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Merch Maker: Create your own merchandise with Gelato

Setup an ecommerce store and offer locally produced items to your customers. Gelato's network of worldwide printing hubs spans 32 countries across all continents.

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How to make your own merch with Gelato

Connect to Gelato

Connect your ecommerce business to link 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.

How simple is it to design merchandise online?

Have you ever had creative design ideas and wanted to make your own merchandise but didn't know where to begin? If so, you're in the right place.

Whether your goal is to grow your fan base, boost your brand awareness with personalized goodies, or win hearts with unique designs, our print on demand platform gives you the tools to make it possible without the hassles of bearing upfront costs and managing inventory.

Create as few or as many items as you want. Gelato fuels the entrepreneurial spirit of creative individuals so they can carve a niche for themselves in the market with their custom merchandise.

Begin selling merch with Gelato

Entrepreneur

Create products with the latest designs using Gelato's free to use screen printing tools and expand your reach by marketing and selling your products worldwide..

Artist

Transform your artistic creations into products and begin selling them online. With our user-friendly tools, you can effortlessly design and produce customized merch.

Social Media / Influencer

As a YouTuber, TikToker, or influencer, you can expand your brand by producing and marketing your own products to your fanbase and increase your following and engagement.

Try Gelato’s free merch maker and make money doing what you love

Make your own merchandise

Are you looking for the best print on demand service to help you design and sell merchandise online?

Take your ecommerce product offerings to the next level and generate more sales. Gelato is free to use, with no minimum orders, you only pay for what you sell.

Worldwide printing

The leading digital print on demand service with a network of over 130 worldwide printing partners spanning 32 countries across all continents.

Beginners and professionals

With hundreds of custom merch print on demand options, Gelato's print on demand model is perfect for beginners who are just starting to learn how to sell print on demand products.

World-class support

With 24/7 merchant support, you can trust that your print on demand needs will be met and that you're always receiving the highest quality customer care.

Custom merchandise you can sell with Gelato

Apparel

Wall art

Drinkware

Accessories

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

Start making money with your merch website today

Start selling print on demand products through your own online store today and integrate with platforms such as Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, and more.

With Gelato's user-friendly platform, you can sign up for free and begin turning a profit without any upfront fees or inventory commitments.

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.

Create merchandise designs online with Gelato

Make your own merchandise

Creating merchandise is made easy with Gelato's designer tool, regardless of your circumstances. Our merch design maker is versatile enough to cater to various business needs.

Whether you're an Instagram influencer or a global enterprise, we have you covered.

Hear from the experts on custom merch with Gelato

Why choose Gelato

▻ World's largest print-on-demand network

130+ print partners in 32 countries. Gelato is a truly global service.

▻ Sell globally, produce locally

Your products are produced close to your customers, wherever they are.

▻ 100% free editing tools

Create your custom products using our suite of free tools.

▻ 40+ logistics partners

Our global network of logistics partners ensures your products are delivered fast.

▻ High-quality products

We partner with the world's leading brands to ensure the best quality products.

▻ Endless creativity with Shutterstock Images

Access millions of images and graphics to create unique products you can sell in your store.

▻ 1-click integration to the leading ecommerce platforms

Connect your store to Gelato using our integrations with Shopify, Etsy and more.

Merch maker FAQs

What is merch?

Merch, also known as merchandise, is any type of good that’s for sale that is being marketed to a specific fanbase, such as a TV show, music band, or event. It can encompass a large variety of customized items, such as apparel, tote bags, or posters.

What is a merch maker?

A merch maker is a custom merchandise solution that’s designed to help customers, businesses, and creators design and sell custom merch such as phone cases, hoodies, t-shirts, posters, and more.

How to make merchandise for free?

There’s no real way to make merchandise for free, but there are ways to design and sell merchandise that you only pay for once you make a sale. For example, Gelato is a print on demand company that is free to sign up for and begin selling on, and you only will pay once you have a customer buying the merchandise. This is better for everyone, as no inventory is having to be stored, and no products are being created that will be sitting unsold later on, so it’s a more sustainable solution as well to sell merch with a print on demand model.

Which is the best platform for creating your own merchandise?

Gelato is the best print on demand platform for merch, 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.

What merch maker do YouTubers use?

Since selling merch is common on YouTube channels, many YouTubers use Gelato for their print on demand merch maker needs. With Gelato's merch maker, there are no upfront costs, and it’s simple and intuitive to design, sell, and create merch products and awesome branded products in just a few clicks. Gelato truly is an all-in-one solution to pair with your ecommere platform to make amazing merch.

How do I make merch and sell it online?

To start selling print on demand merch, first, connect 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 at fulfillment centers close to where your customer is located. Once the order is shipped to the customer, we’ll deliver your products fast and reliably, with reduced carbon emissions. It’s a win-win for the world, customers, and everyone.

Is it legal to sell merch?

It depends on the copyright, if you’re designing a custom item yourself, then it is completely legal. Where it can become illegal is if you’re using a copyrighted work and do not have permission from the owner/artist to do so. Gelato’s customer service team is happy to discuss copyright infringement with you if you want to make fan-made merch.

How do I start my own merchandise store?

We suggest using either Etsy or Shopify to begin your ecommerce online store. Once you’ve made your Etsy, Shopify, or similar account, you can connect it to Gelato using our easy integrations and begin designing and selling in your own merchandise store online under a print on demand model. This means there’s no maintaining inventory or upfront costs, you only pay for what you sell.

I want to sell merchandise on TikTok. Is Gelato right for me?

Sure, Gelato’s merch maker can be used to make custom merchandise for social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.

How much does it cost to make merch with Gelato?

With Gelato, you only pay for what you sell, so there are no upfront costs. Print on demand is an excellent way to start a business for this reason!