On Cyber Weekend next week, Teespring is teaming up with YouTube to offer you livestream shopping for your fans. Between the 27th-30th November, this interactive event gives creators the perfect opportunity to maximize their reach and connect with communities globally. As we move even further into the virtual world and with the arrival of digital products, Cyber Weekend is set to be HUGE this year.
An event you won’t want to miss…
Take this moment to really push promotion of your new, groundbreaking digital products. Shout about the fact your fans can download instantly without leaving the stream, and triggered alerts in-chat for every purchase allow you to give shout-outs 😏
Live merch alerts give you the chance to connect with your fans in real time. That said, 74% of followers online say they’re more likely to purchase and download a digital product by watching a video.
With global lockdowns still prevalent, your community will have time to support, watch live, and shop.
Livestreaming virtually replicates the real-life shopping experience fans would get walking around shops.
Grow your community—creators that plan to host livestreams with the shopping feature over Cyber Weekend are Marble Runs (1M subscribers) and TagBackTV (800K) among many other huge creators.
To take part in this event and use live merch alerts, you’ll need to set up the Teespring x YouTube merch shelf integration first. Find out how and apply if you’re eligible here. Not to worry if you haven’t got access yet, you can still kill it with sales and promotions via your livestream using the strategies below.
Black Friday—while your fans are excited and raring to go, plan a physical merch drop on Black Friday and announce a discount code especially for those who tune into your stream to use on their purchases over the weekend. Remind fans about your shipping cut-off dates if they’d like to receive their products by Christmas. NOW really is their time to get their orders in!
Cyber Monday—the clue is in the ‘cyber’. It’s digital product time. Keep your sales going and introduce another exclusive discount code for livestream followers and get them hyped over your brand new digital content. No shipping cut off dates to worry about here, or waiting at all for that matter. Fans can download and start using.
Giving Tuesday—because you should also use peak sales period to give back. Set up a charitable donation through your merch sales on Giving Tuesday. Pick your favourite charity, making sure your fans know that a proportion of each sale will be going to a good cause.
Head to your dashboard to set up your Cyber Weekend promo-codes or check out the blog with more guidance on how to get the most out of your sales this year.
Imagine being able to sell your merch directly through your TikTok account! If you hadn’t heard already, creators will soon be able to do exactly that. 😉 The TikTok x Teespring partnership everyone’s talking about is set to level up the commerce experience for content creators and their communities.
We’re currently testing the integration with selected creators, however the full release will be rolling out very soon. Be sure to register your interest below, and we’ll let you know when the integration is officially live. In the meantime, get prepared by creating your own TikTok account (if you haven’t already) and get clued up on the top merch promo techniques for this powerful platform.
Lifestyle, fashion and wellbeing influencer Sadie Aldis is just one of our talented creators sharing content on the platform. TikTok allows Sadie to share more of her personality to fans in fun and engaging videos. For creators like Sadie, the TikTok x Teespring integration will revolutionize the social commerce experience for all.
“My followers will be able to shop my merch without even having to leave the TikTok app”
Sadie started creating and selling merch on Teespring as a way to give back to her fans who are always supporting her and the content she shares. Recently launching her Your Mind is a Magnet hoodie, she’s already begun making noise on TikTok. Using the platform to post promo content, Sadie’s community are already racing to purchase both her digital and physical merch.
Thanks to Sadie for sharing her thoughts on the integration—we hope you’re now just as excited as we are! Discover more about Sadie via her official TikTok and YouTube channel and be sure check out her product collection. Don’t forget to follow @teespring on TikTok to be the first to know when the integration has launched!
Your product possibilities just got serious. Accessory pouches are now fully integrated for all creators and just waiting for your glorious designs. From stationery to makeup and sanitary products to miscellaneous items–these game changing products hold just about anything. With plenty of area to spread your design *all* the way around, now’s your chance to get creative and introduce this product before the holidays. Keep reading to find out more.
You’re able to apply designs to both sides of the pouch
Durable on-woven laminate protective black interior
Pull zip closure
Print file dimensions measure 8.5″ x 6″ at 300 ppi
Base cost of $10.98 with recommended retail price of $17.99
Getting organized
The beauty of this product is its versatility. With its laminate interior, it’s designed to last and carry just about anything. Demonstrate the various ways fans can use your pouches by ordering samples at base cost and promoting your design on social media creatively. Check some ideas below, which you can see in action from our own photoshoot:
Cosmetics pouch
Pencil case—store stationery and craft items
Travel / toiletry pouch
Feminine hygiene pouch
Miscellaneous ‘bits and bobs’ 😏
No holding back
Apply unique, on-trend designs to your accessory pouches your audience can relate to. For example, you might use a well known phrase you and your community use. We’ve been gathering a few inspo ideas on our Pinterest board. Create bundles of items by adding several types of product with the same design to one listing. You may sell a ‘back to school’ bundle of items buyers may use your accessory pouch to hold–perhaps a face mask, phone case and a set of die cut stickers. For example, Moriah Elizabeth uses the same range of colors and themes across all her bags and phone cases, encouraging fans to buy them together.
