Fanny packs, also known as waist bags or hip packs, will continue to trend as one of the hottest selling accessories this year. You can earn $15+ with each fanny pack sale while giving customers a stylish way to carry their stuff with plenty of storage options and an adjustable fit. Head to the Teespring Launcher to create this exciting new product instantly.
Designs are printed on the front of fanny packs (single sided print) and the back panel is black, which matches the adjustable strap, interior lining, and zippers. With a base cost of $19.75, Teespring users can expect to make $15+ in profit when selling fanny packs at our recommended retail price of $34.99.
Fanny packs are made of lightweight, 100% spun polyester with a fully lined interior.
They also feature a strap which can be adjusted to 52” at full length to accommodate a variety of sizes.
The back panel is made to protect from wear and tear and is easy to clean.
Fanny packs offer a variety of storage options and feature a back pocket with zipper plus an interior pocket with zipper and three card holders.
Design inspiration
You’re able to customize the entire front area of this product, which leaves a lot of room for imagination. Check out our free design patterns linked below plus our fanny pack inspiration board on Pinterest to see what’s selling. When designing fanny packs, keep in mind the printable dimensions are 15.56″ x 5.72″ (2,334 x 858 pixels) for the main panel, and 15.56″ x 2.04″ (2,334 x 306 pixels) for the top panel. We recommend creating designs that are 300 DPI (minimum of 120 DPI) for highest quality print possible.
We’ve streamlined the process to help you easily source and sell custom patches. This product is perfect for adding a personal touch to items like backpacks, beanies, jackets, and more. Now you’ve unlocked patches in the launcher, you’ll be able to submit your product request for processing.
Just like lapel pins and keychains, patches cannot be produced on demand and require a minimum order quantity of 100 units. You have the option to pay for inventory upfront, or you can create a pre-order listing and we’ll process orders using the money generated from pre-order sales. Don’t forget as part of our TeespringGo service we’ll handle inventory storage, order fulfillment, custom support, etc. for you too. Continue reading to learn more about how you can source and sell custom patches.
Part 1: Customizing your patch
The patch type you choose will depend on your design.
Embroidered patches make the most of high-contrast designs and are the perfect combination of affordability, durability, and design potential. Embroidery makes designs look sharp and textured by highlighting details
Printed patches offer a higher level of design detail compared to embroidered patches. Choose printed patches if you want to create a vibrant, full-color design.
Patch Characteristics
Backing: embroidered patches feature iron-on backing—this way customers can easily attach their patches to various fabrics (following these steps for example). Keep in mind customers can also attach patches to clothing and accessories by sewing them on or using safety pins if they prefer.
Base material: patches feature polyester blend twill base material. This provides each patch with a stiff base to embroider on.
Border: patches feature a merrowed border (overlock stitch) to secure design threads.
When submitting your embroidered patch request, these are the characteristics you can customize using the form:
Design file
Vectorized design files are preferred, but we can accept JPEG, .JPG, .PNG, .AI, .EPS,.PSD, .TIFF and .PDF design files. We recommend submitting high resolution files (300 DPI) with at least 2.5” x 2.5” (750 x 750 pixels) dimensions. If you’re not able to submit a design file through the form you can provide a design link in the comments section of the form instead. Keep in mind small fonts/details are not recommended for embroidery. We recommend limiting designs to 9 colors or less; adding 10+ colors will increase the base cost of your patches. Keep in mind if your patch design features neon colors this may increase the base cost slightly as well.
Embroidered patches: Small fonts and details are not recommended for embroidery. We recommend limiting designs to 9 colors or less; adding 10+ colors will increase the base cost of your patches and/or require the use of printed patches instead. Keep in mind if your embroidered patch design features neon colors this may increase the base cost slightly as well.
Printed patches: Printed patches enable you to use full-color designs. Keep in mind the complexity of your design will determine the print method used; for example screen printing is typically used for basic designs and patterns, while direct-to-garment printing is used for photo-realistic images and complex, multi-color designs.
Patch size
The most popular patch size is 3 Inches, however, if your design features text or lots of details we may recommend choosing a larger size. Keep in mind the larger the patch size the more the base cost increases. Standard sizes range from 2 inches to 6 inches. Custom sizes are available upon request.
