The Best Print on Demand Products and Niches to Sell for Summer 2024
Hey there fellow designer!
With spring coming to a close, summer is finally here! Typically, in the summer, Print on Demand and Etsy shops will see a bit of a drop in sales at the beginning of summer. Customers are traveling/going on vacation so there will be what we in the Print on Demand Industry call the “summer slowdown”. However, there are so many things that you as a Print on Demand business owner can design for in this season to combat the slow down and drive traffic to your shop!
In this post, I’ll be covering the exact products and niches that I sell in my shop to combat the “summer slowdown” to make $60,000 during the summer months. Check it out 👇👇👇👇
Before we dive in and get into the nitty-gritty of this post let me introduce myself!
Hi there! I’m Shay Lynn
If you had told me that a few years ago when I was pregnant that I would be running my own multi 6 figure print on demand buisness, I would have outright laughed in your face! And then would have asked, “What the heck is Print on Demand?”
I’m a proud Mom, Etsy shop owner, Print on Demand business owner, and POD educator. I help women (and Mom’s like myself) start their own Print on Demand businesses and gain financial freedom so they can ditch their 9 to 5 grinds! Check out my course and blog to learn more!
Now that we have our pleasantries out of the way, let’s dive right in and get into the meat and potatoes of this post!
Top 4 Niches and Products for Summer 2024
1) PATRIOTIC GIFTS: Summertime is all about Americana! With so many family gatherings and outdoor activities taking place, it is super simple to incorporate some patriotic gifts and designs into your shop to help boost your sales this summer! Think about designing products for the following: 4th of July gifts, 4th of July family gifts, patriotic gifts, pro-America, and military gifts! For these designs, be sure to incorporate some of the following graphics: red, white, & blue, stars and stripes, fireworks, and/or American flag features.
Outdoor Decorations absolutely crush in this category. So think doormats, garden flags, yard signs, or die cut metal signs. Some other great product ideas for this niche are family group shirts, family reunion shirts, apparel for kids (think a family get-together for cousins, etc.), hoodies, sweaters, wine glasses, pint glasses, tumblers, mugs, blankets, and towels.
2) WEDDINGS: This is one of the biggest niches to get into for summer! Although weddings can be considered an “evergreen niche” (a niche that sells/happens year-round), there is definitely a spike in wedding product sales in summer due to summer weddings and wedding outings.
People are looking for ALL types of gifts when it comes to the wedding niche. The possibilities here are endless! Here is a list of ideas to get your creative juices flowing and to get you pointed in the right direction:
Gifts for Bride, Gifts for Groom, Mr. and Mrs. gifts, wedding gifts, bachelorette party gifts, bachelor party gifts, bridal party gifts, bridesmaid gifts, maid of honor gifts, best man gifts, wedding invitations, wedding signs, wedding seating arrangement signs, honeymoon gifts, and newlywed gifts.
Personally, I have found success selling the following products in this niche: Hoodies, Sweaters, Group t-shirts (think for a bachelorette party), tote bags, makeup bags, group towels, candles, wine glasses, pint glasses, beer coozies, tumblers, mugs, hats, cards, posters, yard signs, cutting boards, doormats (think Mr. and Mrs. Smith on a doormat).
3) TRAVEL: The sun is shining and people are ready to gear up for their summer vacations! People want to go on an adventure and make incredible memories. Whether it is families, individuals, party groups, or couples, people are ready to let loose and have some serious outdoor fun. This niche is the absolute best to get into this time of year! Think family cruise gifts, family camping gifts, family trip gifts, family reunion gifts, summer camp gifts, Rv gifts, hiking gifts, camping gifts, destination gifts/apparel, beach gifts, summer vacation gifts, lake life, boating gifts, and fishing trip gift.
Some products I love to sell for this niche are matching family apparel, matching outfits, tank tops, shirts, sweaters, hoodies, matching blankets, matching towels, luggage, weekender bags, tote bags, tank tops, and hats, tumblers, mugs, and glassware.
Please note: Do not design any Disney, Harry Potter, or Universal Studios products. I know you will be tempted to do so because a lot of people go there for trips during the summer but these items are HEAVILY trademarked.
In addition, these corporations have lawyers who scour the internet daily looking to remove these items due to trademark infringement. So please for the love of God, DO NOT design for “family Disney trips” etc. Your items will be removed from Etsy and you could potentially have your shop shut down, be banned from the Etsy selling platform, or worse, be sued by one of these corporations. Just don’t do it!
4) BACK TO SCHOOL: Although kids will be out of school for the summer, back to school is a MAJOR niche to start designing for during the summer months. I suggest waiting until July to start posting listings for this niche because customers will start thinking about/buying these products in late July and early August. There are so many awesome products to sell in this niche! You can sell for teachers and students alike! Some things that I suggest you sell are: Teacher appreciation gifts, back to school gifts, teacher apparel, classroom decor, classroom posters, teacher gifts, first day of school gifts, meet the teacher, and school supplies.
Personally, I love this niche! I have found a lot of success with it and these are the following products I suggest you use: backpacks, lunchboxes, pens, pencil case, coasters, printables, stickers, phone cases, tote bags, weekender bags, t-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, mugs, tumblers, wine glasses, journals, posters, wall signs, doormats, and banners.
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Conclusion
Phew! I think that covers all the points I wanted to hit. Do not panic if your sales drop a tiny bit at the start of summer. This is when you will have the opportunity to build out your shop with fun summer related items and to get ready for Fall and Christmas!
I hope this post helps you on your Print on Demand journey! If you are new to print on demand, curious about selling products online, want to make your first best-seller, and want to learn how to start your Etsy business the right way in 2024, then check out my course The Print On Demand Playbook. I have over 30 videos and 8 hours of Print on Demand video tutorials and information on how to start your very own shop, Keywords/ Etsy SEO, product selection, research validation, design tutorials, content calendars, customer service templates, and so much more! 👇👇👇👇
And remember, always conduct market research and Trademark searches to ensure you are not infringing on anyone’s intellectual property before posting your listings 😊
Take care for now my fellow designers! Talk to you soon!
-Shay Lynn ❤️
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