Can I Order Shirts With Two Different Designs in the Same Order? Pricing and Proofing Explained

Yes, you can order shirts with two different designs in the same order, and on single shirts the second design does not add a separate design charge. Each shirt is priced on its own: at LuxPort Print Co, a custom T-shirt is $24.99 with a front print and $29.99 with front and back. What changes with two designs is the paperwork, not the price. Each design needs its own line items, its own file, its own proof check, and a clear list of who gets which shirt. Crew packs work differently, because each pack is built around one print on every shirt. And if you only need DTF transfers, two designs belong on one gang sheet instead of two separate transfer orders. Below we walk through how pricing works for each option, how proofing works when there are two designs, and how to label everything so nothing gets swapped. This guide is from LuxPort Print Co, a custom shirt and DTF transfer shop in San Antonio.

Why would a group need two different designs?

Most groups start out thinking they need one shirt. Then the details show up. Some common reasons a San Antonio order ends up with two designs:

• Staff and volunteers. A church festival, school carnival, or fundraiser wants staff shirts that say "STAFF" and volunteer shirts that say "VOLUNTEER," with the same event art.
• Two sides of a family. A reunion where each family branch wants its own name on the shirt, or a cruise group where the grandparents get a "Crew Leaders" version.
• A business with two roles. Office staff get a clean left-chest logo, while field crews get a big back print with the phone number.
• Light and dark shirts. The same design, made in two versions so it reads on both. We cover that case in can one shirt design work on both black and white shirts.
• A birthday or event with a "main person" shirt. The birthday girl, bride, or retiree gets a special version, and everyone else gets the group version.

All of these are normal, and all of them can go in one order. The trick is to decide up front exactly how many different designs you have, because that number drives everything else.

How to count your designs correctly

A "design" is every finished shirt that looks different from the others. If the front is the same but the back says "STAFF" on some shirts and "VOLUNTEER" on others, that is two designs. If the art is the same but one version has white text for dark shirts, that is two designs. If only the name changes on each shirt, that is usually handled as a personalization list rather than a pile of separate designs, which we explain in can each shirt have a different name or number.

How much does it cost to order two different designs on single shirts?

On LuxPort's single-shirt listings, you pay per shirt, not per design. When this post was published, the live prices were:

• Design Your Own Custom T-Shirt: $24.99 front only, $29.99 front and back. That includes one front or left-chest design plus an optional back design, artwork review, and a digital proof before production.
• Custom T-Shirt, Upload or Design Your Own: $24.99 with a front print, and front and back printing is +$5 per shirt. Colors listed were White, Black, Gray, Navy, and Red in adult sizes S through 3XL.
• Custom cruise shirts: $27.99 front only and $32.99 front and back.

So a group of eight with four "STAFF" shirts and four "VOLUNTEER" shirts, all front-only on the $24.99 shirt, comes to 8 × $24.99 = $199.92 before shipping and tax. If all eight also get a back print, it is 8 × $29.99 = $239.92. Splitting the group into two designs did not change the per-shirt price. What would change it is adding a back print to some shirts and not others, which is fine too, as long as each line item shows which is which. Our post on whether front and back printing costs more breaks that down.

How to set up the cart with two designs

The upload shirt listing asks you to add each size and color combination as its own line item so the group count stays accurate. With two designs, take that one step further:

1. Pick your first design and add its shirts, one line item per size and color, with that design's file attached.
2. Then add the second design's shirts the same way, with the second file attached.
3. Use the notes or the design name on each line so it is obvious which file goes with which shirts.
4. If the upload control is not showing or you have more files than it takes, contact us with your artwork before you order.

That way, nobody has to guess whether the 2XL Black line is a staff shirt or a volunteer shirt. For help splitting sizes, see can I mix shirt sizes in a bulk order and how to collect sizes for a bulk shirt order.

Can two designs go in one crew pack?

This is the part people most often get wrong, so here is the straight answer from the live listings. LuxPort's 12-shirt Business Starter Pack ($155.88, about $12.99 each) and 24-shirt Crew Special ($311.76, about $12.99 each) are described as shirts "each with the same custom print," with front and back print included and a size and color breakdown after the order.

In plain terms, a crew pack is one design across the whole pack. If your crew needs two designs, you have two good options:

• Order a pack per design. For example, a 12-pack for the office logo and a separate 12-pack for the field crew back print. Each pack is priced at its own listed price.
• Contact us before you order. If your split is uneven, like 20 field shirts and 4 office shirts, reach out first and we will tell you the best way to set it up instead of you guessing.

Please do not assume two designs can be packed into one pack at the pack price. We would rather sort it out before checkout than after. You can see every pack size in the business crew shirt packages collection, and our guide to which crew pack size to order helps with the count.

What about different shirt colors or styles?

Different colors and different garment styles are their own questions, separate from different designs. If your plan is one design on several shirt colors, read can each department have a different shirt color. If it is one design on different garment types, read can I order different shirt styles in the same bulk order.

How much does it cost to print two designs as DTF transfers?

If you press your own shirts, the math is different, because you are buying printed film, not finished shirts. The Custom Single DTF Transfer listing is one image per order, from $3.99 (up to 2 × 2 inches) to $8.99 (up to 13 × 13 inches). The listing itself says that for multiple designs or mixed artwork, you should use the gang sheet builder.

