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How ecommerce print on demand works
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.
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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.
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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.
"I love our integration with Gelato. It helps us save so much time and money"
"When we started our business, we looked for a reliable and long-term partner. Not only does Gelato offer customer service that is always available, but they also use sustainable and local production, which makes our shipping times much faster."
Vicente Mourão and Marina Madaleno – Founders of Just Lyne
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“Gelato treats me the way I treat my customers”
“I am drawn to Gelato's values, principles, and culture. We are aligned. There is this equal flow. It is a very effective business model.”
Tomas Jancarek – Founder of Born Beau
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"Using Gelato feels like a little bit of magic"
"The quality of Gelato's products means there is one less thing to worry about. I know that when a poster is being sent to somebody the colors are going to be really vibrant"
Ruth – Founder of Nordhuset
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"I love our integration with Gelato. It helps us save so much time and money"
"When we started our business, we looked for a reliable and long-term partner. Not only does Gelato offer customer service that is always available, but they also use sustainable and local production, which makes our shipping times much faster."
Vicente Mourão and Marina Madaleno – Founders of Just Lyne
“Gelato treats me the way I treat my customers”
“I am drawn to Gelato's values, principles, and culture. We are aligned. There is this equal flow. It is a very effective business model.”
Tomas Jancarek – Founder of Born Beau
"Using Gelato feels like a little bit of magic"
"The quality of Gelato's products means there is one less thing to worry about. I know that when a poster is being sent to somebody the colors are going to be really vibrant"
Ruth – Founder of Nordhuset
"I love our integration with Gelato. It helps us save so much time and money"
"When we started our business, we looked for a reliable and long-term partner. Not only does Gelato offer customer service that is always available, but they also use sustainable and local production, which makes our shipping times much faster."
Vicente Mourão and Marina Madaleno – Founders of Just Lyne
“Gelato treats me the way I treat my customers”
“I am drawn to Gelato's values, principles, and culture. We are aligned. There is this equal flow. It is a very effective business model.”
Tomas Jancarek – Founder of Born Beau
"Using Gelato feels like a little bit of magic"
"The quality of Gelato's products means there is one less thing to worry about. I know that when a poster is being sent to somebody the colors are going to be really vibrant"
Ruth – Founder of Nordhuset
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.
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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.
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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.