What is Print on Demand?
Print on Demand is a production method where the order goes to the manufacturer "on demand," or when someone places an order; the manufacturer or print shop will then print that product for them on an order-by-order basis. The item only prints after the item has sold, eliminating the need to hold an inventory of printed items.
What is a print shop?
A print shop is the manufacturer that will print garments and other items for you. Most print shops have capabilities to print using DTG, screen printing, embroidery, and sublimation.
What does POD mean in Printing?
POD is simply short for "Print on Demand"! Ecommerce sites like Fourthwall really excel at print on demand, enabling creators to choose from a huge catalog of print on demand items that can easily be customized with your own designs, to really showcase your brand and offer great merch to your customers.
Is POD the same as dropshipping?
They're not the same, no. Dropshipping is when you're selling a product that a manufacturer already has in inventory, and is ready to ship as soon as the order gets placed. You don't have control over the branding or customization of these products.
For POD, the manufacturer or print shop prints the product on demand with your branding or customization once the order is placed, and that product usually ships within a few days after the order is placed.
Get Started in Print on Demand with Fourthwall!
Fourthwall makes print on demand a simple process! You can choose from a wide range of items, from T-shirts to coffee mugs, hoodies to phone cases. Then upload your custom designs, and let Fourthwall and their production partners take care of the rest, printing your products and getting them shipped out to your customers. Get started on Fourthwall today!
