Custom Product Builder Calculator
Create custom merchandise quotes with this comprehensive product builder. Select from t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and more. Choose decoration methods like screen printing, DTG, embroidery, or heat transfer. Add personalization options, calculate quantity discounts, and see per-unit and total costs. Perfect for print shops, promotional product companies, and custom merchandise businesses.
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export function customProductBuilderCalculator(form: FormTs) {
form.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('header', {
computedValue: () => 'Custom Product Builder',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '1.5rem', 'font-weight': '600', 'color': '#1e293b' }
});
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20 });
// Product Selection Section
const productSection = form.addSubform('product', { title: '👕 Product Selection' });
productSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('productType', {
label: 'Product Type',
options: [
{ id: 'tshirt', name: 'T-Shirt' },
{ id: 'polo', name: 'Polo Shirt' },
{ id: 'hoodie', name: 'Hoodie / Sweatshirt' },
{ id: 'tank', name: 'Tank Top' },
{ id: 'longsleeve', name: 'Long Sleeve Shirt' },
{ id: 'hat', name: 'Hat / Cap' },
{ id: 'mug', name: 'Mug' },
{ id: 'tote', name: 'Tote Bag' },
{ id: 'apron', name: 'Apron' },
{ id: 'jacket', name: 'Jacket' }
],
defaultValue: 'tshirt',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('quality', {
label: 'Product Quality',
options: [
{ id: 'economy', name: 'Economy' },
{ id: 'standard', name: 'Standard' },
{ id: 'premium', name: 'Premium' },
{ id: 'luxury', name: 'Luxury / Retail' }
],
defaultValue: 'standard',
tooltip: 'Higher quality = better fabric and fit'
}, '1fr');
});
productSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('color', {
label: 'Product Color',
options: [
{ id: 'white', name: 'White' },
{ id: 'black', name: 'Black' },
{ id: 'navy', name: 'Navy' },
{ id: 'gray', name: 'Gray' },
{ id: 'red', name: 'Red' },
{ id: 'royal', name: 'Royal Blue' },
{ id: 'other', name: 'Other / Custom' }
],
defaultValue: 'white',
tooltip: 'Dark colors may affect printing cost'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('mixedSizes', {
label: 'Mixed sizes (S-3XL)',
defaultValue: true,
tooltip: 'Order includes multiple sizes'
}, '1fr');
});
// Quantity Section
const quantitySection = form.addSubform('quantity', { title: '📦 Quantity' });
quantitySection.addRow(row => {
row.addInteger('totalQty', {
label: 'Total Quantity',
min: 1,
max: 10000,
defaultValue: 50,
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('plusSizes', {
label: 'Include Plus Sizes (2XL-5XL)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Plus sizes have additional cost',
isVisible: () => ['tshirt', 'polo', 'hoodie', 'longsleeve', 'jacket'].includes(productSection.dropdown('productType')?.value() || '')
}, '1fr');
});
// Decoration Section
const decorationSection = form.addSubform('decoration', { title: '🎨 Decoration' });
decorationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addDropdown('method', {
label: 'Decoration Method',
options: [
{ id: 'screenprint', name: 'Screen Printing' },
{ id: 'dtg', name: 'DTG (Direct-to-Garment)' },
{ id: 'heattransfer', name: 'Heat Transfer / Vinyl' },
{ id: 'embroidery', name: 'Embroidery' },
{ id: 'sublimation', name: 'Sublimation' }
],
defaultValue: 'screenprint',
isRequired: true
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('locations', {
label: 'Print Locations',
options: [
{ id: '1', name: '1 Location (Front OR Back)' },
{ id: '2', name: '2 Locations (Front AND Back)' },
{ id: '3', name: '3 Locations (+ Sleeve)' },
{ id: '4', name: '4 Locations (Full Coverage)' }
],
defaultValue: '1'
}, '1fr');
});
decorationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addInteger('colors', {
label: 'Number of Ink Colors',
min: 1,
max: 12,
defaultValue: 2,
isVisible: () => ['screenprint', 'heattransfer'].includes(decorationSection.dropdown('method')?.value() || ''),
tooltip: 'Each color adds to setup cost'
}, '1fr');
row.addDropdown('designSize', {
label: 'Design Size',
options: [
{ id: 'small', name: 'Small (up to 4")' },
{ id: 'medium', name: 'Medium (up to 8")' },
{ id: 'large', name: 'Large (up to 12")' },
{ id: 'oversized', name: 'Oversized (12"+)' }
],
defaultValue: 'medium'
}, '1fr');
});
decorationSection.addRow(row => {
row.addInteger('stitchCount', {
label: 'Stitch Count (thousands)',
min: 1,
max: 50,
defaultValue: 8,
isVisible: () => decorationSection.dropdown('method')?.value() === 'embroidery',
tooltip: 'Embroidery priced per 1000 stitches'
});
});
// Add-ons Section
const addonsSection = form.addSubform('addons', { title: '✨ Add-ons' });
addonsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('names', {
