{"id":36848,"date":"2024-06-12T16:45:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T16:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=36848"},"modified":"2024-06-12T17:12:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T17:12:07","slug":"merch-printing-12-things-to-know-if-its-your-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/merch-printing-12-things-to-know-if-its-your-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Merch printing: 12 Things to know if it\u2019s your first time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Band merch printing<\/strong> is easy, but you might commit some serious mistakes if you&#8217;re a first-timer. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re here to give you tips and tricks to make your first batch truly exceptional.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll be listing down the things that you have to know about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/promotional-products\">band merch printing<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>#1. THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CREATING YOUR DESIGN<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-removebg-preview-36.png\" alt=\"band merch printing\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-removebg-preview-36.png 707w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-removebg-preview-36-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you will surely think about when you plan your merch is the design that you&#8217;ll be printing on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the process of conceptualizing and creating the design, a lot of things must be considered:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>COLOR OF YOUR MERCH<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The color of your merch would be your design\u2019s base color. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to decide on the color of your base to know what to color your design with. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m sure you know how color can create disharmony if they\u2019re not paired well making the merch look bad and cheap.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>PLACEMENT OF YOUR DESIGN<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of places you can have your designs printed on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For tops like shirts you can have it at the front or back, you can also put it on the hood for <a href=\"https:\/\/swaggin.com\/collections\"><strong>hoodies<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps you determine the size and orientation of your design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For the sleeves you can go for a snaking or longitudinal design.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>PRINTING TECHNIQUE<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of different printing techniques but the usual ones are screen printing and DTG printing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fate of your designs\u2019 colors would be determined on the technique you\u2019ll be choosing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-custom-t-shirt-printing-method\/\"><strong>What Is The Best Custom T-Shirt Printing Method?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#2. COLORFUL &amp; DETAILED DESIGNS SHOULD BE DTG-PRINTED<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.jpg\" alt=\"band merch printing\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-1024x450.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2-1536x674.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you\u2019re planning on having a colorful design for your merch, then you will have to choose DTG printing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The technique is a must, especially if your designs are photorealistic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can still be possible to have a colorful design with screen printing but it\u2019ll be pricier. With photorealistic designs, however, it\u2019ll be impossible already.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would be best to have DTG printing for your colorful and photorealistic designs. That will be the cost-effective decision to make.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swaggin.com\/blog\/dtg-vs-screen-printing\/\"><strong>DTG VS SCREEN PRINTING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#3. MAKE THINGS SIMPLE BUT NOT SIMPLER<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.jpg\" alt=\"band merch printing\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3.jpg 886w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/3-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merch designs can go to the extremes just to make it unique or more visually appealing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, doing so much to a design will leave it looking chaotic and not in a good way at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I say simple, though, it doesn\u2019t mean in its literal sense. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What I mean is to just not go overboard about it. It can still be filled with a lot of elements but take a look at it and make sure that everything still looks cohesive. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can still be colorful or sparkling, but make sure that it does not stand out in an odd way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your image is extravagant, your design sure needs extravagance. You don\u2019t have to tone anything down, just make sure that you\u2019re not doing way too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swaggin.com\/blog\/dtg-vs-screen-printing\/\"><strong>Check out our custom hat printing service<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#4. UNIQUENESS WILL SURELY GET YOU FAR<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4-1024x1019.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4-768x764.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans love everything that\u2019s unique and original.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you continue to be your unique self, then fans will stay loyal and support you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you decide on the merch and design, incorporate the things that make you stand out from others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you have a color representing you or have a signature style, then try having that included in your merch somehow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to stay unique is to offer unique merch items. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can offer custom band merch that\u2019s not usually present in other artists\u2019 merch tables like laptop cases, throw pillows, and jewelry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/22-custom-band-merch-ideas-for-2022\/\"><strong>22 Custom Band Merch Ideas For 2022<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/band-merch-ideas\"><strong>Unique Band Merch Ideas That Can Make Fans Go Wild<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#5. IT&#8217;S HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO OFFER MORE THAN ONE MERCH TYPE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-1024x606.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-768x455.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5-1536x909.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When thinking of a merch to have for your merch table, we suggest that you offer at least three different types, excluding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/digipak-cd\"><strong>CD<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/custom-cassette\"><strong>cassette tape<\/strong><\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\"><strong>vinyl record<\/strong> <\/a>that you might have. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve got to have a wearable merch and small merch items like stickers or pins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering why. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, you will surely have fans that won\u2019t be able to afford everything on the table, it\u2019ll be a great thing if you have something that fans, especially minors, will be able to afford.