Welcome to Treat Pod!
We're delighted you're here and look forward to working with you!
On these pages, you'll find all the information you need to get going, starting with how print on demand actually works and how it can help you create or scale up your project.
Overview
Print on demand (POD) is a way of producing and selling custom products without holding any stock or buying large quantities upfront.
Instead of ordering hundreds of units in advance, you only pay to produce an item when you actually sell it.
It’s a simple, low-risk way for artists, brands and retailers to offer personalised products — while letting someone else (us!) handle the production, packing and shipping.
How Does Print on Demand Work?
Here’s the typical process:
- You design your product.
- Upload your artwork to a supplier like Treat Pod.
- Choose from a range of printable products.
- List your product for sale.
- Add it to your online shop (e.g. Etsy or Shopify) or sell in person.
- No need to buy stock or guess quantities.
- A customer places an order.
- You get paid the retail price you set.
- We produce it on demand.
- We print, engrave or finish the item at our UK facility.
- We create each item only once it's sold — so zero stock waste.
- We ship it direct to your customer.
- Packed securely and shipped with tracking where available.
- You don’t have to lift a finger.
You only pay for the product and shipping after the customer buys it. The difference between your selling price and our cost is your profit.
What Makes Print on Demand Different?
Unlike traditional manufacturing where you'd order hundreds or thousands of units at once, Print on Demand:
✅ Requires no upfront investment
✅ Removes stock risk and overproduction
✅ Lets you test new designs easily
✅ Offers unlimited design variations without extra cost
✅ Handles fulfilment for you
✅ Allows you to run your business from anywhere
It’s particularly good for creative businesses who want to focus on designing and selling, not logistics.
Why Is Print on Demand Sustainable?
Because nothing is produced until it’s sold, print on demand dramatically reduces waste.
✅ No unsold stock ending up in landfill.
✅ No over-ordering from factories.
✅ On-demand production = only what’s needed.
For creators and brands who care about sustainability, it’s a more responsible way to sell.
How Do I Get Started?
If you’re new to print on demand, getting started is easy:
- Sign up for a free Treat Pod account.
- Upload your designs to our products.
- Order manually or publish to your online shop.
- Sell with no stock risk.
- We print and ship for you.
No minimum orders. No contracts. Just your creativity and our production.
✅ Need More Help?
If you’d like advice on getting started with print on demand or have questions about Treat Pod, contact our team — we’re always happy to help.