What is print on demand?
Print on demand custom products
Print on Demand (POD) is a method of producing high-quality products and selling them directly to customers around the world.
By printing on demand, you can create custom merchandise on your own schedule and sell it via your online business. Printing on demand eliminates the need for inventory and reduces costs, as each item is only produced when an order is placed.
Custom products with Gelato
Gelato's print on demand fulfillment platform enables sellers to produce their products in the destination country. The items sold can be produced and shipped locally, with no minimum order. Faster, smarter, and greener.
Gelato automatically sends your order to the nearest printing facility. This means there is no inventory, and the merchandise requires zero management, storage, or safety.
Ordering custom products for yourself or to sell online?
I’m ordering custom products for myself
Ordering custom products for yourself has never been easier.
Upgrade your closet - Design high-quality and durable custom fashion items and keep up with current trends while uniquely expressing yourself.
Custom products make great personalized gifts - Show your loved ones how much you care by creating gifts designed with them in mind.
Test out our custom product options - Gelato offers many production techniques and printing methods, such as direct-to-garment.
Customize one of our templates - Getting creative can sometimes be daunting when looking at a blank product. Use our templates to get started, and then customize any product from any category.
I’m selling custom products online
Gelato wants to support your ecommerce business growth and help you scale your business. We have many easy integrations if you have an online store or are looking to start one.
Try out your custom product ideas risk-free - Test out designs and trends without having to manufacture and spend costs upfront- if it doesn't sell, you don't have inventory going to waste.
Order merch samples - With Gelato POD, you can test out your merch for yourself before you begin selling it in your ecommerce store. Order a sample for yourself and have it shipped to your door. You can inspect our high-quality, eco-friendly made items.
Grow your profits - Offering POD customized products has many benefits for your store and for customers. Businesses can turn a considerable profit long-term by offering POD products online.
Grow your business audience - Gelato makes it easy to scale your business, refine your brand, and advertise and market your store effectively—read our blog and learn new skills by signing up for free lessons on Gelato Academy.
Create and sell custom print on demand products
Start designing custom made products today
Gelato's print on demand order fulfillment platform enables sellers to produce their products in the destination country.
The items sold can be produced and shipped locally, with no minimum order. Faster, smarter, and greener.
How producing custom products works
The Gelato Network
130+ production partners in 32 countries
Gelato makes the production and delivery of custom products simple, borderless, and programmable. Our teams are based in offices around the world and we process millions of print jobs each year for creators, startups, and large enterprises.
For information about which products are produced locally in which countries, please consult our product catalog.
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom
Asia Pacific
Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore
Americas
Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, USA
How Gelato fuels your ecommerce business
Sell globally, produce locally
Gelato powers the world’s largest print on demand network of local print providers for ecommerce sellers. Produce what you need, where and when you need it. Faster, smarter and greener.
Easy to use
Integrate your ecommerce store to Gelato in seconds to start creating, selling, and adding products to your store.
Risk free
Gelato is free to use, no minimum orders or leftover stock. Because the products are made on demand, you only pay for what you sell.
24/7 customer support
We work relentlessly to help you scale your business and get the most out of our print on demand platform. Reach our customer success team anywhere, anytime.
Built for scaling your business
Production in 32 countries ensures reliable, on-time delivery of 10+ million orders across a wide variety of product categories.
Superior quality
Make a lasting impression on your customers with cutting-edge technology and sustainably sourced-materials from industry-leading brands.
Ecommerce platform integrations
Easy store connection
Designed for creators and entrepreneurs, scaled for enterprises. Thousands of businesses use Gelato’s software and APIs to produce and deliver custom printed products anywhere in the world.
Connect your store to Gelato’s API directly or via our easy-to-use integrations with the leading ecommerce platforms.
Sell custom products with Gelato
Custom phonecases
Create and market exclusive, high-quality phone cases in your online store. Our range includes different sizes and styles to cater to your preferences.
With Gelato's user-friendly design editor, you can add patterns, graphics, or logos easily and create products that reflect your style.
Business and stationary
We mean business when it comes to branded material and stationery. Bespoke stationery is a great way to upsell your photographs or illustrations.
Quickly turn your art into notebooks and wall calendars that can decorate your customers' homes and offices. We offer a full range of custom-produced products for maximum choice and flexibility.