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, people love to have options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fans will likely buy something if there are choices they can choose from instead of just opting for it because it&#8217;s the only one there is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#6. THERE ARE MUST-HAVE MERCH ITEMS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6.jpg\" alt=\"tshirts band merch printing\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a lot of merch offered don\u2019t forget to have at least one of the essential band merch items included on your merch table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Merch items like shirts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/custom-button\"><strong>pins<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>stickers<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/swaggin.com\/oz-organic-cotton-large-twill-tote\"><strong>tote bags<\/strong> <\/a>are what I\u2019m talking about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will never go wrong with these ones because people will surely buy it along with the other merch you offer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s especially true for shirts if you don\u2019t have hoodies offered. It\u2019s not the staple custom band merch for nothing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/silkscreen-stickers-how-made\/\">How Silkscreen Stickers Are Made<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/coolest-band-stickers\/\">Cool Band Stickers To Get Inspiration From<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#7. SREEN PRINTING IS COST-EFFECTIVE FOR BULK ORDERS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SREEN-PRINTING-IS-COST-EFFECTIVE-FOR-BULK-ORDERS-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"band merch printing\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SREEN-PRINTING-IS-COST-EFFECTIVE-FOR-BULK-ORDERS-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SREEN-PRINTING-IS-COST-EFFECTIVE-FOR-BULK-ORDERS-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SREEN-PRINTING-IS-COST-EFFECTIVE-FOR-BULK-ORDERS-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SREEN-PRINTING-IS-COST-EFFECTIVE-FOR-BULK-ORDERS-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SREEN-PRINTING-IS-COST-EFFECTIVE-FOR-BULK-ORDERS-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SREEN-PRINTING-IS-COST-EFFECTIVE-FOR-BULK-ORDERS-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SREEN-PRINTING-IS-COST-EFFECTIVE-FOR-BULK-ORDERS-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re worried about the costs for ordering a lot of units per merch item, then you don\u2019t need to worry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most printing companies would have screen printing as an available printing option and they\u2019re very cost-effective if you have bulk orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You still have to meet some design requirements though, because there are limits to it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your designs are not photorealistic and have five colors at most, then you\u2019ll be good to go. You can bulk order your merch with your designs screen printed on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/custom-tshirt-printing-ink-printing-options\/\"><strong>Custom T-Shirt Printing: INK And PRINTING Options<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/6-tips-prepare-artwork-tshirt-printing\/\"><strong>T-Shirt Printing Printing Tips To Get It Right The First Time<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#8. LIMITED EDITIONS HELP DRIVE MERCH SALES<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36860\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8.jpg\" alt=\"diy band merch printing \" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s human nature to want something that only a selected few will be able to have and that\u2019s the reason why limited editions really sell well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re offering a unique merch item, making it a limited edition will be the best move to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can offer a hoodie or shirt with a new design and offer it in limited stocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can also have the merch item numbered and I\u2019m pretty sure your fans would be very competitive aiming to be the one with the #1 on theirs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/addons-instantly-boost-merch-sales\/\"><strong>Add-Ons That Instantly Boost Merch Sales<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#9. EMBROIDERED DESIGNS LOOK MORE HIGH-END AND LUXURIOUS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/9.jpg\" alt=\"diy band merch printing\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/9.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/9-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/9-322x230.jpg 322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We suggest you have your limited edition items embroidered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can\u2019t be denied that when designs are embroidered, they look much more luxurious and expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I bet fans would be digging it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They won\u2019t just be looking like they\u2019re wearing a luxurious item, but they also got to flex their fave musician.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/custom-gildan-g180-hoodie\"><strong>Check out our custom hoodies printing service<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#10. QUALITY IS EVERYTHING TO A PERSON<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/QUALITY.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how awesome the idea of having a unique merch is, fans would always prefer quality over anything. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how pretty it looks, if the item\u2019s not durable then fans won\u2019t want to buy it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also have to remember that the quality of the things you put out for fans, may that be music, physical album, or other merch, reflects on your image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re the most talented musician, there will still be a taint on your image if you\u2019ve got a merch full of flaws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#11. MERCH PACKAGING IS ANOTHER WAY TO ATTRACT PEOPLE&#8217;S ATTENTION<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/11.jpg\" alt=\"diy band merch printing\" width=\"600\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/11.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/11-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/11-1024x484.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/11-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The packaging and presentation of your merch is a way to promote the item it has enclosed within it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the packaging\u2019s shabby, then don\u2019t expect people to look at your merchandise a second time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your merch packaging should have an element that attracts people, like the design, its reusability, or maybe its uniqueness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also have to make your bundle packaging organized, don\u2019t just throw in the merch items in a box and tie it with a ribbon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Article:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-merch-packaging\/\"><strong>How To Choose The Right Merch Packaging<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><b>#12. FANS LOVE TO BE HEARD<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/After-selling-your-merch-items-you-have-to-make-sure-to-get-feedback-from-your-fans..jpeg\" alt=\"olivia rodrigo band merch printing\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/After-selling-your-merch-items-you-have-to-make-sure-to-get-feedback-from-your-fans..jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/After-selling-your-merch-items-you-have-to-make-sure-to-get-feedback-from-your-fans.-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/After-selling-your-merch-items-you-have-to-make-sure-to-get-feedback-from-your-fans.-1024x538.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/After-selling-your-merch-items-you-have-to-make-sure-to-get-feedback-from-your-fans.-768x403.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After selling your merch items, you have to make sure to get feedback from your fans. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will either have complaints or praises for your merch. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to separate them and improve from the complaints and at least maintain the things which were praised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans love being heard so the next time you release a merch, you have to make sure that the complaints they had are resolved. If they have suggestions or requests, you have to weigh them and make it happen if it\u2019s within your reach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I promise your fans will love you more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sooo. That&#8217;s all folks!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this list has somehow helped you first-timers prepare or go through the process of band merch printing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Send us your designs and let&#8217;s make awesome merch!<\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><b><i>James Hill<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0is a veteran of the music industry. He first worked at Warner Reprise Records then later joined Interscope\/ Geffen Records where he managed producers and songwriters and got his first platinum record for Keyshia Cole\u2019s The Way It Is. He is now helping indie artists with branding and manufacturing through his company\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><b><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/b><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD,\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/vinyl-pressing\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><i>custom vinyl records<\/i><\/a><i>\u00a0and merch company in LA<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Band merch printing is easy, but you might commit some serious mistakes if you&#8217;re a first-timer. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re here to give you tips and tricks to make your first batch truly exceptional. In this article, we\u2019ll be listing down the things that you have to know about band merch printing. #1. 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