The shift toward personalized apparel and small-batch production is accelerating, but so is the complexity of running a print-on-demand operation. With expanding product catalogs, procurement bottlenecks, costly shipping and high expectations for speed and accuracy, many apparel decorators are hitting operational limits.
GelatoConnect for Apparel changes that.
This expansion brings the full power of GelatoConnect’s AI-driven platform to on-demand DTF, DTG, embroidery production, and more – offering a single system for procurement, workflow, and logistics.
With integrations to platforms like Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, and more, GelatoConnect lets you:
Win more B2B and B2C sales by enabling merchant storefronts in minutes
Route orders by product, machine, or geography for hybrid production setups
Expand into new categories—like mugs, phone cases, or drinkware—without producing them in-house
Receive reciprocal volume when you fulfill for other PSPs in the network
GelatoConnect makes growth frictionless by removing the need for custom integrations or complex onboarding.
From DTG and DTF to embroidery, GelatoConnect unifies production into a single, operator-guided workflow:
Run any machine, any method: One system supports all major apparel processes. Hybrid setups allow DTF & DTG to run in parallel.
Reduce returns with <0.35% error rates: Built-in QC checks, real-time issue tracking, and visual confirmation ensure precision at every step.
Offer more, stay lean: Easily scale your SKU catalog or add new product lines via partner fulfillment—with zero disruption to your production flow.
Apparel customers using GelatoConnect report 2X growth without increasing headcount.
Tired of manual purchasing and restricting your cash flow with too much inventory?
GelatoConnect’s Procurement module offers full automation and traceability:
Optimize inventory and reduce costs: Cut overhead by up to 40% with real-time inventory tracking and AI-powered order receiving
Connect procurement directly to jobs: Auto-generate POs and sync supplier catalogs for full visibility
Expand your portfolio with just-in-time procurement: Grow without tying up cash in unused inventory
GelatoConnect partners report a reduction in inventory overhead of over 40%—freeing up working capital and warehouse space.
Shipping is no longer a cost center. With GelatoConnect Logistics, it’s a competitive advantage.
Lower shipping costs by up to 40%: AI chooses the most cost-effective carrier from over 100+ integrated partners
Achieve 98%+ on-time delivery: With real-time tracking, address validation, and automated label generation
Turn logistics into a revenue stream: Add customer-specific markups and auto-generate invoices
Unlike legacy tools or custom stacks, GelatoConnect is built from the ground up for the needs of today’s apparel PSPs:
Fast merchant onboarding
Zero-code integration
Real-time dashboards and mobile production tracking
Built-in intelligence across every module
Whether you're running DTF, DTG, or embroidery (or all three), GelatoConnect helps you:
Consolidate your tech stack
Reduce inventory overhead and shipping costs
Improve quality and delivery accuracy
Expand your product catalog without more staff