Spreadshirt

Spreadshirt is a global e-commerce platform that enables anyone to create, share, and sell their ideas on a wide range of merchandise. It offers a straightforward way for artists and creators to generate passive income through a print-on-demand model. You can earn money in two main ways: by opening your own 'Spreadshop' to sell your designs on products you choose, or by uploading your designs to the vast Spreadshirt Marketplace, where customers can discover and purchase your art on any product they like.

When you open a Spreadshop, you get a free, customizable online storefront to build your brand. You decide the retail price of your products, which directly determines your profit margin. For sales on the general marketplace, you earn a fixed design price that you set for each piece of artwork. In both cases, Spreadshirt handles all the heavy lifting—manufacturing, shipping, and customer service—making it a zero-risk side hustle for creative individuals looking to monetize their designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between a Spreadshop and the Marketplace?

A Spreadshop is your own personal, branded online store where you sell your designs on a curated selection of products. The Marketplace is Spreadshirt's global shopping platform where customers can find your designs and put them on any product they choose. You can do both simultaneously to maximize sales.

2. How much do I earn per sale?

In your Spreadshop, your earning is the difference between the base price of the product and the retail price you set. For marketplace sales, you earn a fixed design price that you determine in advance. You can also earn a performance bonus based on your sales volume.

3. Is it free to sell on Spreadshirt?

Yes, it is 100% free to create an account, open a Spreadshop, and upload designs to the marketplace. You never have to pay for inventory or production. Spreadshirt only makes money on the base price of the product when a sale occurs.

4. What kind of products can I sell?

Spreadshirt offers a wide range of over 250 customizable products. This includes a huge variety of men's, women's, and children's apparel, as well as accessories like bags, hats, and phone cases, and home goods like mugs and posters.

5. How do I get paid?

Your earnings are tracked in your user account. Once your payable balance reaches the minimum threshold, your earnings are paid out on a monthly basis. Payouts can be made via direct deposit (SEPA for Europe) or to a PayPal account.