Create Your Custom Hoodie Business with Print on Demand

Start selling print on demand hoodies and sweatshirts fast with Shopify—no inventory required. Skip inventory and keep startup costs low—all you need is an idea. Build a stunning store that’s optimized for conversion and connect your store to your preferred print on demand supplier. Your supplier will print and ship them as they’re ordered—no inventory required. You can start with a free trial and begin building your website now.

How the Print on Demand Model Works

With print on demand, you can create a design—like a logo or image—and apply it to your sweatshirt with ease. You don’t need to buy inventory upfront—everything is made to order. When someone buys from you, the order automatically goes to your print on demand partner for printing and shipping. While the platform handles printing and shipping, you are still the main contact for your customers.

Key Print on Demand Suppliers

With 200+ integrations to choose from, pick the print on demand platform that fits your brand and budget:

• Printful handles production in-house, giving you maximum control over your brand.
• Printify offers the greatest flexibility and variety with a catalog of over 1,000 products.
• Gelato boasts 140+ production facilities worldwide, so you can ship locally almost anywhere.

Step-by-Step Production Process

Browse high-quality hoodies and sweatshirts in the supplier’s catalog and find the one that’s right for you. Here’s how it works:

1. Make your design using the print on demand platform’s image editor or get AI to generate one for you.
2. Choose the hoodie you want to add your design to.
3. Sync your products with your store and watch sales grow.
4. Order fulfillment: When a customer orders, the print on demand platform prints, packs, and ships the item directly to them.

Estimated Costs and Profits

Discover how much you could make selling print on demand hoodies and sweatshirts. Below is an estimation of potential earnings:

• Adjust your cost: $20
• Set your price: $35
• Estimate your monthly orders: 30

Note: All values are for estimation purposes only and do not include shipping fees, taxes, and other costs. Actual values may vary.

Best Practices for Your Hoodie Brand

When creating custom sweatshirts consider the following best practices to stand out in the market:

• Make unique designs: Stand out with original artwork that connects with your target audience.
• Order samples first: Always test your products before selling.
• Elevate the style: Like the brand L’Estrange, you can aim to reimagine the hoodie with smooth cotton jersey, a tailored fit, and suit-inspired details to make it a collectible, covetable item.
• Show up everywhere: Sell where people scroll with integrations for Instagram, TikTok, and more.

Production and Shipping Times

Production and shipping times depend on your print on demand provider and where your customer lives. Most orders are printed in 2–7 business days. Shipping can take a few more days, depending on the destination and shipping speed chosen. To keep everyone informed, share estimated delivery times on your website and use order tracking features.