{"id":11333,"date":"2026-02-27T14:24:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/?p=11333"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:07:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:07:35","slug":"12-things-to-consider-when-ordering-construction-t-shirts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/12-things-to-consider-when-ordering-construction-t-shirts\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Things To Consider When Ordering Construction T-Shirts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">Ordering construction T-shirts sounds simple, pick a color, add a logo, buy in bulk. But on a job site, a <strong><em>\u201csmall\u201d<\/em> <\/strong>shirt decision can turn into bigger problems: workers don\u2019t wear them, prints crack after two washes, the hi-vis effect gets blocked by a giant logo, or the fabric feels like a sauna by 10 a.m. If you want shirts your crew actually wears <strong><em>(and that don\u2019t waste money)<\/em><\/strong>, here\u2019s what to check before you order.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">1) Safety and Visibility <em>(don\u2019t assume \u201cbright\u201d = safe)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>If your crew works near moving vehicles, forklifts, heavy equipment, or public traffic, visibility is not optional. A shirt should help workers stand out in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daylight<\/li>\n<li>Low light (early morning \/ late afternoon)<\/li>\n<li>Night (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important notes:<\/strong> If your shirt needs a safety vest on top anyway, is the tee still doing anything? Sometimes yes (<a href=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/top-10-breathable-fabrics-for-hot-and-humid-weather\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3544\">hot weather<\/a>, vest removed briefly, or shirts used for lighter tasks). But if the tee will always be covered, your money may be better spent on higher-quality vests instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch-outs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reflective strips only work if they\u2019re not covered by harnesses, tool belts, backpacks, or big prints.<\/li>\n<li>Huge back logos can reduce the \u201cclean\u201d hi-vis area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11345 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-8.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-8.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-8-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-8-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-8-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-8-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">2) Site Rules and Compliance <em>(what your client\/GC will accept)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Different sites have different rules. Some general contractors require specific colors or standards. Some require hi-vis at all times. Some only require it for traffic control.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before you order, confirm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Required colors (lime vs orange)<\/li>\n<li>Reflective needs<\/li>\n<li>Logo placement restrictions<\/li>\n<li>Whether long sleeves are required for sun or safety reasons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important notes<\/strong>: If you ignore site rules, your \u201cbranding shirts\u201d might become \u201cwarehouse leftovers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11342 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-4.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-4.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-4-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-4-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-4-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-4-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">3) Fabric Choice<em> (match the job, not your personal preference)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Fabric is where most bad orders happen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common options<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/comparison-of-cvc-cotton-vs-100-cotton-vs-tc-poly-cotton-balancing-comfort-durability-and-care\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3541\">100% cotton: comfortable<\/a>, breathable, good for printing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Downside:<\/strong> holds sweat, can shrink, dries slower<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cotton\/poly blend:<\/strong> balance of comfort + durability, less shrink<\/li>\n<li><strong>Downside:<\/strong> varies a lot by supplier<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance polyester:<\/strong> moisture-wicking, dries fast<\/li>\n<li><strong>Downside:<\/strong> can snag, can <a href=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/do-synthetic-fabrics-hold-odors-why-it-happens-and-how-to-avoid-it\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3543\">hold odor<\/a>, printing must be chosen carefully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important notes<\/strong>: If your crew works in extreme heat and sweats all day, heavy <a href=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/cotton-compact-upgraded-cotton-for-a-smoother-stronger-and-more-refined-feel\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3546\">cotton can feel<\/a> \u201cnice\u201d at first, then become a wet towel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11346 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-2-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-2-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-2-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-2-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">4) Durability <em>(define it, don\u2019t just say it)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cDurable\u201d is vague. Ask for specifics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fabric weight (lightweight vs mid vs heavy)<\/li>\n<li>Strong seams and stitching<\/li>\n<li>Shrink control<\/li>\n<li>Colorfastness (does the neon fade after washes?)<\/li>\n<li>Resistance to abrasion (shoulders, waist area, tool straps)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important Notes:<\/strong> Are you buying \u201ccheap durable\u201d that lasts two months, or \u201creal durable\u201d that lasts a season? If turnover is high, you might not <a href=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/classic-vs-premium-t-shirts-which-is-best-for-your-custom-apparel-needs\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3545\">need premium<\/a>. But if you\u2019re replacing shirts constantly, cheap becomes expensive fast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11344 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-7.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-7.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-7-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-7-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-7-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-7-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">5) Comfort and Movement <em>(the shirt must work with PPE)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Construction workers move all day. The shirt should not fight that.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Room in shoulders and chest for lifting<\/li>\n<li>Length (does it ride up when bending?)<\/li>\n<li>Neckline comfort (no choking)<\/li>\n<li>Sleeve length (does it rub under vests\/harnesses?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important Notes:<\/strong> If the shirt irritates even a little, workers stop wearing it. Your order becomes wasted inventory.