Pricing
What 50 people in custom gear actually costs.
Real per-piece pricing, broken down by garment and decoration method, so you can budget before you call.
For a 50-person crew, expect $18 to $35 per embroidered polo (digitizing amortized), $12 to $22 per screen-printed tee, and $28 to $55 per FR-rated shirt. A full kit of 3 shirts each for 50 employees runs $2,700 to $8,250 depending on garment spec. Bighorn Threads provides itemized quotes within 24 hours.
Per-Piece Pricing
Garment-by-garment cost.
| Garment | Per Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Embroidered polo | $18 – $35 | Digitizing amortized across the order |
| Screen-printed tee | $12 – $22 | 1–2 color logo, standard placement |
| FR-rated shirt | $28 – $55 | FR thread or FR-compatible ink, NFPA compliant |
| ANSI hi-vis tee/vest | $22 – $48 | Decoration mapped to retain ANSI class |
| Embroidered softshell/jacket | $45 – $95 | Outerwear, left-chest embroidery |
Total Budget
50-person kit cost by quantity tier.
50 people, 1 shirt each
$900 – $2,750
One garment type per person, mixed decoration
50 people, 2 shirts each
$1,800 – $5,500
Typical field + office split
50 people, 3 shirts each (full kit)
$2,700 – $8,250
Polo, tee, and outerwear or FR piece per person
The Buyer's Read
How to budget for 50 people without guessing.
Fifty people is the size where apparel budgets start to swing wildly if you don't separate by role. Office and sales staff in embroidered polos cost more per piece but you need fewer of them. Field staff in screen-printed tees cost less per piece but you typically order more — two or three per person for rotation.
The fastest way to land a real number: split your 50 by role, multiply each group by its garment and decoration method, and add digitizing once (not per order). Our embroidered shirt pricing guide and embroidered polo pricing guide break down exactly what moves the per-unit cost up or down.
If any portion of your 50-person crew needs FR-rated or ANSI hi-vis gear — common on construction and utility jobsites — budget those roles separately at the higher end of the range. Compliance gear costs more because the thread, ink, and placement all have to hold a certification, not just look right.
Quantity also matters more than people expect. Our minimum order quantity guide shows where embroidery starts beating screen print on small per-role batches, and where the math flips once you're ordering 24+ of one item. And if you're planning headcount by role rather than just total shirts, our how many shirts per crew member guide gives you a per-role starting point.
Bighorn Threads itemizes every quote by garment and role, so you see exactly where the 50-person budget goes before you sign off — no flat per-head estimate that hides what's actually driving the cost.
FAQ
Cost questions, answered.
How much does custom apparel cost for a team of 50?
For a 50-person crew, expect $18–$35 per embroidered polo (including digitizing amortized), $12–$22 per screen-printed tee, and $28–$55 per FR-rated shirt. Total kit cost for 50 employees with 3 shirts each runs $2,700–$8,250 depending on garment spec. Bighorn Threads provides itemized quotes within 24 hours.
What drives the price range so wide for the same garment?
Three things: garment quality (a basic tee vs. a heavyweight moisture-wicking tee), decoration complexity (1-color logo vs. multi-color or large-format art), and compliance requirements (standard fabric vs. FR-rated or ANSI hi-vis, which require certified thread, ink, or placement verification).
Does the price include the embroidery digitizing fee?
Yes, the per-unit embroidered prices above include digitizing amortized across a 50-piece order. Digitizing is a one-time fee per logo — once it is on file, every future reorder skips that cost entirely.
Is it cheaper to mix screen printing and embroidery for a 50-person crew?
Usually, yes. Field staff in screen-printed tees and office or client-facing staff in embroidered polos is the standard split — it keeps the higher embroidery cost limited to the roles where it matters most. See our screen printing vs. embroidery breakdown for the full decision framework.
How do FR and ANSI requirements change the budget for 50 people?
If a portion of your crew needs FR or ANSI-rated gear — common on construction and utility jobsites — budget the higher end of the per-unit range for those roles specifically, not the whole order. Most crews only need compliance gear for field staff, with standard apparel for office and sales roles.
How fast can Bighorn Threads quote a 50-person order?
Within 24 hours of receiving your logo, garment preferences, and headcount by role. We itemize by garment type so you can see exactly where the budget goes before approving production.
Get an itemized quote for your 50.
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