label: 'Individual Names',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Add different name to each item'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('numbers', {
label: 'Individual Numbers',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Add different number to each item'
}, '1fr');
});
addonsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('tags', {
label: 'Custom Tags / Labels',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Replace manufacturer tags with yours'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('folding', {
label: 'Individual Polybag & Fold',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Professional packaging per item'
}, '1fr');
});
addonsSection.addRow(row => {
row.addCheckbox('rush', {
label: 'Rush Order (3-5 days)',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Standard is 10-14 business days'
}, '1fr');
row.addCheckbox('designService', {
label: 'Design Service',
defaultValue: false,
tooltip: 'Professional design assistance'
}, '1fr');
});
form.addSpacer({ height: 20, showLine: true, lineStyle: 'dashed' });
// Pricing Breakdown Section
const breakdownSection = form.addSubform('breakdown', { title: '📊 Price Breakdown', isCollapsible: true });
breakdownSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('productCost', {
label: 'Product Cost (per unit)',
computedValue: () => {
const productType = productSection.dropdown('productType')?.value() || 'tshirt';
const quality = productSection.dropdown('quality')?.value() || 'standard';
const basePrices: Record<string, Record<string, number>> = {
'tshirt': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 15 },
'polo': { 'economy': 8, 'standard': 12, 'premium': 18, 'luxury': 30 },
'hoodie': { 'economy': 15, 'standard': 22, 'premium': 32, 'luxury': 50 },
'tank': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 14 },
'longsleeve': { 'economy': 5, 'standard': 8, 'premium': 12, 'luxury': 22 },
'hat': { 'economy': 4, 'standard': 7, 'premium': 12, 'luxury': 20 },
'mug': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 12 },
'tote': { 'economy': 2, 'standard': 4, 'premium': 7, 'luxury': 12 },
'apron': { 'economy': 6, 'standard': 10, 'premium': 16, 'luxury': 25 },
'jacket': { 'economy': 25, 'standard': 40, 'premium': 60, 'luxury': 100 }
};
return basePrices[productType]?.[quality] || 5;
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
row.addPriceDisplay('decorationCost', {
label: 'Decoration (per unit)',
computedValue: () => {
const method = decorationSection.dropdown('method')?.value() || 'screenprint';
const locations = parseInt(decorationSection.dropdown('locations')?.value() || '1');
const colors = decorationSection.integer('colors')?.value() || 2;
const designSize = decorationSection.dropdown('designSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const stitchCount = decorationSection.integer('stitchCount')?.value() || 8;
const qty = quantitySection.integer('totalQty')?.value() || 50;
const productColor = productSection.dropdown('color')?.value() || 'white';
const isDark = ['black', 'navy'].includes(productColor);
let costPerUnit = 0;
const sizeMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 0.8, 'medium': 1, 'large': 1.3, 'oversized': 1.6
};
if (method === 'screenprint') {
// Base cost decreases with quantity
const baseCost = qty < 24 ? 4 : qty < 72 ? 3 : qty < 144 ? 2.5 : qty < 500 ? 2 : 1.5;
costPerUnit = baseCost * colors * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
if (isDark) costPerUnit *= 1.2; // Under-base needed
} else if (method === 'dtg') {
costPerUnit = 8 * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
if (isDark) costPerUnit *= 1.5;
} else if (method === 'heattransfer') {
costPerUnit = 5 * colors * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
} else if (method === 'embroidery') {
costPerUnit = (stitchCount * 0.5) * locations;
} else if (method === 'sublimation') {
costPerUnit = 6 * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
}
return Math.round(costPerUnit * 100) / 100;
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
});
breakdownSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('setupFees', {
label: 'Setup Fees (one-time)',
computedValue: () => {
const method = decorationSection.dropdown('method')?.value() || 'screenprint';
const locations = parseInt(decorationSection.dropdown('locations')?.value() || '1');
const colors = decorationSection.integer('colors')?.value() || 2;
if (method === 'screenprint') {
return colors * locations * 30; // $30 per screen
} else if (method === 'embroidery') {
return locations * 50; // $50 digitizing per location
} else if (method === 'dtg' || method === 'sublimation') {
return 0; // No setup
} else if (method === 'heattransfer') {
return 25; // Cutting setup
}
return 0;
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
row.addPriceDisplay('addonsCost', {
label: 'Add-ons (per unit)',
computedValue: () => {