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11341 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-1-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-1-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-1-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">6) Fit and Sizing Plan <em>(most teams guess, then regret it)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Sizing problems cause the biggest reorders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do this instead:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/size-set-sample-what-it-is-why-you-need-it\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3547\">size run sample<\/a> (S\u20133XL or whatever you need)<\/li>\n<li>Let crew try on for 1\u20132 days<\/li>\n<li>Lock the size breakdown (example: 10% S, 25% M, 30% L, 25% XL, 10% 2XL\/3XL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important Notes:<\/strong> Are you <a href=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/the-common-t-shirt-size-percentages-in-group-orders\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3548\">ordering \u201cone size<\/a> fits all\u201d because it\u2019s easier for purchasing? That\u2019s how you end up with piles of unused size S and M.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11340 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-6.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-6.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-6-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-6-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-6-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-6-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">7) Printing and Decoration <em>(choose method like a builder, not a designer)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Your logo is great, until it cracks, peels, or makes workers hotter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Screen print:<\/strong> strong value, good durability on many fabrics<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/es\/heat-transfer-printing-for-t-shirts-pros-cons-benefits\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3542\">Heat transfer<\/a> \/ vinyl:<\/strong> sharp detail, fast setup &#8211; Risk: can peel or feel \u201cplastic\u201d and hot<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embroidery:<\/strong> premium look &#8211; Risk: heavy, can irritate, not ideal for big chest designs on tees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important Notes:<\/strong> Are you printing a huge full-back logo because it looks cool\u2026 while making the shirt hotter and less breathable? That can reduce wear compliance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11339 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-9.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-9.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-9-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-9-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-9-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-9-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">8) Logo Placement<em> (branding should not reduce safety)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Construction branding is about professional trust, not fashion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best-practice placements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small left chest logo (clean, professional)<\/li>\n<li>Medium back logo (keep it breathable and not too heavy)<\/li>\n<li>Optional name\/role (foreman, safety, electrician) for clarity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Avoid:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversized prints that block hi-vis areas<\/li>\n<li>Printing over reflective strips<\/li>\n<li>Dark ink coverage on breathable zones (turns a shirt into a heat trap)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11338 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-10.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-10.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-10-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-10-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-10-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-10-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">9) Color Strategy <em>(think visibility + dirt)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>Neon stands out, but it also shows stains differently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lime and orange:<\/strong> high visibility<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heathered fabrics:<\/strong> hide dust better<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dark colors:<\/strong> look clean longer, but lose visibility value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important Notes:<\/strong> Do you want the crew to look \u201cclean,\u201d or be \u201cseen\u201d? Sometimes you need two lines: a hi-vis line for high-risk zones, and a standard work tee for lower-risk tasks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11348 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-12.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-12-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-12-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-12-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-12-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">10) Weather and Layering <em>(one shirt won\u2019t cover every season)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><strong>If your team works year-round:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hot season:<\/strong> lightweight, moisture-wicking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rain season:<\/strong> quick dry matters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cold season: l<\/strong>ong sleeves or base layers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=&gt; Important Notes:<\/strong> If you buy only one tee style for the whole year, you\u2019ll get complaints, and reduced usage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11347 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-11.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-11-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-11-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-11-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-11-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">11) Inventory and Reorder Control <em>(consistency saves money)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>A smart shirt program includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A \u201cstandard spec\u201d (same fabric, color, fit, logo placement)<\/li>\n<li>A reorder plan (same vendor, same model)<\/li>\n<li>A \u201cgolden sample\u201d kept at the office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert;\"><strong>=&gt; Important Notes: <\/strong>If every reorder is a new shirt model \u201cbecause it\u2019s on sale,\u201d your crew will look mismatched and your branding will look sloppy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11349 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-13.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-13-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-13-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-13-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-13-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">12) True Cost <em>(think cost-per-wear, not cost-per-piece)<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cheap shirts feel like savings, but:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>shrink \u2192 replacements<\/li>\n<li>fade \u2192 replacements<\/li>\n<li>print cracks \u2192 replacements<\/li>\n<li>discomfort \u2192 workers don\u2019t wear them \u2192 wasted stock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A better way:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cost per wear = price \u00f7 estimated wears<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes the \u201cmore expensive\u201d tee is cheaper over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11350 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker.webp 1024w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-430x430.webp 430w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-700x700.webp 700w, https:\/\/mekonggarment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Construction-T-Shirts-wear-by-worker-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering construction T-shirts sounds simple, pick a color, add a logo, buy in bulk. 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