Ready to get your coolest designs onto accessory pouches? Head to the launcher.
Neck gaiters are now fully integrated and available for anyone to create and sell in the Launcher. The perfect addition to your product offering, this accessory is the a great way to boost your sales going into fall. The fully customizable printable area makes for stand-out designs. Continue reading for product details, design inspiration, and ways to style this versatile product.
All-over printed unisex neck gaiters are double layered for warmth going into fall and feature a vibrant, sublimated print. Made with high-quality, custom workmanship, this product is made using cut and sew assembly in the U.S.
11” high by 10” wide
Double layered with 96% polyester and 4% spandex-brushed jersey
One size fits all
Print file dimensions are 25″w by 27″h @300 ppi
Multiple styling options
There are plenty of ways to style and wear neck gaiters, throughout all seasons and weather. This accessory is designed to protect against nature’s elements; the hot sun, the intensity of high winds or for harsh, cold conditions going into fall. Covering the entirety of the face effectively (nose, mouth, chin, and neck) whilst looking awesome with your designs.
With its stretchy and soft material, consider also styling this accessory as a bandana, a wide headband, scarf, or a face covering for intense weather conditions. For design inspiration, check out our Pinterest board.
More area to create trippy textures
As an accessory with more surface area to cover with sublimation print, your design will run all the way round the neck gaiter. Trippy textures and tie-dye effects are a popular choice for accessories so check out our inspiration board and blog to get your creative cogs turning. Be sure to try out our free all-over print design patterns too. Also, see our top tips for coming up with a design concept here.
Ready to start creating neck gaiters? Visit the Teespring Launcher below.
We’re kicking off August with the arrival of unisex zip hoodies. They’re super wearable, comfy, on-trend, and have arrived just in time for fall. Visit the launcher now to customize and create this product instantly.
Unisex zip hoodies are the perfect staple item for any wardrobe and a great addition to your merch offering.
Available in 6 different color options
Soft 50/50 cotton + polyester blend fabric
Triple-needle top coverstitching along cuffs, a waistband and pockets.
A full-zip front
Single-ply hood, tag-free neck label and a dyed-to-match drawcord
Available in sizes S-3XL
File formatting
Zip hoodies can be customized in two areas; the front left chest area and the back. The front design area is 4” height x 4” width (1200 x 1200 px). The back printable area is 16.5” height x 12.4” width (4,950 x 3,720 px). When creating designs for this product keep these printable dimensions in mind—you’ll want to create high resolution design files that are 300 DPI at the scale of print for the best print quality possible.
Design inspiration
Coordinate your designs with top trending products like face masks, fanny packs, and more to increase shoppers’ cart size and increase sales. Simple, understated designs are currently on trend for this product and can create a “premium” aesthetic for your merch collection. Check out our Pinterest inspiration board for design ideas and examples of what’s trending now.
Head to the launcher now to create your own zip hoodies.
Teespring has released new statistics demonstrating the power of creators monetizing their audiences through creating and selling their own merch. Powered by a category dubbed as ‘creator commerce’, the platform has reported four quarters of compounding growth with 97% growth in Q2 2020 alone.
Teespring pivoted in 2018 to focus on building a creator-first platform and forged deep partnerships with YouTube, Twitch and Instagram that has resulted in explosive growth of 300,000+ creators signing up to the platform to build their socially integrated ecommerce stores. Teespring revealed it has on average 2400 global creators signing up to its platform every day, and has paid out over $80M in creator profits over the past 2 years. Average revenue per successful creator has grown by 31% since lockdown, showcasing the power of creator commerce during COVID.
In response to ongoing monetization challenges for creators, Teespring has focused on building a platform-wide approach, making many, if not all of its features available to creators of all sizes. Whilst the platform hosts some large creators eg. Phil DeFranco [6mil YT subscribers], Liza Koshy [17mil], Faze Clan [8mil], Will Smith [8mil] and Mr Bean [21mil], it also supports more niche creators—the likes of Team Kentucky, Mauna Built, and the Fitness Marshall. The effects of COVID-19 on online shopping have been monumental – retail websites generated 14.34 billion visits in March 2020, up from 12.81 billion global visits [Statista.com] in January 2020.
Teespring stats show that its growth in successful selling creators on the platform has been monumental with 213% growth since 2018. One key catalyst of success for the business has been moving away from its roots of tees and apparel. In mid 2019, Teespring rebuilt its technology to allow creators to design their own bespoke products. Bespoke and non-apparel products have driven $49M in sales since launching and are currently growing 109% YoY. As they continue to accelerate, it is expected that non apparel categories will be the majority of all sales by the end of 2021.
CEO, Chris Lamontagne comments “For us, tees and apparel should be like what books were to Amazon—it was only the beginning. It will always be core to our business, but the future is deep diversification of product range, allowing our creators to sell anything to their communities. Teespring is leading the way in bringing an unrivaled offering to creators which can only be achieved through our deep-rooted relationships with the creators we work with.”