The 12-inch-wide DTF Gang Sheet Builder lets you put both designs on one sheet. Live sheet prices started at $9.99 for 12" × 12" and $17.99 for 12" × 24", and went up to $129.99 for 12" × 240". You can upload a finished layout, or upload your designs and tell us the sizes and quantities in the layout notes. Leave about 1/4 inch between designs for cutting.

Here is why that matters for two designs. A gang sheet is priced by sheet length, not by how many designs are on it, so a staff design and a volunteer design can share the same sheet. Our posts on how many designs fit on a gang sheet, whether gang sheets cost less than individual transfers, and putting logos, names, and numbers on one gang sheet go deeper. When the sheet arrives, how to cut a gang sheet into individual transfers keeps the two designs from getting nicked.

How does proofing work when there are two designs?

Every design is checked before it prints. On the design-your-own shirt, artwork review and a digital proof are included in the product price, and the crew packs say a proof is included with every order and approved before we print. With two designs, that means two separate checks, even if the shirts are the same style and color.

Proof each design on its own

1. Read every word on design one. Then read every word on design two. Do not skim the second one because it "looks the same." The word that changed is the one most likely to have a typo.
2. Check that the shared parts match. If both designs use the same event logo, it should be the same size and in the same spot on both.
3. Check which shirts get which design. Compare the proof to your size list, not just to the art.
4. Check placement and print locations. If only one design has a back print, make sure that is clear.
5. Reply about each design by name. "Staff design approved. Volunteer design: change 2026 to 2027" is much clearer than "looks good, one fix."

Our shirt proof checklist covers each of these in more detail. For gang sheets, the listing explains that each upload goes through a file check for resolution, transparency, and fit, and we contact you before printing if something looks off. We print what you send, so check spelling, colors, mirroring, and dimensions on both designs before you upload.

How do you label files so the designs never get swapped?

Most mix-ups on two-design orders are not printing problems. They are naming problems. A file called final.png and another called final2.png is how the wrong shirt ends up on the wrong person. A few habits fix that:

• Name the file by design and location. For example, reunion-garcia-front.png, reunion-lopez-front.png, and reunion-back-all.png.
• Keep one list for the whole group. Columns for name, size, shirt color, and design name. Sort it by design before you send it.
• Use the same design names everywhere. In the file name, the cart notes, the list, and your proof reply.
• Send the best file you have. A transparent-background PNG at 300 DPI, sized at the final print size, is best. See which file format is best for shirt printing and whether you need a transparent background.
• Save the approved files. If you reorder later, you will want both versions. Our post on reordering the same custom shirts explains why.

San Antonio examples: two designs done the simple way

• Church fall festival. One event front design on every shirt, with "STAFF" on the back for the planning team and "VOLUNTEER" on the back for everyone else. Two designs, two proofs, one list sorted by role.
• Family reunion. Each family branch gets its branch name under the shared reunion art. Our San Antonio family reunion shirt guide covers sizes and colors.
• Small contractor. Office staff on single shirts with a left-chest logo, field crew on a crew pack with the logo on the front and a big back print. Two orders, each easy to check. Our custom work shirts page has more.
• Self-press crafter. Two customer logos on one gang sheet instead of two separate transfer orders, cut apart after it arrives.

Quick checklist for a two-design shirt order

1. Count your designs: every shirt that looks different is its own design.
2. Decide the product: single shirts for mixed designs, a crew pack per design, or a gang sheet if you press your own.
3. Name each file by design and print location.
4. Build one list with name, size, color, and design.
5. Add each design as its own line items, one per size and color.
6. Proof each design separately and reply by design name.
7. Think about a spare or two per design. See should I order extra shirts for a group.
8. Save the approved files for reorders.

Shipping goes out by USPS, UPS, or FedEx and is calculated at checkout, and local delivery in San Antonio is $12.99 within 10 miles. If you are not sure how to split your designs, call or text 844-589-7678 or email team@luxportprint.co before you order, and we will help you set it up.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order shirts with two different designs in the same order?

Yes. On LuxPort's single-shirt listings, add each design as its own line item, with each size and color as its own line under that design, and attach or send the matching file for each. Each design gets its own proof check before printing.

Does a second design cost extra?

On single shirts, each shirt is priced on its own: $24.99 with a front print, or $29.99 with front and back on the design-your-own and upload shirts. There is no separate charge for the second design itself. The price follows the shirt and print locations you pick.

Can I put two different designs in one crew pack?

LuxPort's 12-pack and 24-pack crew listings are built around one custom print on every shirt in the pack. If your group needs two designs, order a pack per design or contact us before you order so we can tell you the best way to split it.

Do I have to approve a proof for each design?

Yes. Every design is checked separately before printing, so read the wording, spelling, colors, and placement on each one. A mistake fixed on one design does not fix the other.

What is the best way to order two designs as DTF transfers?

The single DTF transfer listing is one image per order. For two or more designs, use the 12-inch-wide gang sheet builder and put both designs on one sheet, leaving about 1/4 inch between designs for cutting.

How do I keep two designs from getting mixed up?

Name every file with the design name, such as staff-front.png and volunteer-front.png, and keep one list that shows each person's name, size, color, and design. Send that list with the order.

Can I have one shared front design and different back designs?

Yes. Treat each front-and-back combination as its own design, because it is a different finished shirt. Order each combination as its own line item and check each proof on its own.