Calculating DTG Cost per Accepted Garment

Calculate DTG unit cost using garments that pass inspection. Include preparation, labor, finishing, maintenance and reprints alongside ink consumption.

Build a transparent worksheet Start with blank cost and the consumables used by the actual artwork. Add pretreatment, labor minutes, finishing, packaging and allocated operating costs. Keep estimated figures separate from values measured in a trial.

Use the accepted-output denominator Divide the relevant batch cost by garments accepted for delivery rather than the number loaded into the printer. Review expensive defects and setup losses separately. A low ink estimate can hide a costly handling or rejection problem.