The company’s return to ‘hyper-growth’ follows a dramatic and well documented turnaround led by Lamontagne. The business has pegged its next phase of growth as potentially its most transformative, as it undergoes a radical facelift [due in early September] as well as a product redesign that will help carve the way for selling digital goods and a new set of deep social partnerships soon to be announced.
Teespring, CEO, Chris Lamontagne comments “It’s our continued objective to make ecommerce social. We continue to strive to create a platform that will act as a utility for our creators in helping them build their businesses. By removing all of the difficult parts of selling online – eg, design, social selling, customer service and fulfillment, we are in essence, creating a Shopify designed specifically for creators. We have a lot of work to do, but it’s great to be back on our growth track”.
Teespring is the leading social commerce platform which empowers creators with an end-to-end solution to design, promote and sell customized on-demand products without cost, risk or hassle. Integrations with YouTube, Instagram, Twitch, Discord and Streamlabs have helped Teespring to become the go-to company for over 300,000 creators to monetize their content creation and create and sell authentic products to their fans. Teespring has most recently announced its Brand Partnership Program, connecting creators with enhanced merchandise options from top-level brands like Champion, changing the face of e-commerce for creators. In 2019, Teespring became the fourth top visited apparel website in the United States and announced its profitability.
*UPDATE* We strive to ensure all the products you create and sell are of the highest quality for your community. We make meaningful relationships with our vendors to do so. Unfortunately, our Pet Hoodie vendors have been unable to make the products adhere to the highest standard that we hold. Therefore, we have made the decision to discontinue pet apparel as part of our product offering. We are very sorry for any inconvenience and would like to thank you for your patience.
As of today you can create merch for *all* members of the family including dogs, cats, bunnies, pigs, and more! Create pet hoodies instantly in the Teespring Launcher and offer a variety of size and color options to fit all your customers’ furry friends.
Product details
Not only do pet hoodies look adorable, they’re also designed for comfort and durability.
Features quality poly/cotton blend material with a soft interior
Available sizes range from S – 6XL
Double stitched for durability
Features an opening on the back so leashes can be clipped onto collars
The printable area dimensions are 7.5″ width x 9.5″ height (720 x 912px) For sizes S-M, art work will be scaled down to fit.
The recommended retail price is $25.99 for this product
We’ve also provided a sizing chart on listing pages so shoppers can see the correct size based on their pet’s measurements and weight. There are even size suggestions based on breed. 😏
Design inspiration
We’ve collected popular pet apparel design trends to help inspire you! Check out our Pinterest design board below and think about your top-selling designs; would they look good on pet hoodies too? Pet hoodie inspiration
Try offering product combos to increase cart size (image source)
Increase shopper’s cart size by offering matching human + pet design combos (like in the image above). You can also add different designs to different products within your listings to create funny product combinations like “fur mom” and “fur baby” (learn how).
If you don’t have a design handy, you can use the text tool in the Teespring Launcher and add playful slogans or phrases like “sleep, eat, bark, repeat” to your pet hoodies too.
Feeling inspired? Head to the launcher now to create pet hoodies.
You can instantly create and sell custom cloth face masks in the launcher. This product is fulfilled globally, meaning we’re able to optimize production and delivery timelines based on your fans’ location. Adding face masks to our product offering is the direct result of numerous requests from our user community. We hope this new product offers creators and their followers a sense of community and self-expression in the process.
Product details: Cloth face masks provide full nose and mouth coverage when worn. Each mask’s exterior is made of 100% polyester and can be customized using sublimation print. The interior of the mask contains 100% cotton lining in white. Masks include two white, elastic ear loops on each side so people can comfortably wear them over their face.
Please note cloth face masks are not medical grade products. You can reference the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for recommendations on the best types of face coverings to use for self-protection
Single-sided print (exterior)
7″ w by 3.5″h size
Two elastic, white ear loops
Covers mouth and nose
100% polyester exterior with 100% cotton lined interior
$7.50 base cost and $12 – $15 recommended retail price
Care instructions: machine wash cold, line dry, do not bleach
Design formatting tips: Face masks are fully integrated in the launcher so you can create them instantly. The exterior of each mask is decorated using sublimation print so you can create a variety of vibrant and eye-catching designs. If you plan to add a logo or text to your mask, consider using our design template to check the ‘safe’ area for placing these elements (see image below)—when worn, the sides of the mask may fold to fit the curve of the face, so design elements outside of the safe area may be hidden under the folds.
Keep in mind we recommend creating design files that are 8.3″w by 7.8″h (2490 px x 2340 px) @ 300 ppi. Check out our free pattern collections that can be uploaded to the launcher as well as our inspiration board for more design ideas. Quick tip, you can easily apply your existing t-shirt designs to this product and choose a colored background in the launcher too.
How your design will look from template to preview
Head to the launcher now and select “Cloth Face Mask” to upload your design. If you’re new to Spring you can check out our full launch tutorial here.
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.
