Make your brand unforgettable by choosing from over 480 customisable products – from apparel and accessories to home decor.
Create incredible custom promotional merchandise with our free, easy-to-use Design Maker, no experience needed.
Enjoy hassle-free fulfilment in Canada. With our Canadian facility, you get fast, duty-free shipping from coast to coast.
Pick and design your custom merchandise
How to design custom merch with Printful
Print on Demand (POD) is a game-changer for Canadian creators and entrepreneurs. We only produce an item after your customer places an order. You can test new ideas, manage your budget, and build a brand while we handle the logistics. From custom clothing to unique accessories, Printful delivers so you can focus on selling.
1. Pick your products
What does your audience love? Choose from a massive Catalogue of over 480 products you can design yourself. Think cosy hoodies for a ski trip, durable toques for a winter festival, or stylish tote bags for fans of your Toronto-based podcast. Align your products with your brand and what your Canadian customers are looking for.
2. Customize with our Design Maker
Bring your vision to life with Printful’s free Design Maker. Simply upload your logo, artwork, or text. If you’re not a designer, that’s okay! Our tool is incredibly user-friendly – just drag, drop, and see a preview of your product in real-time. Experiment with different colours, fonts, and graphics to create something truly unique.
3. Start selling or order for yourself
Connect your eCommerce store and sell your merch online, or just place a one-off order for yourself or your team. Once an order comes in, we handle the printing, packing, and shipping directly from our Canadian facility, so you get to focus on marketing and growing your brand.
Printing techniques for your custom merch
Choosing the right technique ensures your custom merchandise looks professional and lasts. Here’s a quick look at your options:
DTG printing
Direct-to-garment (DTG) is perfect for detailed, multi-colour designs. The ink is printed directly onto the fabric, making it ideal for t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts with photos, complex illustrations, or colour gradients.
DTFlex printing
Our premium take on direct-to-film (DTF) technology, DTFlex creates incredibly sharp, vibrant, and clean prints. It’s a fantastic choice for intricate logos, small text, and photorealistic designs on both cotton and synthetic fabrics.
Embroidery
For a classic, high-end feel, nothing beats embroidery. We stitch your design onto products using thread, adding texture and a polished look. It’s best for bold logos on items like hats, polos, and jackets.
Sublimation printing
Sublimation infuses your design right into the product’s surface for a permanent, vibrant finish that won’t fade. This method is used for polyester-based apparel like socks and for hard-surface goods like mugs and phone cases.
All-over printing
Want your design to cover the entire product? All-over printing (AOP) is the answer. We print your design onto fabric first, then cut and sew it into the final product. It’s perfect for making a statement with leggings, hoodies, and bags.
Knitting
Turn your pixel designs into cosy, premium knitwear. Jacquard knitting weaves your pattern directly into the fabric, creating a durable and high-quality look for sweaters, toques, and scarves.
Save big on bulk custom merchandise orders
Ordering in volume is a smart way to increase your profit margins. The more you order, the bigger your discount.
Bulk discounts start at 25 items. You can even mix and match different designs within the same product style.
As your order size increases, so do your savings, with potential discounts of up to 55% on large bulk orders for your business or event.
See what customers say about selling custom merchandise
Cut down the time spent working on my store
I really love Printful, it's been useful to cut down the time spent working on my store as I have a full-time job alongside this.
Naomi
Nemki
Printful has fulfilled over $100,000 in orders for me
I've been using Printful since 2017 and sold over $100,000 worth of print-on-demand products that they’ve fulfilled. I’m a big fan of them as a company and their support team is very helpful and quick to respond to any inquiries I’ve had.
Printful has been there since day one
My partner and I started Gay Pride Apparel in 2019 as a side business. After a year and a half, we quit our day jobs and decided to focus on our store full time. Printful has been there since day one. They have been our best partner by far.
Sergio
Gay Pride ApparelWhy choose Printful to sell your custom merch in Canada?
Local Canadian fulfilment
Our facility in Canada means faster shipping, no customs delays, and no surprise duties for your Canadian customers.
Built-in design review
We want you to succeed. Our automated system checks your design files for common issues, helping you avoid errors and launch merch that looks professional.
An all-in-one solution
From product design to worldwide delivery, you can manage your entire merch operation from a single, easy-to-use dashboard.
Consistent, premium quality
With an industry-low reprint rate of just 0.24% and in-house printing, you can trust that your products will look great every time.
Support at every step
Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, our Support Team is here to help you make your vision a reality. We're your partner in creativity.
Sustainable options
Build a brand you can be proud of. Choose from a selection of eco-friendly products and printing methods that align with responsible business practices.
Custom merch (Canada): FAQs
Starting an online merchandise business in Canada is simple with print-on-demand services.
- Choose custom products like t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, or accessories
- Upload or create your designs using free design tools
- Connect your store to an eCommerce platform such as Shopify, Etsy, or WooCommerce
- When a customer places an order, the product is printed and shipped directly to them
With Print on Demand in Canada, you can sell custom merchandise online without holding inventory or paying upfront costs.
No. There is no minimum order quantity.
You can:
- Order a single item for personal use
- Sell one item at a time through your online store
- Order hundreds of products for company events, teams, or promotions
This flexibility makes custom merchandise printing in Canada accessible for creators, startups, and businesses.
Print on Demand (POD) means custom merchandise is produced only after a customer places an order.
This business model allows you to:
- Start a merch business in Canada with low risk
- Avoid paying for unsold inventory
- Test designs and products quickly
- Scale your online store as demand grows
Print on Demand is one of the easiest ways to start selling custom merch online in Canada.
We ship worldwide from multiple fulfilment centres. Orders can be sent to individual addresses or in bulk, making it easy to send directly to your online customers or display branded apparel, accessories, or home decor at trade shows, shops, or pop-ups.
Once your business earns more than C$30,000 in a 12-month period, you'll generally need to register for a GST/HST number with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and begin collecting sales tax. Rules can vary by province and business structure, so we recommend checking the CRA website or consulting a local accountant for guidance specific to your situation.
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