Starting a clothing brand used to be somewhat risky, with high startup costs due to inventory and overhead requirements. However, this is no longer the case because of the evolution in printing technology and methodologies. With dropshipping and print-on-demand, printshops like us can help you quickly launch your custom clothing brand. Continue reading to learn how to make your mark in the clothing and apparel market with our step-by-step guide on starting your custom clothing brand with Printwell’s customizable apparel collection.
Starting A Clothing Brand Is Simple With E-commerce
Does starting your clothing brand or simply creating swag for your business without worrying about logistics, warehousing, inventory and, most importantly, without any commitment sound like something up your alley? With Printwell, you can quickly sell custom apparel and accessories without doing any of the heavy lifting!
This Is How Print-On-Demand Works:
1: Pick & Personalize
Look through our products and choose the ones that spark your joy!
2: Create your designs!
Whatever your style is, you need to add your designs to your selected products!
3: Confidently Sell
Now that your designs have been created, you need to list them on your online store and start selling them!
4: Leave the rest to us
Every time you sell a product, we will handle the production and logistical side of getting the products into the hands of your clients.
Benefits of Dropshipping/ Printing On Demand
Cost Efficient
With Dropshipping, you remove all of the financial obstacles that come with managing your inventory and overhead.
You Are Your Boss
Work on your terms and conditions. No Commitments.
Risk-Free Scalability
Test the waters before scaling up and keep the risks minimal.
How To Start A Clothing Brand With Print-On-Demand
Step 1-Create Your Brand Identity
What is the vision? What are you trying to tell your customers? You will need to start thinking about your tone, vibe and a brand name that resonates with your audience. Use tools like Google Trends to stay on top of the latest trends and find your niche!
Step 2- Choose Your Print-On-Demand Partner
Choosing a Printshop like Printwell as your partner will provide you with everything you need to make your brand a reality without the traditional barriers to entry involved in starting your clothing line or swag for your current business.
Step 3- Take A Look At Printing Techniques
Different designs will require you to look at different printing techniques. You will get to choose from methods like:
Screen Printing:
Great if you want vibrant colours and will be ordering in bulk.
Heat Transfers:
Perfect for small batches and complex designs.
Direct-To Garment:
Wonderful for detailed, eye-popping colours.
Direct To Film:
An excellent choice for durable, high-quality prints.
Embroidery:
Provides a premium feel that is textured.
You can get in touch with us to see which methods would be more appropriate for your vision.
Step 4- Design your Collection.
Show your creativity by taking a look at inspirations and then applying some of your ideas by playing with colours, typography, mockups, templates and more! Use the tools at your disposal to bring your idea to life! Once you are happy with it, we recommend you order a sample to know what you will send to your clients.
Step 5- Choose Your Sales Channels
Where and how you sell is just as important as how you sell!
Step 6- Create Your Online Store
Your website is just as important as the products. You must set up your E-commerce shop to start selling and fulfilling orders.
Step 7- Marketing Your Brand
Use digital marketing strategies to grow your brand and engage with your audience. Create a social media presence, start email marketing, and consider partnering with relevant influencers in your niche.
Most Popular Print-On-Demand Products
- T-shirts: A universal canvas for expressing creativity.
- Hoodies: Comfort meets style in this wardrobe staple.
- Posters: Artistic expressions that adorn walls.
- Mugs: Morning brews in mugs that speak personality.
- Embroidered Items: Elegance woven into fabric.
Interested To Start A Clothing Brand?
Let’s connect! Setting up a shop with Printwell will allow you to sell custom apparel quickly. Choose us as your partner, and let’s set you up on the path to success!
