Bulk Custom Apparel for Vancouver Businesses: Pricing, Lead Times & Setup

Whether you're outfitting a 10-person startup or running a 500-piece event giveaway, ordering bulk custom apparel in Vancouver doesn't have to be complicated. This guide breaks down what Vancouver businesses can expect when ordering uniforms, branded merchandise, or event swag from ThreadCo Print Shop.

Volume Pricing: How Bulk Orders Save You Money

Every custom apparel order has two cost components: setup (one-time) and per-piece (varies by quantity). Setup costs include screen burning for screen printing or digitizing for embroidery. Once setup is paid, per-piece pricing drops significantly as your quantity goes up.

Typical screen printing price tiers:

• 24–48 pieces: Standard pricing
• 48–99 pieces: ~15% discount
• 100–249 pieces: ~25% discount
• 250+ pieces: ~35% discount, plus custom quote available

Embroidery pricing is more consistent per piece, but bulk orders still benefit from setup-amortization and dedicated machine time. DTF transfers offer no-minimum flexibility with predictable per-piece costs.

Lead Times for Bulk Orders

• Standard turnaround: 7–10 business days from artwork approval
• Rush orders (3–5 business days): 25% rush fee, subject to capacity
• Same-week production: contact us first — we'll confirm if it's possible
• Re-orders (same artwork, same garment): typically 5–7 business days

Lead times start once artwork is approved and garments are in stock — not when you place the order. For tight deadlines, send your artwork as early as possible and we'll start the digitizing or screen prep while finalizing details.

Best Garment Types for Bulk Orders

Corporate uniforms

• Embroidered polos and dress shirts
• Branded fleece jackets
• Embroidered caps and beanies

Event & promotional swag

• Screen printed t-shirts in bulk
• Branded hoodies and crewnecks
• Custom tote bags

Trade-show and conference apparel

• Embroidered logo polos for staff
• Screen printed visitor giveaways
• Custom embroidered caps

What ThreadCo Offers Vancouver Businesses

• In-house screen printing, embroidery, DTF, and patches — no outsourcing
• 20+ years of experience producing custom apparel in Vancouver
• Local pickup at our Vancouver facility or delivery across BC
• Dedicated account contact for ongoing corporate programs
• Custom online store option for distributed teams and events

Custom Branded Stores for Recurring Orders

If your business orders custom apparel multiple times per year — for new hires, event campaigns, or franchise locations — we can set up a custom branded online store. Your team picks products at pre-negotiated pricing, we produce and ship on demand. No more chasing down sizes or coordinating bulk orders.

Planning a Large Order? Start with a Quote

Send us your project details — quantity, garment type, decoration method, and deadline — and we'll respond with custom pricing within a business day. For orders over 250 pieces or recurring programs, we offer dedicated account pricing.