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Charity Merchandise: 5 Spreadshops for Peace

Want to make a statement against the war in Ukraine? You can show your solidarity by supporting these 5 Spreadshops, and get some ideas for how you can use your Shop to take a stand.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, 3 million people have been forced to flee west. Approximately 2 million refugees have been taken in by neighboring Poland alone.

The invasion has triggered anger and dismay around the world, and many people wonder what they can do to show their solidarity. Attending peace protests, taking in refugees, or helping with donations are some of the things you can do. These 5 shops show you how to use your reach to send a signal against Putin’s war and call for a return to peace in Europe and the world. The proceeds from these pro-peace designs are being donated to various aid organizations.

Prinzenart: Art for peace

Prinzenart is an art project of two creative German sisters who love the sea. In their Shop, you can find beautiful watercolor drawings inspired by wind and waves. One of their favorite themes are seagulls. Whether it’s yoga gulls or other seagull characters – the water birds of Prinzenart are simply to fall in love with.

The design “Peacemöwe” is the German’s marine answer to the peace dove. The seagull with an olive branch in its beak flies in front of a peace sign, with “Peace!” written below it.

Prinzenart share the design under the hashtag #makeartnotwar. 100% of the profits will be donated to the Ukraine aid of Aktion Deutschland hilft, as well as children charities Kleiner Prinz e.V. and Hilfe für Kinder in Not e.V.. As of March 20, €750 have already been collected.

Prinzenart gives their customers a big selection to choose from with their Peace Edition, a Light Edition (white shirts, stickers and co.) and a Dark Edition (with navy and black articles).

Check out the website, Instagram, Pinterest or Facebook to find out how the sisters of Prinzenart promote their Peacemaker. Get inspired!

Getsocial: An advertising agency with Spreadshop

Getsocial is a Swedish advertising agency. Their work life usually consists of creating digital advertising strategies for solar-roof providers, content for lemonade companies or advertising films. The creatives have now put their heads together to launch a Spreadshop benefiting the Ukrainian cause.

With the help of our Spreadshop system, We Need Peace was created: a Shop with two peace designs, the profits of which go to the Swedish Red Cross’ Ukraine Aid. The designs are based on the dove with an olive branch – a recognized symbol of peace – and the national colors of Ukraine: blue and yellow.

Having the graphic design resources of an advertising agency helped Getsocial create two particularly beautiful designs. As social media specialists, Getsocial are also a particularly great example of how you can promote your designs and call for donations in a simple way. Check them out on Facebook, Instagram or their website.

Polkaholix: A Band with an Anti-War Message

Polkaholix from Berlin are – what else – a polka band. In their Spreadshop, fans can find fun merch tees, hoodies, and more. But the band also uses their reach to donate to Action Alliance Disaster Relief (consisting of Caritas, Unicef, DRK and Diakonie). Their T-shirt design, “MAKE POLKA NOT WAR.” is featured in white lettering on all-dark clothing.

Their Facebook post with the appeal for donations and the T-shirt got over 60 likes. The band also set a sign of solidarity with Ukraine by coloring the lettering on their Facebook cover picture blue and yellow.

Visit the website of the Polkaholix.

DFG-VK: Germany’s oldest peace organization

The DFG-VK (German peace society: United Opponents of War) is Germany’s oldest peace organization and campaigns against war and the military, promoting non-violent conflict resolution.

Recent designs against the war in Ukraine include the design NO TO WAR! or a design with peace doves.

The NO TO WAR design shows the slogan in German, Russian, Ukrainian, and English, showing that people everywhere oppose the war. Profits from the designs go to the organization’s peace work. You can also take a closer look at their work on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Social Link DFG-VK

Mom writes a list: Children paint for peace

On Instagram, micro-influencer Julia has found success with her alias mamaschreibt_neliste. She’s shared humorous reels and tips from a mom’s everyday life, and she’s using her reach to call on children to submit drawings against war. The designs are then uploaded to her Spreadshop. In doing so, the little ones are making a very big statement.

“We donate 100% of the proceeds to a reception center here in Berlin. And the best thing about it is that our opinions count on shirts. Say no to war!”

Free designs for your Shop

We at Spreadshop have created a few free designs for you to download. You can sell them through your own Shop and donate the profits to an organization of your choice.

Did the work or designs of one of these Spreadshops appeal to you? Then get inspired and add protest designs to your own Shop!

Spreadshop is new to you, but you feel like making a statement for peace in Ukraine and raise money by selling protest designs? No problem! You can set up your Shop in just a few minutes.

Open Your Spreadshop

Spreadshop Partners With Flobots for Exclusive Merch

Spreadshop is excited to be partnering with Flobots for exclusive merch drops on their tour this spring! Limited merch releases will happen throughout their run of tour dates in the US. Grab these designs while they last!

Fun With Flobots

The first round of band merch designs in the Flobots shop features a cranium graphic with a 2022 date. But there’s more to come. Flobots will be swapping out designs every two weeks, so get on this one before it expires in the coming days!