Quality (base cost)
Because patches are not produced on demand they require a minimum order quantity of 100 units—meaning you must order (or pre-sale) at least 100 units for your inventory to be produced. Keep in mind that the more units you order, the lower the base cost. Please note we also recommend ordering an additional 5% of inventory for replacements and exchanges. Below is a table with examples of price ranges, please note your quote may vary depending on the number of thread colors in your design and patch size.
Selling price
Popular pricing for patches ranges from $4 to $12. You will decide what selling price you want your patch to have and how much profit you’ll earn per sale. Spring charges a fulfillment fee that is 15% of the selling price (minimum $2) which covers inventory storage, order fulfillment + packaging, customer support, etc. This fee is collected each time a patch is sold.
Part 2: Sourcing & selling patches
Here’s a breakdown of how the sourcing process works.
1. Submit request
Once you’ve unlocked patches you’ll see the ‘Custom patch’ product icon in the launcher. Click the icon and fill out the form with your patch characteristics and submit your request. We aim to process all requests within 24–48 business hours.
2. Pay deposit
Once we receive your submission we’ll send you a non-refundable deposit payment link for $50. The deposit will go towards the inventory cost once you’re ready to place your order.
3. Approve quote
Once the deposit is paid we will process your request and follow up with a quote and product mockups in the next 24-48 business hours. These will require your approval before we continue with processing your request.
4. Source + sell
You have the option to source patch inventory upfront, or you can run a pre-order listing and use the funds from pre-orders to pay for inventory. Here’s how it works:
Quotation 1: Pay for inventory upfront
When you approve the quote and the mockups the next step is to pay for the full inventory. Once full inventory payment is received your patch order will be processed and we’ll confirm the estimated delivery time for your patches to reach our facility. Once payment is processed your patches should reach our facility within 14 business days.
Once inventory arrives we’ll take product photos and create the patch listing for you. We’ll make sure to set the listing to ‘private’ so you can make it public and start selling when you’re ready. You can sell your patches until stock runs out.
Quotation 2: Pay for inventory upfront
We offer a pre-order option for creators who are unsure how much inventory to order or would like to avoid paying for inventory upfront. Here’s how it works:
After approving the mockup you’ll need to confirm the minimum order quantity (MOQ) you’re comfortable with — i.e. the minimum number of patches you plan to sell. Note the MOQ must be at least 100 units and the quoted price is locked in once the listing is created (i.e. if you sell over 100 units the base cost will not change).
Next we’ll create a pre-order listing for buyers to reserve their patch. The pre-order period usually lasts two to four weeks. The limited time aspect can create FOMO (fear of missing out) and result in more orders placed within a short period of time.
We’ll inform buyers of the estimated delivery timeline for their order on the listing page and within confirmation emails. We’ll also advise them of the minimum order quantity so if the MOQ isn’t reached they’ll understand why their order is cancelled.
After the pre-order period ends (and MOQ is reached), we will use the funds from orders to pay for the inventory. Please note we also recommend ordering an additional 5% of inventory for replacements and exchanges.
Inventory should arrive within 14 business days once production begins. At that time we’ll send the orders to your buyers.
5. Get Paid
After patch orders are shipped to buyers, profit from sales will be available for withdrawal within your Spring account.
Visit the launcher now to see if you’ve unlocked patches.
Social proof is an important marketing tool, especially when it comes to online shopping. Social proof normally includes user-generated content like customer testimonials, case studies, online reviews, etc. Considering 84% of millennials are likely to be influenced into making a purchase based on user-generated content (social proof) it’s clear just how powerful social proof can be!
Lots of creators incorporate social proof into their promotional efforts by collecting and sharing their community’s photos. Photos of fans wearing and using your products generate hype, as well as affirm the value and quality of the products you’re selling. This content also functions as positive reviews of your products. Sharing them is an engaging way of generating trust in your brand. Not only this, but it also brings your community together, leading to more sales in the future.
Check out our video and complete guide below for examples of how creators are using social proof to leverage more merch sales—get inspired and try them out for yourself.