let cost = 0;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('names')?.value()) cost += 3;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('numbers')?.value()) cost += 2;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('tags')?.value()) cost += 1.5;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('folding')?.value()) cost += 1;
return cost;
},
variant: 'default'
}, '1fr');
});
// Quote Section
const quoteSection = form.addSubform('quote', { title: '💰 Your Quote', isCollapsible: false });
quoteSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('pricePerUnit', {
label: 'Price Per Unit',
computedValue: () => {
const productType = productSection.dropdown('productType')?.value() || 'tshirt';
const quality = productSection.dropdown('quality')?.value() || 'standard';
const method = decorationSection.dropdown('method')?.value() || 'screenprint';
const locations = parseInt(decorationSection.dropdown('locations')?.value() || '1');
const colors = decorationSection.integer('colors')?.value() || 2;
const designSize = decorationSection.dropdown('designSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const stitchCount = decorationSection.integer('stitchCount')?.value() || 8;
const qty = quantitySection.integer('totalQty')?.value() || 50;
const productColor = productSection.dropdown('color')?.value() || 'white';
const isDark = ['black', 'navy'].includes(productColor);
const plusSizes = quantitySection.checkbox('plusSizes')?.value();
const basePrices: Record<string, Record<string, number>> = {
'tshirt': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 15 },
'polo': { 'economy': 8, 'standard': 12, 'premium': 18, 'luxury': 30 },
'hoodie': { 'economy': 15, 'standard': 22, 'premium': 32, 'luxury': 50 },
'tank': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 14 },
'longsleeve': { 'economy': 5, 'standard': 8, 'premium': 12, 'luxury': 22 },
'hat': { 'economy': 4, 'standard': 7, 'premium': 12, 'luxury': 20 },
'mug': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 12 },
'tote': { 'economy': 2, 'standard': 4, 'premium': 7, 'luxury': 12 },
'apron': { 'economy': 6, 'standard': 10, 'premium': 16, 'luxury': 25 },
'jacket': { 'economy': 25, 'standard': 40, 'premium': 60, 'luxury': 100 }
};
let productCost = basePrices[productType]?.[quality] || 5;
if (plusSizes) productCost *= 1.15; // 15% premium for plus sizes average
const sizeMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 0.8, 'medium': 1, 'large': 1.3, 'oversized': 1.6
};
let decorationCost = 0;
if (method === 'screenprint') {
const baseCost = qty < 24 ? 4 : qty < 72 ? 3 : qty < 144 ? 2.5 : qty < 500 ? 2 : 1.5;
decorationCost = baseCost * colors * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
if (isDark) decorationCost *= 1.2;
} else if (method === 'dtg') {
decorationCost = 8 * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
if (isDark) decorationCost *= 1.5;
} else if (method === 'heattransfer') {
decorationCost = 5 * colors * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
} else if (method === 'embroidery') {
decorationCost = (stitchCount * 0.5) * locations;
} else if (method === 'sublimation') {
decorationCost = 6 * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
}
let addonsCost = 0;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('names')?.value()) addonsCost += 3;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('numbers')?.value()) addonsCost += 2;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('tags')?.value()) addonsCost += 1.5;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('folding')?.value()) addonsCost += 1;
let totalPerUnit = productCost + decorationCost + addonsCost;
// Rush surcharge
if (addonsSection.checkbox('rush')?.value()) {
totalPerUnit *= 1.3;
}
return Math.round(totalPerUnit * 100) / 100;
},
variant: 'success'
});
});
quoteSection.addRow(row => {
row.addPriceDisplay('orderTotal', {
label: 'Order Total',
computedValue: () => {
const productType = productSection.dropdown('productType')?.value() || 'tshirt';
const quality = productSection.dropdown('quality')?.value() || 'standard';
const method = decorationSection.dropdown('method')?.value() || 'screenprint';
const locations = parseInt(decorationSection.dropdown('locations')?.value() || '1');
const colors = decorationSection.integer('colors')?.value() || 2;
const designSize = decorationSection.dropdown('designSize')?.value() || 'medium';
const stitchCount = decorationSection.integer('stitchCount')?.value() || 8;
const qty = quantitySection.integer('totalQty')?.value() || 50;
const productColor = productSection.dropdown('color')?.value() || 'white';
const isDark = ['black', 'navy'].includes(productColor);
const plusSizes = quantitySection.checkbox('plusSizes')?.value();
const basePrices: Record<string, Record<string, number>> = {
'tshirt': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 15 },
