If you’re looking to start selling online with your own design or logo, Print-On-Demand is one of the best ways to create and sell products online with no inventory. Selling products on demand is a quick, easy, and sustainable way to offer unique items to your customers. To help you choose the best products to sell, we’ve gathered our top-selling print-on-demand products so you can jump right into the fun.
What is Print On Demand?
Print-on-demand allows you to sell customized items without having to fulfill, ship, or carry inventory yourself. Companies like Bonfire offer this dropship fulfillment option, which allows you to design your unique products and share them with your audience. Your customers can then place their order, and it will be shipped directly to them. The order won’t be fulfilled until the order is placed, saving you time, money, and the hassle of carrying inventory. And since the items aren’t created until they are ordered, this zero-inventory model is better for the planet, too.
Best Print-On-Demand Products
Shirts
Shirts are a fun way to promote your business, spread awareness, or share an important message with your community. It’s no wonder they are such a popular print-on-demand product – everyone loves a t-shirt. It’s something that people of all ages can purchase, and a product that can be worn and enjoyed over and over again.
At Bonfire, we offer a wide array of shirt styles that you can sell in a free print-on-demand storefront. Our best-selling shirt style is our Premium Unisex Tee, which is a super soft and lightweight tee. It’s made from a blend of cotton and polyester and is ringspun and combed for that premium feel.
For a younger audience, the Youth Unisex Tee is the way to go. It has a classic fit and is made from 100% cotton, making it a soft tee that your younger ones will love.
If you’re looking for a trendy fit with premium quality, you can’t go wrong with any of the Stanley/Stella shirts. Some of their styles include the Stanley/Stella Unisex Creator 2.0 Tee, the Stanley/Stella Unisex Crafter Tee, and the Stanley/Stella Women’s Stella Muser Tee, just to name a few.
Sweatshirts & hoodies
Just like shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies are an ideal product to offer on demand, especially in the colder months. With a beautiful array of colors and high quality, the Comfort Colors Crewneck Sweatshirt is one of our best-selling fleece options. The item is garment dyed, which creates a vintage and unique look.
For an ultra-soft feel at a lower price point, the Softstyle Pullover Hoodie is a solid sweatshirt option to offer in your merch store.
Drinkware
When building out a print-on-demand store, it’s important to choose some products that are one-size-fits-all, like drinkwear. They’re useful, affordable, and work well as gifts.
For your coffee and tea lovers, add the Stainless Steel Travel Mug to your merch lineup. It’s double insulated and has a snap-on acrylic lid, so there are no spills when you’re on the move. To accompany the travel mug, we also offer the Stainless Steel Water Bottle, which is another fun option for those who are out and about.
For your homebodies, the Coffee Mug is a classic, cozy offering that is easy to customize. There’s nothing like curling up with a great book, a fluffy blanket, and your favorite coffee mug.
Bags
The Grove Sling Bag is a stylish, high-selling item that is a more unique offering to add to your merch store. With a padded shoulder strap and different compartment pockets, it’s great for hikes, morning strolls, and makes the perfect travel companion.
For something with a little more space, the Day Tripper Duffel Bag is another option to sell. It’s perfect for a trip to the gym or even a fun weekend. It’s got a waterproof interior, nylon handles, and a removable shoulder strap.
Eco-Friendly Totes
When searching for the perfect print-on-demand item to offer your buyers, why not consider an eco-friendly option? Our Organic Cotton Tote Bag is a proven success. Not only is it made from 100% certified organic cotton twill, but the item’s manufacturing process takes place in a SEDEX SMETA audited factory, with renewable energy and highly efficient sewing machines used to create the bags. Your buyers will love that their purchase is not only stylish and functional, but also environmentally friendly.
Hats
Like drinkware, hats make for a great gift, and are the perfect way to spread a message or promote your brand. With an array of hat styles to choose from, you can be sure your buyers will find a hat they love.
Our Printed Eco Baseball Cap is made from 100% cotton organic twill, and has an adjustable closure to ensure the perfect fit for each wearer. For a trendy hat option, consider the Printed Bucket Hat. It’s lightweight, durable, and can easily be folded for convenient packing.
With so many unique product options, you can be sure your print-on-demand store will have something for everyone. If you have your design ready and would like to see it on any of these products, you can order some samples or jump straight into designing products to put in your online merch store.
Don’t have a design ready? Check out our customizable design templates for some inspiration. If you need any design assistance or would like our team to help bring your idea to life, we offer design packages to fit anyone’s needs.
Choosing the Right Print-on-Demand Provider
When searching for the perfect fit to print and ship your products, you’ll want to consider fulfillment/shipping times, quality, and customer support.
Print-on-demand products don’t get fulfilled until the order is placed, so next-day shipping typically isn’t available with this fulfillment option. However, with Bonfire, we fulfill all orders as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality. Orders typically arrive within 7-14 business days after the order is placed.
Next, take a look at quality. Reviews can be helpful in determining the care and attention a company takes when printing products. You’ll want to make sure you choose a company known for its high printing standards and quality assurance.
That said, human hands can make human mistakes. Every now and then, something may fall through the cracks, even with a company that strives for perfection. When this happens, you want to make sure the company you choose has a good customer support team to help with any issues or questions you may have. Bonfire offers a generous 90-day hassle-free returns policy, which is one of the best in the POD industry. Our customer support is always there to ensure your buyers love what they receive and we make it right if they don’t.
Our support team is also happy to assist you in setting up your store or designing your suite of custom products. We are here to help set you up for success.
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FAQs
What is print-on-demand?
Print-on-demand is a fulfillment option where orders are not fulfilled until they’re placed, and then are dropshipped directly to the buyer. This helps save on any up-front costs of inventory, stocking, fulfilling, customer service, and shipping.
What are the most profitable print-on-demand products?
The most profitable products are shirts, sweatshirts, and unique non-apparel items like hats, drinkware, eco-friendly items, and bags. With Bonfire, you can set your own selling prices, so you can determine the right blend of profit for your business.
What are the best print-on-demand websites?
There are many print-on-demand sites to choose from. When comparing vendors, look at differences in fulfilment andshipping times, quality of products in the catalog, returns policies, monthly fees, other fees, and customer support to narrow it down to what fits your needs best. At Bonfire, we strive to fulfill orders as quickly as possible while still offering the amazing quality we’re known for. Our customer support team is always ready and happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have.
How do I price print-on-demand products?
This will depend on the profit margin you want to make. To figure out your selling price, take the base cost of the item and add the profit you’d like to make from each sale. This will give you the target selling price of the product you’ve designed.
How do I market print-on-demand products?
Once you’ve designed your online store of print-on-demand products, we suggest sharing your new store with your community on social media and other owned channels. Make sure it’s linked in all social profiles and on your website.
Written by: Katie Davis
Illustrated by: Tess Miller
