Fulfillment services are more sought after now than it was just a few years ago. This comes with the rise in eCommerce, especially as brick and mortal stores were forced to shut down during 2020 due to Covid-19. As a Los Angeles Print Shop, we have seen a great opportunity for people to get into making their own merch and leave all the work to us. This hands-off approach is the most attractive aspect of our fulfillment services but there are also many other benefits and we have outlined them here.

So, what are the benefits?

Time

One of the biggest benefits of having someone else fulfill your orders is the amount of time you are saving and re-directing to your sales and business strategies. The most time consuming tasks of owning an eCommerce business includes the packing and shipping process, and if you’re not ready to invest in hiring an employee, a fulfillment service like ours is the perfect alternative.

Check Out When to shift from in-house to outsourced fulfillment

Space

Big apparel companies own one or several warehouses across the US to be able to hold their inventory for fulfillment. For most people that are just starting out may not have the capital to invest into a space to hold their stock and perhaps do not have the space in their homes, this is where we come in. Fulfillment services store your inventory, so you don’t have to worry about filling your coat closet with your merch.

Shipping Efficiency

In the age of Prime Shipping, people are becoming more and more impatient and want fast and efficient shipping. As a business, we have the man power to be able to fulfill hundreds of orders daily with a daily pick up from carriers such as USPS, FedEx, and UPS. This is all set in place to make the shipping process as smooth and efficient as possible.

Shipping Rates

Many fulfillment services will provide you with their discounted rates. These rates are negotiated based on volume shipped out of their facilities. These rates are not available to everybody and it’s based on shipping history. For someone just starting out, the shipping rates can be very high which can deter many from starting their online business. This is another great reason why fulfillment services can save you money on the long run.

Scalability

One of the draw backs of having a successful start up ecommerce business is the ability to grow by increasing stock and variations of your best sellers. Many eCommerce businesses begin with little stock to test the water and when a product becomes popular it can be hard to keep up with the demand if you’re worried about space and inventory.

By outsourcing fulfillment, you’ll be better equipped to handle an increase or perhaps even a massive seasonal influx of orders.

Reduced Operation Costs

It can be incredibly expensive to rent a space to store inventory as well as to hire staff to fulfill orders along with buying packing materials. In the case of what Family Industries does, we not only do all of the above but we also print apparel in-house, adding another valuable reason why our fulfillment service is so valuable.

As a fulfillment service provider, we also like to include branded goodie such as stickers and pins as well as branded packaging. This can be a great way to build brand awareness and loyalty.

How Does Family Industries Do It?

Family Industries is a Los Angeles merch print shop focused on creating merch for eCommerce Brands, Public Figures, Musicians, and corporate companies.

Our mission is to ‘Bring Merch To The People’ by creating high quality prints and providing next level service to all of our clients. Not only do we store inventory for you and ship your orders, we take care of printing, finishing services, adding branded tags, and creating branded packaging. A true full-service experience!

Here is Phil from Family Industries explaining the process:

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As the end of 2021 approaches, we are all looking ahead at what is next and what will be the trends driving the apparel industry. Many things have changed or come back in style and in the age of TikTok trends come and go faster than we can keep up with. Here is a summary of what is to come and what is here to stay in apparel printing.

T-Shirt Styles

We’ve seen a change in the styles and fit of t-shirts. The styles that are most popular right now include t-shirt that are thicker cotton and a more relaxed fit. These are the brands that are hot right now:

1. Comfort Colors 1717 Heavyweight T-Shirt

Comfort Colors 1717 is 100% ring-spun cotton, making this fabric very durable and heavy. This material is comfortable and the style is a relaxed fit and a bit oversize. This style has been very popular in recent years for it’s fit.

2. Bella+Canvas 3001 Classic Unisex T-Shirt

This Bella+Canvas 3001 custom print t-shirt is a modern tee with a crew neck and side-seam construction for durability. Designed with superior airlume-combed and ring-spun cotton, it has a very soft feel and smooth surface which makes it great for direct to garment printing.

3. AS Colour 5001 Staple Tee

The AS Colour 5001 staple t-shirt has a soft and relaxed fit, made from a blend of cottons with a fit that can be worn for any occasion. You can dress it down or dress it up. A true staple for every closet.

GRAPHIC Tees

Vibrant and out-of-the-box graphics are all the rage right now. Streetwear has been front and center in fashion trends and will continue to be in 2022. Bold graphics will help you brand stand out and bring an element of art and design that bigger brands may be missing out on. Incorporating a abstract design to your logo to compliment your brand is a great way to push your brand in the new year.

BRAND Merch

Team shirts or branded company shirts are often used as brand merch or swag for employees. While this is a great way to encourage workplace community, the bar is being raised for 2022.

Swag kits or promo merch boxes are a step above the t-shirt or stationary items. These merch box kits can include a variety of items and the box itself can be branded with your logo and brand colors which makes a great promotional gift for potential clients.

Swag kits are perfect for brands that offer a service, these promo products can improve brand recognition and for your current client it can cement brand loyalty.

Learn more about how branding such as swag boxes can benefit your business.

Screen Printed Pants / Shorts

Where it’s a pattern or a logo, screen printing on pants and shorts are very popular in 2021 and 2022. We see brand such as Stella McCartney with these Beetles inspired printed trousers. We also see smaller streetwear brands playing with this concept in a more fluid way with abstract designs and with logo designs. All-over prints on pants have been quietly emerging from the sub-culture fashion trends in New York City as depicted in this article by Vogue.

Specialty Prints

Specialty prints such as puff prints have had an impact on the new generation. Puff print making a comeback in 2021 has pushed this trend to become a big component of streetwear in 2022. The popularity that this type of printing has reached is exciting for specialty screen printers everywhere.

We partnered with the iconic Amoeba Music in Los Angeles and printed sweatshirts with a vibrant puff ink.

Learn about What Is Puff Ink?

Fulfillment Services

With the rise of online shopping, there is a bigger demand in shorter shipping times. When running a small brand this can feel overwhelming and time consuming when the focus should be on the design for the next drop. This is where auto fulfillment services come into play, premium print shops such as Family Industries offer a fulfillment component to their printing services. Not only do we print and ship, but also offer finishing services which include your own branded tags, branded mailers, and any inserts you would like to include with your apparel.

Fulfillment services have become a necessity for a lot of smaller businesses looking to expand.

Learn more about The Benefits of Fulfillment Services

Have more questions? Check out our video explaining the process of fulfillment.