How Much Does Screen Printing Cost in New Orleans?

The honest answer: screen printing cost in New Orleans comes down to three things — how many pieces you order, how many ink colors your design uses, and the garment you choose. Understand those three levers and you can budget with confidence. Here is how each one works.

1. Quantity: the biggest factor

Screen printing has a fixed setup cost for every job (burning screens and setting up the press), so that cost is spread across your order. Print 12 shirts and each one carries a big share of setup; print 200 and the per-shirt price drops sharply. This is why bulk orders for teams, events, and businesses across New Orleans and Metairie are so cost-effective.

2. Ink colors: keep it lean to save

Each ink color in your design needs its own screen and its own pass on the press. A clean one-color logo is the most affordable option; a full-color, photo-style print costs more to set up. If budget is tight, simplifying your artwork to one or two spot colors is the fastest way to lower the price without losing impact.

3. Garment choice

A basic cotton tee is the value option, while premium, ring-spun, or performance garments raise the base cost per piece. We will help you match the garment to your budget and use case, whether that is giveaway festival tees or staff uniforms that need to last.

4. Setup and art fees

Most orders include the standard setup, and our in-house graphic artists prepare your proof before anything hits the press. You approve the proof first, so there are no surprises.

How to lower your screen printing cost

  • Order in larger quantities to drop the per-shirt price.
  • Consolidate your design to fewer ink colors.
  • Plan ahead so you are not paying for a rush.
  • Bundle multiple items into one order.

Get a real quote today

Every job is different, so the best way to know your exact price is a quick quote. Tell us your quantity, colors, and garment and we will give you a clear number. Call N.O. Vative Printing at 504-309-9683 or explore our New Orleans screen printing services. Prefer embroidery for uniforms and hats? See our custom embroidery options too.