T-shirts price guide
What drives the FOB price of t-shirts from Bangladesh, the baseline spec we price against and, once three written quotes back them, dated bands by quantity.
Method and page content last reviewed 26 Oct 2026
T-shirts: baseline spec
Baseline spec: Men's crew-neck T-shirt, 180 GSM 100% cotton single jersey, one-colour screen print, standard care label, polybag
Price bands publishing January 2027
We only publish a band once three written factory quotes back it. Until then: the method, the price drivers and one T-shirt costed line by line.
Get a quoteIndicative FOB range, not an offer. Your quote depends on fabric, trims, wash, quantity and timing.
What moves the price
Relative influence on the FOB price of this product. Ranges are indicative.
- Fabric weight & composition±25%
- Order size±20%
- Print / embroidery+$0.15–1.20
- Wash & finish+$0.10–0.80
- Size range+3–8%
- Trims & packaging+$0.05–0.40
One T-shirt, costed line by line
Men's crew-neck, 180 GSM 100% cotton single jersey, one-colour screen print, care label, polybag. 1,000 pcs, one colour.
A model costing of the baseline spec, not a quote. It becomes a published example when written quotes back each line.
| Cost line | Share of FOB | USD per piece |
|---|---|---|
Fabric0.21 kg × $6.55/kg incl. 8% cutting waste | 44% | $1.38 |
CMT (cut, make, trim)Sewing line, 9.5 SAM | 20% | $0.62 |
Print1-colour screen print, chest | 7% | $0.22 |
TrimsCare label, size label, thread | 4% | $0.14 |
Wash & finishingSilicone softener | 3% | $0.10 |
PackingPolybag, carton share | 3% | $0.09 |
Factory overhead & margin~19% | 19% | $0.58 |
| Factory FOB / pc | $3.13 | |
| + Giga Sourcing service fee (6%) | + $0.19 | |
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