{"id":37044,"date":"2023-02-12T11:06:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-12T11:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/?p=37044"},"modified":"2024-07-12T06:47:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T06:47:09","slug":"15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/","title":{"rendered":"14 affordable merch ideas that actually rake in money"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to promoting a brand or connecting with fans, <\/span><b>cheap merch ideas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be surprisingly effective in both capturing attention and generating revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re a musician looking to enhance your merch table or a small business seeking to expand your promotional reach, affordable merchandise offers a cost-effective way to leave a lasting impression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve come up with 14 creative and affordable merch ideas that not only resonate with your audience but also have the potential to significantly boost your bottom line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From practical items like stickers and tote bags to quirky novelties and customizable options, these ideas are designed to inspire your merchandising strategy while keeping costs low.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue reading and let\u2019s uncover the power of inexpensive merchandising.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a01c27d2e0a0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a01c27d2e0a0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#1-keychains\" >#1. KEYCHAINS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#2-stickers\" >#2. STICKERS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#3-phone-cases\" >#3. PHONE CASES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#4-posters\" >#4. POSTERS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#5-jewelry\" >#5. JEWELRY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#6-tote-bags\" >#6. TOTE BAGS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#7-custom-mugs\" >#7. CUSTOM MUGS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#8-pins\" >#8. PINS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#9-t-shirts\" >#9. T-SHIRTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#10-beanies\" >#10. BEANIES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#11-socks\" >#11. SOCKS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#12-slip-mat\" >#12. SLIP MAT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#13-water-bottles\" >#13. WATER BOTTLES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/15-affordable-merch-ideas-that-actually-rake-in-money\/#14-viewfinder\" >#14. VIEWFINDER<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-keychains\"><\/span><b>#1. KEYCHAINS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Treat-People-with-Kindness-keychain.jpg\" alt=\"keychains cheap merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Treat-People-with-Kindness-keychain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Treat-People-with-Kindness-keychain-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Treat-People-with-Kindness-keychain-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Treat-People-with-Kindness-keychain-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Treat-People-with-Kindness-keychain-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keychains are quite common in many merch tables.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year, Styles was named as one of the musicians who make a lot of money from merch with a revenue of around $22.97 million. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best selling merch he had was the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat People with Kindness<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keychain which has a retail price of $14.99.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So don&#8217;t look down on keychains. They can actually turn you into a millionaire.<\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-stickers\"><\/span><b>#2. STICKERS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Katy-Perry-Play-Sticker.jpg\" alt=\"stickers cheap merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Katy-Perry-Play-Sticker.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Katy-Perry-Play-Sticker-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Katy-Perry-Play-Sticker-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Katy-Perry-Play-Sticker-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Katy-Perry-Play-Sticker-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Katy-Perry-Play-Sticker-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stickers are one of the most affordable merch items to make.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like keychains, stickers are usually included in a musician\u2019s merch line up. They are usually made of paper or vinyl and these are the cheapest materials you can have for a merch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/coolest-band-stickers\/\">Cool Band Stickers To Get Inspiration From<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/silkscreen-stickers-how-made\/\">How Silkscreen Stickers Are Made<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-phone-cases\"><\/span><b>#3. PHONE CASES<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taylor-Swift-Evermore-Phone-Case.jpg\" alt=\"phone cases cheap merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taylor-Swift-Evermore-Phone-Case.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taylor-Swift-Evermore-Phone-Case-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taylor-Swift-Evermore-Phone-Case-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taylor-Swift-Evermore-Phone-Case-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Taylor-Swift-Evermore-Phone-Case-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from protection, phone cases also add flair to our usual plain-looking phones. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of musicians have this on their merch stores so it\u2019s a competition&#8230;but everyone&#8217;s got a phone and therefore, a phone case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right design, your phone case will definitely urge fans to buy. Don\u2019t forget to put some kind of branding onto the design. It\u2019ll be a great advertising move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-posters\"><\/span><b>#4. POSTERS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37063\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Weeknd-Poster-.jpg\" alt=\"poster cheap merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Weeknd-Poster-.jpg 447w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Weeknd-Poster--300x267.