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Sell Globally, Produce Locally

Gelato's founder and CEO, Henrik Müller-Hansen, discusses how creators can unlock the speed, reach and scale of local on-demand production and delivery.

How ecommerce print on demand works

Connect to Gelato

Connect your ecommerce store to connect your existing products or create new products.

Start Selling

Your customer browses your ecommerce store and places an order.

Take it easy

We take care of the entire fulfilment process and produce your product closer to your customer.

The order is shipped

We deliver your products directly to your customer via our fast and reliable global logistics network.

What is print on demand?

Print on demand

Gelato's print on demand order fulfilment 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.

Custom products

By printing on demand, you can create a vast variety of products and custom designs for yourself, or sell using ecommerce under your brand.

Delivered fast

Gelato automatically sends your order to the nearest production fulfilment center. This means there is no inventory, and the merchandise requires zero management, storage, or security.

Custom products you can sell with Gelato

Men's clothing

Women's clothing

Wall art

Phone cases

Drinkware

Calendars

The Gelato POD 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.

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

Print on demand for any business

Creators

As a creator, you are looking to make custom products as an artist or influencer.

Ecommerce store owner

You want to start an ecommerce store online selling custom products across various platforms. You're in luck, Gelato pairs our print on demand services with many ecommerce platforms!

Global enterprise

You have a global business that needs customized high-quality products printed on demand in large volumes. Look no further!

Ecommerce platform integrations

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 ecommerce integrations.

How Gelato fuels your print on demand business

Sell globally, produce locally

Gelato powers the world’s largest network of local production hubs 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 the 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 to thousands of customers.

Superior quality

Make a lasting impression on your customers with cutting-edge technology and sustainably sourced-materials from industry-leading brands.

Advantages of on demand printing

1. Cost saving: There’s no initial inventory needed, so this automatically saves you money upfront. Plus, you can list a product and see if there’s an interest in it first before ordering it.

2. Low-risk business: With POD, there’s no renting a storefront and having to hire staff.

3. You are your own boss: You can take chances and call the shots, as you’re able to be your own boss when selling POD items and making custom product decisions.

4. Your business can be global: Reaching a global client base is easy with on demand printing, as your custom products can appeal to customers all over the world while still being sold both locally and internationally.

5. Unique products: With on demand print, you have many unique print options and customizable products to choose from, meaning you can get creative in your designs from unique custom hoodies to custom wallpaper and more. Browse our full catalog of hundreds of items.

Gelato’s global print on demand platform stats

67%

The potential saving of carbon emissions per order when printing locally with Gelato.

85%

The percentage of orders that are produced in the same country as they are delivered.

3445 km

The average shipping distance saved per order when printing on demand with Gelato.

Print on demand FAQs

What Is print on demand?

Print on demand is a process where you work with a supplier to customize products with your own designs to sell them on a per-order basis under your own brand.

How do you start selling with print on demand?

Start selling with print on demand by connecting your eCommerce store to Gelato. Next, connect your existing custom products or create new custom products. After that, your customer browses your eCommerce store and places an order. At Gelato, we take care of the entire fulfillment process and produce your product close to where your customer is located. Once the order is shipped to the customer, usually in 2-5 business days, we’ll deliver your products fast and reliably, with reduced carbon emissions. It’s a win-win for everyone!

Is print on demand still profitable?

Yes! Since print on demand products are made to order, this model satisfies a demand for custom products while still remaining profitable. As we’ve mentioned before, selling print on demand eCommerce is a low-risk way to start and operate a business, as there is no need to store and protect inventory, and it’s an easy way to check if there’s a demand for a product before investing and producing it, so it’s more environmentally friendly, too. Gelato is free to use, with no minimum orders or leftover stock. Because the products are made on demand, you only pay for what you sell.

How much do you make with print on demand?

That’s entirely up to you! Many factors come into play, for example, are you a new print on demand eCommerce business starting, or do you have an established successful business with repeat customers? Either way, the sky's the limit with POD, you get out of it what you put into it, from individual artists and creators using it to produce artwork, to global enterprise companies using it to mass produce high-quality products quickly.

Which platform is best for print on demand?

Gelato is the best print on demand platform, as we produce your products on demand and in 100+ locations worldwide — reaching your customers faster while reducing waste, costs, and carbon emissions. We’re easy to use and work relentlessly to help you scale your business and get the most out of the platform. You can reach our customer success team anywhere, anytime.

Is Gelato print on demand free?

Yes! Gelato is free to use, with no minimum orders or leftover stock. Because the products are made on demand, you only pay for what you sell. Thousands of online stores connect to Gelato for customized print on demand products. With Gelato, the average delivery time for your customers in the United States will be 2 to 3 days. Faster, smarter, and greener.

How does Gelato print on demand work?

To start selling print on demand with Gelato, first you can easily connect your eCommerce store to Gelato. Next, connect your existing products or create new custom products. From this point, your customer will browse your eCommerce store as usual and place an order. We take care of the entire fulfillment process and produce your product close to where your customer is located. Once the order is shipped to the customer, usually in 2-5 business days, we’ll deliver your products fast and reliably, with reduced carbon emissions. It’s a win-win for everyone!

Where is Gelato located?

Gelato is based in Oslo, Norway. However, we produce products on demand in 100+ locations worldwide — reaching your customers faster, while reducing waste, costs, and carbon emissions. We’re a truly global brand.

Is print on demand worth it?

Yes, at Gelato, we know it is. Print on demand companies and print on demand services are the future, as the demand for custom products isn't going anywhere, and with the ability to easily customize white-label products and provide quick, high-quality digital printing, partnering with a print on demand partner like Gelato has never been easier. Try it for yourself to check our product quality, and we're certain you'll be overjoyed with the final product.