.

How much do bulk t-shirts cost? From £14.95 per shirt with volume discounts from around 10 shirts. Send your design and quantity via WhatsApp for a same-day quote.

Can I see the design before paying? Yes — send us your logo or idea and we'll send back a free mockup with an exact price. You only order once you're happy.

Where are you based? 18 Spelman Street, London E1 5LQ — five minutes from Liverpool Street station. Free collection, or free UK delivery on posted orders.

Get an exact price in minutes

The table above covers standard jobs; the fastest way to price your exact job is to message us on WhatsApp with your design and quantity — we reply with a free mockup and a fixed price. Or browse the custom t-shirt range, see the same-day service, or start with the t-shirt printing overview.