Rhodes Printing vs Custom Ink
We priced the same four garments with the same one color print on both websites, then lined up everything else that is different. Rhodes Printing is the family owned Oklahoma print shop behind crispyprint.com, printing since 1954.
Last updated October 12, 2026
Price per shirt
White garment, one color front print, quoted on October 12, 2026.
| Garment | 24 | 48 | 100 | 250 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan 5000 tee | Rhodes Printing | $10.50 | $8.25 | $6.50 | $5.75 |
| Custom Ink | $11.30 | $9.55 | $8.70 | $8.15 | |
| Bella+Canvas 3001 tee | Rhodes Printing | $12.75 | $10.50 | $8.75 | $8.00 |
| Custom Ink | $15.25 | $13.55 | $12.70 | $12.15 | |
| Gildan 18000 crewneck | Rhodes Printing | $18.50 | $16.25 | $14.50 | $13.75 |
| Custom Ink | $16.17 | $16.53 | $16.75 | $16.85 | |
| Gildan 18500 hoodie | Rhodes Printing | $22.75 | $20.50 | $18.75 | $18.00 |
| Custom Ink | $23.51 | $23.88 | $24.15 | $24.25 |
Rhodes Printing prices come from the CrispyPrint Design Studio. Custom Ink prices come from the Custom Ink Design Lab for the same garment, all size M, with Oklahoma delivery. Custom Ink prices include their free standard shipping; we also ship free anywhere in the U.S. Neither price includes sales tax. Prices change, so check each site for a current quote.
What else is different
| Rhodes Printing | Custom Ink | |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 5 to 7 business days | About 2 weeks with free standard delivery; faster delivery costs extra |
| Walk in | Three shops: Coweta, Claremore and Tahlequah | No Oklahoma store; you order online |
| Talk to a person | Real people 24/7 | Phone 8am to midnight ET on weekdays, 10am to 6pm ET on weekends |
| Proof | See and approve a proof before you pay | Pay online at checkout |
| Who prints it | Family owned Oklahoma shop since 1954 | National online company |
When Custom Ink may be the better fit
If you want a product we don’t carry from a very large catalog, or you need shirts shipped one at a time to people spread across the country, Custom Ink is built for that. For Oklahoma teams, schools and businesses that want a local shop, a real proof and a faster turnaround, we think we are the better call.
Questions
Is Rhodes Printing cheaper than Custom Ink?
In our October 12, 2026 quotes, Rhodes Printing came in lower in 15 of 16 price points, usually by $2 to $4 a shirt. The one exception was the Gildan 18000 crewneck at 24 pieces, where Custom Ink was $2.33 cheaper.
How fast is Rhodes Printing compared to Custom Ink?
Our standard turnaround is 5 to 7 business days from proof approval. For the same order placed on October 12, 2026, Custom Ink estimated about two weeks with free standard delivery.
Does Rhodes Printing ship?
Yes. We ship free anywhere in the U.S., or you can pick up at our shops in Coweta, Claremore or Tahlequah.
Can I see my design before I pay?
Yes. Every order gets a digital proof, and nothing is printed or charged until you approve it.
Is there a minimum order?
Screen printing starts at 15 pieces per design. Heat transfer has no minimum, so a single shirt is no problem that way.