2026 Pricing Update & Outlook

Hi everyone,

As we close out another year, we’ve been taking time to reflect on how this year compared to previous ones. For some brokers, it was stable or even slightly stronger than last year. For many others, it was a year of ups and downs, and we’ve heard the common sentiment of “holding steady while riding out this unusual economic cycle.”

Mid-year, we released an updated price list that primarily lowered certain screen-printing tiers and adjusted a few areas that no longer made sense. That update was intentionally designed to stay competitive—especially with the rapid growth of DTF in our industry. Our goal at that time was not to raise prices, but to support brokers by keeping entry-level pricing as accessible as possible.

For the upcoming year, however, we unfortunately had no choice but to implement a modest average increase of approximately 3–5% across most categories, with the exception of lower-quantity embroidery. Looking ahead, California is expecting another minimum-wage increase, which naturally impacts operator wages as well. In addition, we’re seeing continued upward pressure on workers’ compensation insurance, supplies, and general operating costs. We’ve worked hard to absorb as much of this as possible, and this adjustment reflects only what’s necessary to remain sustainable.

A few additional notes for clarity:

  • We’ve added a new screen-printing category for vinyl windbreakers and certain jackets, as demand in this area has increased.
  • These garments often require additional labor, including seam removal and re-sewing when liners are present.
  • Most jacket printing also requires nylon bond additives and specialty inks, which add material and labor costs that needed to be properly accounted for.

We remain optimistic that 2026 will bring stronger momentum in both sales and production, which we hope will help stabilize costs moving forward.

Thank you sincerely for your continued trust, partnership, and business. We truly appreciate working alongside you, and we’re ready to take on the next year together.

Please make sure to send us an email asking for the 2026 price list since we do not send it out automatically.

Thank you so much!!
Rick H
J6 Designs
4189 Santa Ana Ave, Unit F