Episode 138 – Think Outside The T-Shirt
You CAN do more than just custom t-shirts. And in this episode of the CAS Podcast we go through the WHY's the HOW's and some just great ideas of PROFITABLE things you can add to your embroidery or custom t-shirt business.
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Show Notes
One thing is has become clear this year. That MOST of our new customers, and ones adding new machines to their shop, are doing a lot more than just apparel.
At every tradeshow, in every industry email and magazine, even in ColDesi emails you see more and more outside the norm.
Just recently we finished a video on making custom Whiskey glasses with DigitalHeat FX.
And the Embroidery Grip has been selling more and more because embroiderers are embellishing more than just polos.
Cutters and spangle machines are also doing a LOT more - especially for holiday items.
And of course - the king of NOT printing apparel is our UV printer lineup!
So during this episode we're going to look at the most popular and PROFITABLE things people in the custom apparel business are selling.. that's not actually apparel.
What are some popular items you might not be selling now?
- Mugs
- Can Cookers
- Tumblers
- Backpacks
- Hip Packs / Fanny Packs
- Aprons
- Blankets
- Lunch Bags
Below are some links to items with cost and estimated retail values.
Example: Custom Apron: https://colmanandcompany.com/SM-A520.html
Cost $5.60
Retail between $17 and $31
Example: Custom Hip Pack: https://colmanandcompany.com/SM-BG905.html
Cost $4.78
Retail $15.99
Example: Coasters: https://compressuvprinter.com/mutoh-valuejet-426uf-desktop-printer-making-custom-coasters/
Stone Coasters Retail: $23
Cost $1.84
Holiday Ideas
Embroidery:
- Custom Christmas stocking
- TurkeyDay and Christmas Table Runners
- Christmas tree skirts
- Holiday aprons
- Bags and backpacks
- Oven mitts
- Christmas ornaments
DigitalHeat FX:
- Whisky glasses (milk?)
- Picture frames
- Christmas ornaments
Spangles:
- Custom Christmas stocking
- TurkeyDay and Christmas Table Runners
- Christmas tree skirts
- Holiday aprons
- Bags and backpacks
- Oven mitts
- Christmas ornaments
Videos and Episodes mentioned:
Episode 125 | The White Toner Revolution with Randy Rickert: https://customapparelstartups.com/episode-125/
Episode 129 | UV Printing BOOM: https://customapparelstartups.com/episode-129/
Video: What is Kitting? (https://vimeo.com/456640332 )
Video: Custom Rocks Glasses ( https://vimeo.com/454736432 )