STAHLS’ Launches Free 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report

STAHLS’, a leading supplier of heat printing equipment and materials for the decorated-apparel trade, has released the 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report, a free downloadable guide pitched as an insider’s playbook for scaling with on-demand printing. The company says the report is designed to help businesses navigate an evolving print-on-demand landscape, where sellers increasingly want to offer custom products without tying up cash in inventory. The launch comes as on-demand production moves from a niche side business into a core strategy for apparel decorators, promotional product distributors, and online sellers. The guide is written for everyone from single-press startups to established shops looking to add on-demand services to their business.

The report was developed from firsthand insights gathered at the Print on Demand 2026 Conference, drawing on sessions with brand experts, technology innovators, and high-growth companies. According to STAHLS’, the guide collects practical lessons from businesses that are using print on demand to increase profitability, launch new products faster, and create stronger customer experiences. It was announced on June 30 in a news post by the trade publication Specialist Printing Worldwide. The emphasis is on what is working right now in real production environments, rather than on theory.

Inside, readers will find exclusive takeaways from the conference’s speakers and industry leaders, along with a look at how successful businesses are scaling profitably without carrying excess stock. The report also covers best practices for optimizing production workflows, fulfillment, and the customer experience — the operational details that often decide whether a print-on-demand operation makes money. A separate section targets promotional product distributors, outlining opportunities to expand into on-demand decorated apparel, a category that lets distributors offer custom clothing without pre-printing and warehousing goods. For distributors, the message is that on-demand decorated apparel opens a new revenue stream without the risk of unsold stock.

Josh Ellsworth, the company’s chief revenue officer, said print on demand has evolved into one of the most accessible and profitable ways for businesses to grow. STAHLS’ describes the report as a blueprint for turning on-demand production into a competitive advantage. The 2026 Print on Demand Industry Report is available now as a free download from the company’s website.

Source: Specialist Printing Worldwide