Buying band merch online is a great option for people who can’t make it to a live show and still want to support an artist. Did you know: we sell posters! If you’re like us, you might have too many band tees for your own good. They’re a wardrobe staple. But if you want to switch it up, posters are a unique merch item and look great when framed.

Flobots are also selling coffee mugs and stickers in your shop. These are great items for everyday use and will remind you of your favorite band every time you look at them. Band merch is powerful. And it can be personal, too.

Behind the Merch Table

We’ll be launching a new blog series – Behind the Merch Table – within the next couple weeks. This will spotlight bands and artists who use Spreadshop for their merch needs. Discover artists in all kinds of genres and styles and learn more about their creative process. Why did they start making music? How do they create their band merch designs?

Want to be featured? Tag us on socials or drop your shop link in the comment section below. Spreadshop seeks to empower artists and inspire fellow creators. Now’s the time to start making merch! Open your own FREE shop today.

Why Merch is the New Business Card

Merch is the new business card. Save paper by making t-shirts and more. You’ll leave a memorable impression and stand out from competitors.

Spreadshop makes it easy for you to make merch featuring your logo and other brand messaging. It will look like you put in more effort in the eyes of potential customers and collaborators. And it’s going to have personal intention behind it, something a piece of paper just doesn’t have.

Learn more about how merch can benefit your brand and business!

Pleased to Meet You

If you want to leave an impression on someone, merch is the way to go. It’s easy to lose or forget about a business card someone hands you. Merch is more tangible and helps establish an initial connection.

Whether you’re attending a networking event like a conference or just have it in your office space, merch shows how much you care about what you do. You’ve taken the time to create something tangible for your business. That t-shirt, tote bag, or, hey, even sticker, takes your brand to the next level. Handing out merch for free can be beneficial. The return can be greater than the investment. Even if other competitors are selling merch, it’s not going to look like yours.

Be Personal

Merch shows that you care about your company, but it also shows you care about your customers. It’s more than just a face value connection. It helps you stand out when attending big conferences or events in your community. Having merch in place of a business card feels more personal, in general.

When people are surrounded by your merch, they can’t help but form a connection with you. Especially if it’s something they use everyday. They’ll see that sticker you gave them when they reach for their planner. That tote you handed out during an event is their go-to for running errands. Around 50 percent of people who receive promotional products use them daily.

People will feel like they’re part of something special. Running a business is a team effort involving co-workers AND clients. And merch, even just a t-shirt, is a symbol of that.

Branding 101

Establishing a brand can sound overwhelming. But it’s easy when you follow the values of your company and stick to a stylized look. Graphics and a set color scheme are essential to this. And having merch for your business solidifies your brand. So many businesses are using merch marketing to help define their brand and stand out in the marketplace. And it takes seconds to upload designs onto products with Spreadshop.

Use your logo or create designs based around your brand colors. You want your merch to feel cohesive and like an extension of your brand. When you enforce branding with merch, it will become easier for people to identify you. They’ll immediately associate your logo and color scheme with your business. Which is important when you’re in a crowded marketplace.

Set Yourself Apart

Whether it’s in your community or the niche group your business is in, it’s important to stand out from competition. Merch gives you that edge. When others continue to hand out tiny pieces of paper, diversify your business with t-shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, and more. Don’t be deterred from being the first to make merch, that should actually be an incentive. It’s important to set yourself apart. It’s hard to say if having merch will attract more clients/customers, but it definitely gets your name out there.

Interested clients will associate your company values with your company branding. This can create more responsibility, but should be taken seriously to benefit your organization. You will become a unique and engaging brand. Whether that’s people investing in your resources, or sharing your social media posts, it’s all beneficial. You might even inspire others to make merch.

Merch gives you so much branding potential, which makes it the new business card. Be personal and extend your core company values into another space. This will attract more customers and shake-up your competitors.

Want to make your own merch? Open your own Spreadshop today!

Making Merch Is Easier Than You Think

Making merch is easier than you think thanks to Spreadshop. Our platform is FREE and easy to use. You can start creating and selling merch in seconds (literally)!

We’re a print on-demand service, which means we print merch when there’s a demand for it, or when orders are placed. This means you don’t have to deal with shipping orders or storing boxes of merch that might not even sell. And we have hundreds of products to choose from.

Our platform is fully customizable and designed to help you grow your brand. Sharing to socials and connecting with your customers is integrated into your shop. Read on to see how easy it is to make merch with Spreadshop!

Sell in Seconds

Don’t worry, you don’t have to fill out a bunch of forms to open your shop. All you need is a shop name, email, and password. You can change your shop name at any time if your brand or aesthetic changes. Have more than one creative endeavor? You can open up to 10 shops with a single account. And that’s just one of our many unique features.

Link your Paypal account or opt for direct deposit to access money made from merch sales. We set a base price for our products, but you make whatever you set beyond that. This is handled in the backend of your shop, the storefront view is completely up to you.

