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Print on demand t-shirts

Design and sell unique, premium quality t-shirts in your ecommerce store or order for yourself.

We have built the world's largest network of local production hubs to produce and deliver your print on demand shirts anytime, anywhere.

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Print on demand
90%

of all orders are produced locally

90%

of orders arrive within 5 days of ordering

140+

print providers across 32 countries

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Create and sell your own print on demand t-shirts

Gelato's custom t-shirt product enables ecommerce sellers to design and fulfill premium and organic cotton apparel through a decentralized network of 140+ local production hubs. This local-first model ensures t-shirt orders are printed and shipped from within the customer's region, reducing delivery times and minimizing carbon emissions.

Print t-shirts on demand

With high-quality, customizable products, Gelato is the leading sustainable print on demand company to use for your own t-shirt printing needs.

We provide a cutting-edge shirt prints design tool to enable independent designers and ecommerce business owners to print shirts on demand that are unique and reflective of their brands.

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Sell custom t-shirts to drive your profits

If you're looking to expand your store's inventory, T-shirts can be an excellent choice. With their versatility and popularity, print on demand t-shirts can appeal to a wide range of customers.

By offering a variety of unique styles and vibrant colors, you can inspire your customers with fresh and trendy print designs on shirts.

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Premium print on demand t-shirts

At Gelato, we place a high value on quality and attention to detail, which is why we only collaborate with partners and brands who share these same standards.

We believe that offering consistent, superior quality is essential to providing our customers with the best experience possible.

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Get creative in the design editor

Access our design editor to upload your shirt print designs or create new ones. Edit text, select layouts, or explore 360+ million images in our Shutterstock library.

Our tools help you create picture-perfect designs that your customers will love.

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How to start selling custom t-shirts with Gelato

Apparel MenConnect your store to Gelato

Integrate easily with platforms like Shopify, Etsy, or WooCommerce.

Apparel MenList your products for sale

Add customizable items such as t-shirts, posters, mugs, or phone cases.

Apparel MenCustomer places an order

Gelato automatically fulfills the order by routing it to a nearby print provider.

Apparel MenProducing your goods & shipping

The product is printed, packaged, and shipped directly to the customer.

Need inspiration? Explore our t‑shirt design ideas for trending styles.

Custom t-shirt products you can sell with Gelato

Heavyweight unisex crewneck t-shirt

Our heavyweight cotton t-shirt is a durable staple product with a classic fit. One of the most popular items, it has a relaxed style made for everyday and casual wear

  • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton

  • Taped neck and shoulders for durability

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Premium unisex crewneck t-shirt

The standard in premium unisex t-shirts. A well-loved favorite, featuring a crew neck short sleeves and is designed with superior combed and ring-spun cotton that acts as the best blank canvas for quality shirt printing

  • Retail fit with unisex sizing.

  • Shoulder taping, preshrunk fabric, and side-seamed.

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Organic unisex crewneck t-shirt

Your artwork will pop against the background of our new high-quality, soft crewneck print on demand shirt.

  • They’re made of 100% certified organic ring-spun cotton and will look great on men or women.

  • Perfect for eco-conscious customers

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Organic kids crewneck t-shirt

Classic comfort meets color with these soft crew neck t-shirts for kids. These shirts provide the perfect fit and the soft feel essential for everyday wear.

  • Ribbed collar

  • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

  • Self-fabric back neck tape

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How Gelato’s print‑on‑demand platform 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.

The Gelato Network

140+ 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.

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Trusted by successful businesses worldwideYour brand is built on trust. Our network operates on a single, rigorous quality standard. From paper stocks to garment prints, we ensure consistency, order after order. Don't just take our word for it—see what creators are saying.
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Bad Botanist

"Working with Gelato has definitely helped me with reducing issues. I have way less damaged prints arriving or anything arriving at the wrong place. It has significantly reduced the amount of time I have to spend doing manual tasks."

Isabel Beard, Founder

RecombinantCulture

RecombinantCulture

"The idea that I could have an easily run, global business in twenty-eight countries now around the world – the effortlessness and simplicity of that international scope is by far one of the things that I love the best about working with Gelato."

Charles Leech, Founder

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Brigz Tattoos

"The biggest thing that stood out bout Gelato was the ability to ship almost anywhere in the world within three to five days. That was crucial for us as we were starting to get orders from all over. The idea of local production really aligned with our values of sustainability."

Christina and Corbin Briggs, Founders

Begin a print on demand t-shirts business with Gelato

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Creators

You can make custom products as an artist or influencer. Design shirts for no upfront cost and start selling in less than an hour.

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Ecommerce store owner

You want to start an ecommerce store selling custom products across various platforms. Gelato pairs our print on demand services with many ecommerce platforms.

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Global enterprise

Do you have a global business that needs customized, high-quality products? Print on demand in large volumes is available with Gelato.

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.

eCommerce Integrations with Gelato

Create and sell your custom product designs

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Sell print on demand t-shirts with Gelato

Worldwide printing

The leading digital print on demand service with a network of over 140+ worldwide printing partners spanning 32 countries across all continents. Local production reduces delivery times and emissions and is better for your customers.

Beginners & 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.

Hear from one of our customers:

"Gelato helps lighten the workload by taking care of all the production and logistics"

" Moreover it's a great place to start due to the low barriers it creates to enter the market. Their stellar service is always there to help and rare problems that do occur are solved quickly and effectively "

Stijn Willemse, Founder of DIS-ORDER

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