'polo': { 'economy': 8, 'standard': 12, 'premium': 18, 'luxury': 30 },
'hoodie': { 'economy': 15, 'standard': 22, 'premium': 32, 'luxury': 50 },
'tank': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 14 },
'longsleeve': { 'economy': 5, 'standard': 8, 'premium': 12, 'luxury': 22 },
'hat': { 'economy': 4, 'standard': 7, 'premium': 12, 'luxury': 20 },
'mug': { 'economy': 3, 'standard': 5, 'premium': 8, 'luxury': 12 },
'tote': { 'economy': 2, 'standard': 4, 'premium': 7, 'luxury': 12 },
'apron': { 'economy': 6, 'standard': 10, 'premium': 16, 'luxury': 25 },
'jacket': { 'economy': 25, 'standard': 40, 'premium': 60, 'luxury': 100 }
};
let productCost = basePrices[productType]?.[quality] || 5;
if (plusSizes) productCost *= 1.15;
const sizeMultipliers: Record<string, number> = {
'small': 0.8, 'medium': 1, 'large': 1.3, 'oversized': 1.6
};
let decorationCost = 0;
if (method === 'screenprint') {
const baseCost = qty < 24 ? 4 : qty < 72 ? 3 : qty < 144 ? 2.5 : qty < 500 ? 2 : 1.5;
decorationCost = baseCost * colors * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
if (isDark) decorationCost *= 1.2;
} else if (method === 'dtg') {
decorationCost = 8 * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
if (isDark) decorationCost *= 1.5;
} else if (method === 'heattransfer') {
decorationCost = 5 * colors * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
} else if (method === 'embroidery') {
decorationCost = (stitchCount * 0.5) * locations;
} else if (method === 'sublimation') {
decorationCost = 6 * locations * (sizeMultipliers[designSize] || 1);
}
let addonsCost = 0;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('names')?.value()) addonsCost += 3;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('numbers')?.value()) addonsCost += 2;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('tags')?.value()) addonsCost += 1.5;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('folding')?.value()) addonsCost += 1;
let totalPerUnit = productCost + decorationCost + addonsCost;
if (addonsSection.checkbox('rush')?.value()) totalPerUnit *= 1.3;
let orderTotal = totalPerUnit * qty;
// Add setup fees
if (method === 'screenprint') {
orderTotal += colors * locations * 30;
} else if (method === 'embroidery') {
orderTotal += locations * 50;
} else if (method === 'heattransfer') {
orderTotal += 25;
}
// Design service
if (addonsSection.checkbox('designService')?.value()) {
orderTotal += 75;
}
return Math.round(orderTotal * 100) / 100;
},
variant: 'large'
});
});
// Summary Section
const summarySection = form.addSubform('summary', {
title: '📋 Summary',
isCollapsible: false,
sticky: 'bottom'
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('summaryText', {
computedValue: () => {
const productType = productSection.dropdown('productType')?.value() || 'tshirt';
const method = decorationSection.dropdown('method')?.value() || 'screenprint';
const qty = quantitySection.integer('totalQty')?.value() || 50;
const productLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'tshirt': 'T-Shirts', 'polo': 'Polos', 'hoodie': 'Hoodies',
'tank': 'Tanks', 'longsleeve': 'Long Sleeves', 'hat': 'Hats',
'mug': 'Mugs', 'tote': 'Totes', 'apron': 'Aprons', 'jacket': 'Jackets'
};
const methodLabels: Record<string, string> = {
'screenprint': 'Screen Print', 'dtg': 'DTG Print', 'heattransfer': 'Heat Transfer',
'embroidery': 'Embroidery', 'sublimation': 'Sublimation'
};
return `${qty} ${productLabels[productType]} | ${methodLabels[method]}`;
},
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.95rem', 'font-weight': '500', 'text-align': 'center', 'color': '#1e293b' }
});
});
summarySection.addRow(row => {
row.addTextPanel('disclaimer', {
computedValue: () => 'Prices are estimates. Final quote may vary based on artwork review. Standard production: 10-14 business days.',
customStyles: { 'font-size': '0.8rem', 'color': '#64748b', 'text-align': 'center' }
});
});
form.configureSubmitButton({
label: 'Request Quote'
});
}
Frequently Asked Questions
What decoration method should I choose?
Screen printing is best for large orders (50+) with simple designs. DTG (direct-to-garment) works great for detailed designs and small orders. Embroidery is premium and durable, ideal for polos and hats.
What's the minimum order for custom products?
Minimums vary by decoration method. Screen printing typically requires 12-24 pieces, DTG can do single items, and embroidery usually needs 6-12 pieces minimum.
How does the number of colors affect price?
For screen printing, each color requires a separate screen ($25-50 setup each). DTG prints full color at one price. Embroidery charges per 1,000 stitches regardless of colors.
What's the difference between printed and embroidered logos?
Printing is more affordable and works well for detailed graphics and photos. Embroidery has a premium look, lasts longer through washing, and works best for logos and text.