Upload Designs Today

There’s no holding period, start uploading your designs on day one! Your designs can be in different files – JPG, PNG – and we provide recommended dimensions. The placement of designs is up to you. Place certain designs on the back of hoodies, or make them smaller for t-shirts.

If you’re having trouble coming up with designs, there are plenty of graphic design tools out there (FREE or pay-to-play). Canva is one of our favorites. They have plenty of templates and graphic elements to choose from. It’s also a great place to get inspiration. You can even set your brand colors.

We’ve Got Plenty of Products

At Spreadshop, we don’t have a shortage when it comes to product options. Think bigger than your basic tee, though we do appreciate a good graphic t-shirt. Sell hoodies, hats, buttons, even fanny packs! They’re back in style, you know.

Even though we have a lot of products to choose from, that doesn’t mean you need to have all of them in your shop. You can toggle products on or off as you please. This is ideal for different seasons. In the summer, consider putting the hoodies on the back burner and tees and water bottles up front.

Production is On Us

Fulfilling orders and shipping them can be a headache, especially when you’re doing it from your bedroom. We have warehouses across the globe that will handle all of that for you. When an order in your shop is placed, one of our warehouses will be notified and start fulfilling it for you. That’s where print on-demand comes in handy!

The Holidays are a particularly busy time for us, but we’re equipped to handle the hectic, seasonal bustle. We also offer promos every month to bring attention to your merch and boost sales. You just have to do a good job of promoting.

We’re Social

Connecting with followers on socials is crucial to creating a community around your merch, especially if you have a particular niche. You can toggle buttons on in your shop for different socials – Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, etc. – that hold direct links. This makes it easy for customers to find you on all platforms.

You should also have the link to your Spreadshop in all your profiles. Link in bio tools like Linktree are great for housing multiple links in a clean format.

Making merch on Spreadshop is easier than you think. Find out for yourself when you launch your shop today!

Unique Shop Features

Spreadshop has plenty of unique features that are exclusive to our platform. These features allow you to make the most out of your merch.

Did you know you could run multiple shops (up to 10!) under one account? Upload designs, manage your shop and collect payments from the same place. With our automated product creation, you can see what your designs look like on your merch before it goes live. Sizing and placement is up to you.

Spreadshop is a customizable platform. Express your personality and let your merch be an extension of that with different themes and product display options. Find out what sets us apart!

Make it Yours

Your Spreadshop start page is fully customizable. You can adjust the theme of your shop to change the overall vibe of your shop. Dedicate your start page to promoting your products, or create your own banner to grab attention. Consider featuring a newly launched design here. Even design a logo for your shop; this is going to help solidify your brand.

You can make changes to your shop layout at any time. Consider revamping your shop depending on the season. Now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning. Put seasonal products like tanks, totes, and water bottles front and center. Update the About Me page on your site to house the most up-to-date information.

It’s easy to link to your socials with Spreadshop. We have icons for different platforms – Instagram, Twitter, Twitch, etc. – that live at the top and bottom of your start page. This makes it easy for people to find you and hear shop news first.

It’s Automatic

Knowing what your designs are going to look like on different products is key to creating a merch line you’re proud of. Spreadshop’s product auto creation automatically gives you product options when you upload a design. You can choose what products you want your designs on with this feature. Limit it to standard options like t-shirts and hoodies, or pick from products you might not have considered, like buttons and magnets.

With the automatic product creation, you can also adjust the placement and size of your designs, too. Certain designs might look better as graphics on the front of a t-shirt or as smaller designs in the corner of a hoodie, for example. This can also help you determine if your designs are merch-ready. Catch mistakes you might not have noticed beforehand and see what colors will work with the color options of our apparel line.

Multiple Shops Under the Same Roof

Your Spreadshop isn’t limited to just one shop. You can actually house up to 10 shops all under one account. This is ideal for people with different hobbies, business ventures, or organizations they might be involved with. Having these shops under one account makes it easy to track your earnings and access the backend of all your shops. You don’t need multiple usernames and passwords – it’s that simple. This is a particularly unique shop feature.

Even if you don’t feel like these features are beneficial for you right now, it’s great to have the option. Maybe down the line you’ll want to make merch for a new hobby of yours. Even use merch raise money for a fundraiser for your church. This way, you won’t have to create a whole new account.

Promotional Perks

Every month, Spreadshop has promotional offers shop owners can blast out to their followers. Promote discounts of various levels and special offers from time to time, like free shipping. These are great tactics to keep old and potential customers engaged in your shop. Everyone loves a good deal!

We have a lot of awesome promos rolling out this spring. Advertise these offers in the lead-up to their scheduled time slots. It’s nice to give your followers ample notice. If you want to encourage more sales, time these promos with new merch drops. It will feel fresh and sales are likely to spark more interest.

If you’re true to the message of your merch, it won’t feel like you’re being super sales pitchy with these promos. Be sly with your advertising and remind people at the end of social captions or in short-lived content like Instagram Stories.

These unique shop features set Spreadshop apart from other merch platforms. Start taking advantage of them today when you make your own merch!