Whenever anyone wears your company’s swag in public, they’re exposing your brand to potential new customers. That alone makes branded merchandise a worthwhile investment for most businesses. However, managing your company’s swag yourself can be time-consuming and distract you from your main focus—your actual business. That’s why your best option is to start an online Swag Shop powered by Threadless Artist Shops. The free-to-use platform makes it easy for you to upload your company’s logo and sell it on aRead more
Posts filed in: Shops Inspiration
So you have an Artist Shop with us? Yay! Welcome to the fold! As easy as we’ve made Artist Shop customization for you, sometimes even artists need a little inspiration to get creative with their site design.
By showing you clever things other Artist Shop owners are doing with their stores, how to use your cover photo creatively to announce sales and new products, and by doing case studies on interesting Shop owners, we want to help give you a little boost of inspiration for setting up your Shop. People have been using their Artist Shops in some amazing ways. Get inspired to make your own online store look rad.
Don’t have a Shop? Intrigued? Click that pink “Start a Shop” button in the upper righthand corner of the screen for more info!
Our Chat with Erin Noon Kay, CEO of Claiming Disability LLC
“Disabled” is not a bad word. It’s a badge of honor, according to Erin Noon Kay, CEO and Founder of Claiming Disability LLC. As an entrepreneur with cerebral palsy, she empowers the disabled community and spreads the message that it’s okay to look disabled. How exactly? By helping to increase the visibility of disabled people in everyday culture. With Erin leading the way, Claiming Disability LLC creates disability-related content and outreach activities that embrace and celebrate the disabled community. TheirRead more
5 Sweet Design Ideas for Double-Sided T-Shirts (NEW!)
We’re heading into uncharted T-Shirt territory. We’re ecstatic to announce double-sided printing is now available for most styles of T-Shirt in your Threadless Artist Shop! Our artists have long requested alternative print locations for garments, and we’re thrilled to offer this game-changing new feature. Double the print area means double the space to showcase your creativity! The ability for artists to add front, back, and crest prints to their tees exists exclusively within Artist Shops. No other print-on-demand brand offersRead more
Three Ways to Make Money at Threadless
For many members of the Threadless community, making art is a lifelong passion. But how does an artist turn that passion into not just money, but a reliable source of income? That’s what Threadless focuses on since we set up shop more than two decades ago. Over the years, we’ve partnered with thousands of independent artists, many of whom experienced great success. Some have even gone on to create their own businesses. And we couldn’t be more excited! If you’reRead more
4 Photoshop Alternatives that Won’t Break the Bank
There was a time when I loved Photoshop. It’s an incredibly intuitive and versatile tool made for creative pros. No denying that. But that level of quality comes with a price tag—one that’s cost-prohibitive for a lot of folks. There’s good news, however. The list of cheap and free alternatives to Photoshop continues to grow. Some work on tablets, and others even work inside your browser. And work well at that! There are a bunch of Photoshop alternatives you canRead more
6 Design Ideas for the Cut & Sew T-Shirt
When it comes to displaying your art on apparel, the Cut & Sew T-Shirt might just be your most versatile canvas. From the bottom hem to the collar, you can cover every inch with your own art. Think far outside the traditional chest print while designing your t-shirts. If you’re curious about how the printing process works, it’s all in the name “Cut & Sew.” Our manufacturing partner first cuts and prints each piece of your shirt separately, then sewsRead more
New Product: Classic Fleece in Sizes Up to 5XL
At Threadless we are always looking for opportunities to make our apparel selection more inclusive to all body types. Back in March, we announced the launch of our feminine-cut Scoop Neck Regular T-Shirts. Now, we’re happy to introduce our new unisex Classic Fleece Sweatshirts, Pullover Hoodies, and Zip-Up Hoodies, available in sizes up to 5XL! If you have an Artist Shop, you can immediately add these new products. Making your shop size-inclusive is important for a variety of reasons. FirstRead more
Mental Health Charities You Can Support Today
What first comes to mind when you think of good health? A balanced diet? Regular exercise? Those things are certainly important, but a person cannot obtain good health without also taking care of their mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, people often neglect their own mental health because of the stigma and internalized shame associated with mental illness. The irony is that mental illness is more common than you might assume. According to the CDC, mental illnesses are among the most common healthRead more
Get Your Incredible Art Featured on Threadless!
We at Threadless want to introduce your art to millions of folks around the world. Not just because it gives us the warm fuzzies in our tum-tums (it totally does), but because it helps you—an independent artist—succeed. That’s the sole reason why Threadless exists. All of the visuals you see on our homepage, social media, blog, and email newsletters feature original designs made by our diverse community. We use our platforms to put your art in front of people whoRead more
Art Trends: The Surge of Immersive Art Experiences
Last time, we discussed Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Warrior potentially becoming the most expensive Western work of art sold at auction in Asia. In March, that potential became a reality after the painting sold for approximately $41.8 million. This week, however, we’re shifting our focus from the art market to innovative trends in art institutions. Let’s talk about immersive art experiences! Interestingly, immersive exhibits aren’t new. Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror installations have been popular since debuting in the ‘60s. You may haveRead more
Double Your Earnings with Face Masks in April!
The pandemic continues to have a financial impact on independent artists and small businesses across the globe. At Threadless, we’re determined to help our artist community offset those financial losses any way we can. That’s why we’re doubling shop owner earnings on all Face Mask sales for the entire month of April! This amazing earnings opportunity is only available to Artist Shop owners opted into Managed Pricing and Promotions (MPP). If you decide to opt into MPP, here’s how yourRead more
You Can Help Protect the Environment with Your Art
Why should we care about the environment? The answer is simple. It provides us and all living species with the natural resources we need for survival, good health, and quality of life. It’s our duty to protect the environment so it may continue providing for future generations to come. But what can you do as an artist to raise awareness for environmental issues and make an impact in the world? One option to consider is Threadless Causes. This Artist ShopsRead more