How much does a custom t-shirt cost in Canada and the US?
Short answer: Most custom t-shirts from Vessim cost $42–$118 CAD (typically $58, from $21), plus about $13.28 CAD shipping to Canada or $6.15 CAD to the US, and arrive in 5 business days in the US or 30 in Canada (typical).
Prices
Prices are for the finished, printed t-shirt, in Canadian dollars, across every t-shirt in the catalogue. US orders can pay in US dollars at checkout; the US-dollar figures below use the same fixed rate the checkout does.
| Range | Products | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All custom t-shirts | 436 | $21 CAD | $58 CAD | $430 CAD |
“Typical” is the median. In US dollars: from US$15.33, typically US$42.34.
Every price follows one public rule: the print partner’s base cost, times 2.2, converted to Canadian dollars and rounded up to a whole dollar, with a $12 floor. Size, material and print method all move the base cost, which is why the range is wide. How we price a gift explains the rule.
Shipping cost and delivery time
Shipping is charged per order, at the first item’s rate; each further item ships at half its own rate. Delivery windows are business days from ordering and include printing.
| Destination | Shipping, first item | Typical shipping | Delivery window | Typical cost delivered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.11–$24.24 CAD | $13.28 CAD | 2–30 days (typ. 30) | $71.28 CAD |
| United States | $5.47–$51.09 CAD | US$4.49 | 2–30 days (typ. 5) | US$46.82 |
“Typical cost delivered” is the median t-shirt plus median shipping, before tax. Standard shipping is free over $99 CAD ($75 USD).
For a date, use the delivery-date checker on the product page: it uses that product’s own window. For holidays, see the order-by dates.
The least expensive t-shirts
| Product | Price (CAD) | Ship to CA (CAD) | Ship to US (CAD) | Arrives in US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt | $21 | — | $16.43 | 10–30 days |
| Kids Heavy Cotton Tee | $22 | $13.28 | $5.47 | 2–5 days |
| Core Cotton Tee | $25 | $13.28 | $6.78 | 2–5 days |
| Men's Short Sleeve T-Shirt | $25 | $13.41 | $16.15 | 7–15 days |
| Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee | $29 | $13.28 | $7.38 | 2–5 days |
| Unisex Softstyle T-Shirt | $29 | $13.28 | $7.38 | 2–5 days |
“—” means the product doesn't ship to that country.
Badged in the catalogue: Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee (Bestseller, $29 CAD), Women's Relaxed CVC Tee (Bestseller, $44 CAD), Kids Heavy Cotton Tee (New, $22 CAD).
What changes the price
- Print technique. Typical price by technique: DTG $58 (412 t-shirts), All-over print $83 (14 t-shirts), Sublimation $59 (6 t-shirts), Embroidery $173 (4 t-shirts).
- Where it’s made. Partners close to the recipient are cheaper to ship from and faster; the product page names the country.
- Not the design. Designing is free: three designs per brief and unlimited redesigns before you order.
Browse every option: Men’s t-shirts · Women’s t-shirts · Kids’ t-shirts.
Good for
T-shirts appear in these occasion edits: Birthday, Father's Day, Halloween, Back to school. Or describe the t-shirt in the studio and get three designs on it.
Questions
How much does a custom t-shirt cost in Canada?
Most cost $42 to $118 CAD for the t-shirt itself, typically $58. Across all 436 t-shirts the range is $21–$430, the top end being specialty pieces. Standard shipping to Canada is $7.11–$24.24 CAD for the first item (typically $13.28), so a typical t-shirt delivered costs about $71.28 CAD before tax.
How much does a custom t-shirt cost in the US?
Most cost US$30.66 to US$86.13 ($42–$118 CAD), typically US$42.34. Standard shipping to the US is typically US$4.49 for the first item, so a typical t-shirt delivered costs about US$46.82 before tax.
How long does a custom t-shirt take to arrive?
In the US, 2–30 business days (typically 5). In Canada, 2–30 business days (typically 30). Windows include printing, and each product page shows its own before you pay.
Can I order just one custom t-shirt?
Yes. Every t-shirt is printed to order, one at a time, with no minimum. Each extra item in the same order ships at half its first-item rate, and standard shipping is free over $99 CAD ($75 USD).
Do I need a design ready?
No. Describe the t-shirt in a sentence, or upload a photo, and the studio returns three designs on the product. Redesigns are free and unlimited until you order.
What if the t-shirt arrives damaged or misprinted?
If an item arrives damaged, misprinted or different from the approved design, Vessim reprints it or refunds it within 30 days of delivery, from a photo; nothing has to be shipped back.
- Most cost
- $42–$118 CAD
- Typical
- $58 CAD
- Full range
- $21–$430 CAD
- Ship to Canada
- $13.28 CAD typ.
- Ship to the US
- US$4.49 typ.
- Arrives, Canada
- 30 business days
- Arrives, US
- 5 business days
- Minimum order
- None
- Reprint window
- 30 days
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Describe it. We’ll make it.
Anything, designed from a sentence, printed by a partner near you, shipped to the door.