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This merch item might not be the cheapest, might not be the most unique (it&#8217;s a classic), but fans buy it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>And the thing is that they&#8217;re relatively easy to make. Just choose an artwork and choose the kind of paper you&#8217;ll be printing. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s that simple having them, especially if you have a reliable manufacturer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try having at least three poster designs, one as standard and the other two as limited ones. The other two would surely get sold out in minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/7-modern-poster-ideas-for-bands\/\">7 Modern Poster Ideas For Bands<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/vinyl-albums-that-come-with-awesome-posters\/\">Vinyl Albums That Come With Awesome Posters<\/a>_<\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\">________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-jewelry\"><\/span><b>#5. JEWELRY<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-3.png\" alt=\"jewelry cheap merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-3.png 500w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-3-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jewelry is not a new thing in merch tables but they are absolutely not that often seen. It\u2019s quite a risky one given that the design must really appeal to your fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think they\u2019re expensive to make, but it depends on the material. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have an example from Shawn Mendes&#8217; <\/span><i style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Wonder<\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> album release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brass ring set looks expensive, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It looks like it costs at least $80, but in reality it\u2019s actually lower than that at $10 to make. The rings\u2019 stocks for sizes 6 and 7 were sold out showing how it\u2019s liked by Mendes\u2019 fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-tote-bags\"><\/span><b>#6. TOTE BAGS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Future-Nostalgia-Tote-Bag-2-.jpg\" alt=\"affordable merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Future-Nostalgia-Tote-Bag-2-.jpg 596w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Future-Nostalgia-Tote-Bag-2--300x288.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types of materials that are used for music merch tote bags and that\u2019s canvas and polyvinyl. Both are very stylish and give room for much creativity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re planning on having this on your upcoming merch release, then I suggest doing a poll. Ask your fans what they prefer, the canvas one or the vinyl one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, you can just have both. Just make sure you order on-demand so you won&#8217;t risk anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-custom-mugs\"><\/span><b>#7. CUSTOM MUGS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Demi-Lovato-Mug.jpg\" alt=\"custom mugs affordable merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Demi-Lovato-Mug.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Demi-Lovato-Mug-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Demi-Lovato-Mug-768x390.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, mugs would not be not included in this list. They are well bought when they are there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They become one of the most popular music merch during the yuletide season. It\u2019s wintery and cold, with a hot mug in hand everything will feel warm and cozy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will still need a great design to have fans buying it, though. A cheap looking design will surely be neglected and just glossed over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-pins\"><\/span><b>#8. PINS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-7.png\" alt=\"pins cheap merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-7.png 558w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-7-300x241.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pins are highly customizable. They can be made of plastic, rubber, and metal. This means that you can customize them into any shape you want them to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the popular pins right now are the enamel pins which take on the shape of the actual design. It\u2019s a great ornament for any apparel\u2014jackets, denim jeans, socks&#8230;you name it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/do-people-still-wear-buttons-pins-and-badges\/\">Do People Still Wear Buttons, Pins, And Badges?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/custom-button\"><strong>Check out custom buttons\/pins printing service<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-t-shirts\"><\/span><b>#9. T-SHIRTS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-mile-tshirt-merch.jpg\" alt=\"t-shirt affordable merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-mile-tshirt-merch.jpg 586w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-mile-tshirt-merch-300x286.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-shirts are the oldest but still the most bought merchandise compared to everything on this list. They\u2019re actually a common merch not just in the music industry, but in most industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s because they are something we can use every day. They are one of the simplest clothing that many people wear on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why even if they are the only merch you have, you will surely make money from them. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great example would be Eminem who had an estimated revenue of $7.64 million last 2021 with most of his merch being shirts and sweaters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/how-many-custom-t-shirts-should-i-print-on-my-band-launch\/\">How Many Custom T-Shirts Should I Print On My Band Launch?