Bulk Tees for Printing | Everything Under $5

There's a wide range of buyers who need a great t-shirt at the lowest possible price per unit, like school fundraisers, 5K race organizers, church events, company picnics, community giveaways, and decorators building a budget-friendly catalog for cost-conscious clients. If we may be so bold, the Bulkthreads' under-$5 collection is the answer to all of those orders! Every garment here is from a recognized wholesale brand, print- and embroidery-ready out of the bag, and priced at $5 or less, with many well under that threshold.

The most important thing to know about this collection is that "under $5" doesn't mean a compromise on brand or printability. These aren't off-brand blanks or factory seconds; they're the same industry-standard styles that decorators and distributors have been printing on for decades. Here's how the key options break down.

Gildan dominates the lowest price tier. The Gildan G500 Adult Heavy Cotton Tee may be the single most widely printed garment in the wholesale industry — a 5.3 oz 100% cotton blank with a broad color range, consistent sizing, and a surface that holds screen print ink cleanly. The G200 Ultra Cotton Tee steps up slightly to a heavier 6 oz construction for orders where a more substantial feel matters. For buyers who prefer a cotton-poly blend, the G800 50/50 Blend is a softer-feeling alternative that resists shrinking better than 100% cotton and is a common choice for athletic events. The G640 Softstyle is the lightest and softest Gildan option here—a 4.5 oz tee that punches well above its price point on hand feel. Gildan also covers youth and toddler with the G500B Youth Tee, making it easy to outfit an entire family event or school program from a single brand at a consistent price.

Hanes and Jerzees round out the cotton and blend options in the $2.89–$3.60 range. The Hanes 5280 ComfortSoft Cotton Tee carries the Hanes brand recognition that resonates with retail consumers who see the label, and the Jerzees 29M DRI-POWER Tee brings Jerzees' moisture-wicking 50/50 construction to the sub-$4 price tier—an unusually capable blank for the price, especially for outdoor events or athletic giveaways where a pure cotton tee might feel too heavy. Port & Company's PC55 Core Blend Tee is another reliable 50/50 option with a clean, structured appearance well-suited to embroidery.

Next Level is the standout surprise in this collection. Typically associated with the $5–$8 retail-quality tier, Next Level has several styles that land cleanly under $5 here. The N1533 Ladies' Ideal Racerback Tank at $3.69, the N1510 Ladies' Ideal T-Shirt at $3.70, and the N1540 Ladies' Ideal V-Neck at $4.29 all bring Next Level's lightweight, fitted, retail-feel fabric into the budget tier — making this collection an unusually strong option for women's programs where a softer, fashion-forward blank matters but budget is still a real constraint.

The bottom line: this is not a clearance bin. It's a curated selection of the industry's most reliable blanks at their most accessible price points, sourced from Gildan, Jerzees, Next Level, and Port & Company, all print-ready, all bulk-priced, all shipped in 1–3 business days.