Usually yes at 12 and 24 shirts, and often at 50 when the design is one-off or may change. DTF printing avoids the screen-making and setup costs that can make small screen-printing runs expensive. Screen printing can become the better value when you repeat the exact same design in much larger quantities.
Why DTF can cost less
Screen printing normally requires separate screens and setup for the artwork and ink colors. Those costs are spread across the order, so they can weigh heavily on a 12- or 24-shirt run. DTF prints the artwork onto film and heat-presses it onto each garment, making it practical for full-color designs, names, numbers, and small batches without the same screen setup.
At 12 shirts
For a small crew, DTF is usually the more practical choice. LuxPort’s listed 12-shirt crew pack is $155.88, or $12.99 per shirt. That kind of order can be difficult to justify with screen printing if setup charges are a large part of the quote, especially when the design has multiple colors or detailed artwork.
At 24 shirts
DTF often remains the lower-friction option at 24 shirts, particularly for a business crew, event team, or changing roster. LuxPort’s listed 24-shirt crew pack is $311.76, which works out to $12.99 per shirt. You can submit the artwork online, review a free digital proof, and approve the design before production.
At 50 shirts
At 50 shirts, the answer depends more on the design and how often you will reorder it. DTF can still be the better value for a one-time order, a full-color logo, or artwork that changes from job to job. LuxPort’s listed 50-shirt crew pack is $649.50, or $12.99 per shirt. Screen printing may win when the same simple design repeats in larger volume and its setup cost is spread across many more garments.
Compare the full quote
Do not compare only the decoration price. Ask whether the quote includes setup, screens, artwork preparation, garment costs, print locations, and the number of ink colors. A DTF transfer by itself is a different purchase from a finished custom shirt: LuxPort lists single custom transfers from $3.99–$8.99, large 12-inch transfers at $9.99, $12.99, or $16.99 by size, and 12-inch gang sheets from $9.99–$129.99. Finished shirt orders include the blank garment and pressing.
Order from San Antonio
LuxPort Print Co is not a walk-in shop. Start online by choosing the appropriate custom DTF shirt, crew pack, transfer, or gang-sheet option and uploading your artwork. You receive a free digital proof before production. Once approved, the order can be shipped nationwide, delivered locally in San Antonio, or arranged for appointment handoff. Production resumes October 13, 2026, so choose a ready-by date that fits your project.
For a San Antonio crew-shirt quote, LuxPort Print Co can be reached at 844-589-7678 or team@luxportprint.co. Correspondence address: 10730 Potranco Rd Suite 122-520, San Antonio TX 78251.
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