POD Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Rubber Hat

Product Development & Sourcing
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Any suggestions for a POD vendor that ties into Shopify that does Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Rubber emblem/patch Hats? Don’t want the leather patches. Thanks!

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Hi @bad-tees-store

I’ve carefully reviewed your question about finding a print-on-demand (POD) vendor that integrates with Shopify and offers Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) rubber emblem or patch hats, as you’re looking to avoid leather patches.

Understanding Your Needs:

You’re seeking a POD supplier that provides hats featuring PVC rubber patches instead of leather ones, with seamless integration into your Shopify store.

Potential Solutions:

  1. CustomCat:

    • Product Offering: CustomCat offers hats with high-quality vegan leather patches, which are sublimated for vibrant designs. While these patches are not PVC rubber, they provide a non-leather alternative.
    • Integration: CustomCat integrates smoothly with Shopify, allowing for efficient product management and order fulfillment.
    • Details: Their patches come in various shapes—circle, rectangle, and oval—and are available on multiple hat styles with numerous color variants.
      customcat.com

  2. Awkward Styles:

    • Product Offering: Awkward Styles provides customizable hats with faux leather patches, suitable for personal styling or retail assortments.
    • Integration: They offer seamless integration with Shopify, making it easy to add these products to your store.
    • Details: You can choose from various hat styles like beanies, trucker hats, and baseball caps, all adorned with stylish faux leather patches.
      awkwardstyles.com

Considerations:

  • PVC Rubber Patches: Currently, specific POD vendors offering PVC rubber patches integrated with Shopify are limited. Exploring custom patch manufacturers who can produce PVC patches and then partnering with a POD service for assembly might be a viable approach.

  • Alternative Materials: If avoiding leather is the primary concern, the faux leather options provided by the mentioned vendors could serve as suitable alternatives.

Next Steps:

  • Contact Vendors: Reach out to the mentioned vendors to inquire about the possibility of customizing patches with PVC rubber material.

  • Custom Manufacturing: Consider sourcing PVC patches from specialized manufacturers and collaborating with a POD service that can handle the assembly and fulfillment.

If you need any other assistance, feel free to ask, and I will try my best to support you.

Best regards,

Daisy.