<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/10-tips-when-you-choose-the-company-to-print-custom-t-shirts-for-your-band\/\">10 Tips When You Choose The Company To Print Custom T-Shirts For Your Band<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/custom-round-neck-t-shirt\"><strong>Check out custom t-shirts printing service.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-beanies\"><\/span><b>#10. BEANIES<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-4.png\" alt=\"beanie affordable merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-4.png 501w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-4-300x293.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headwears might make you go &#8220;but whyyy?!&#8221; but they<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> actually sell well and that\u2019s an evidence with how they are present in a lot of online merch shops nowadays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more is they can even get sold out, just like how Shawn Mendes did with his <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wonder<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> holiday hoodie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/products\/two-layer-acrylic-knit-pom-beanie\"><strong>Check out our custom beanie printing service.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-socks\"><\/span><b>#11. SOCKS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Look-At-Her-Now-Socks-Merch.jpg\" alt=\"affordable merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Look-At-Her-Now-Socks-Merch.jpg 447w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Look-At-Her-Now-Socks-Merch-300x258.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37071 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/custom-socks.png\" alt=\"socks affordable merch ideas\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/custom-socks.png 1125w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/custom-socks-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/custom-socks-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/custom-socks-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/custom-socks-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/custom-socks-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone needs one more pair of socks, just like everyone needs one more shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re being offered a lot during the holiday season, just like mugs and beanies. You can even come up with funny socks. When designed well, they can be an instant favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-slip-mat\"><\/span><b>#12. SLIP MAT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Happier-Than-Ever-Slip-Mat-Merch.png\" alt=\"slip mat affordable merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Happier-Than-Ever-Slip-Mat-Merch.png 1100w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Happier-Than-Ever-Slip-Mat-Merch-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Happier-Than-Ever-Slip-Mat-Merch-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Happier-Than-Ever-Slip-Mat-Merch-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Happier-Than-Ever-Slip-Mat-Merch-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Happier-Than-Ever-Slip-Mat-Merch-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the vinyl sales increasing year by year, vinyl slip mats have wormed their way to artists\u2019 music merch tables. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you look at the recent merch releases, you would definitely see slip mats here and there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re offering vinyl records for a music release, be sure to add slip mats into your merch line. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you have to be sure to have a good design ready for it so fans would want to spend a few dollars for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-water-bottles\"><\/span><b>#13. WATER BOTTLES<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37058\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-5.png\" alt=\"affordable merch ideas\" width=\"600\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-5.png 436w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-removebg-preview-5-252x300.png 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justin Beiber is one of the musicians with the highest estimated revenue for water bottles, with him having $5.66 million. One of his merchandise is a clear Nalgene water bottle with \u201cPEACHES\u201d printed on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was worth $35 each and that\u2019s because Nalgene is quite expensive. You don\u2019t need to have the same super expensive, very high quality water bottle. You can look for an affordable one that\u2019s still of quality and you\u2019ll be good to go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-viewfinder\"><\/span><b>#14. VIEWFINDER<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think that they\u2019re too expensive for you or your fans, but they\u2019re actually not. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have Madonna&#8217;s Madame X viewfinder and it was sold at $25. It\u2019s not much if you think about it, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Madamex-Viewfinder-Merchandies.jpg\" alt=\"cheap merch ideas viewfinder\" width=\"600\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Madamex-Viewfinder-Merchandies.jpg 591w, https:\/\/www.unifiedmanufacturing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Madamex-Viewfinder-Merchandies-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good merch too because it\u2019s another creative way to present photographs from your concert or music shoot. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this list helped you decide on what to have for your upcoming music and merch release. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember that designs will surely help you attract people into buying your merchandise. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck.<\/span><\/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=\"noopener follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Unified Manufacturing<\/i><\/span><\/a><i>, a CD\/DVD\/vinyl and merch company in LA.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to promoting a brand or connecting with fans, cheap merch ideas can be surprisingly effective in both capturing attention and generating revenue. 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