What's New in the Print On Demand World
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And while you're here, please vote on your favorite POD, share pictures of POD products you've ordered, and post links to your own POD shops.
And while you're here, please vote on your favorite POD, share pictures of POD products you've ordered, and post links to your own POD shops.
Zazzle Coupons
Zazzle is offering a new deal every day, now through Dec 14th
Buy One Mug, Get One Free
Coupon Code: 12DEALS2MUGS
Expires: December 4, 2009 at 11:59pm PT
44.4% Off Calendars
Coupon Code: CALENDARS998
Expires: December 10, 2009 at 11:59pm PT
Get FREE Shipping When Your Order 25 or More Cards
Good on greeting cards, notecards, photo cards, invitations, and postcards
Coupon Code: CALENDARS998
Expires: December 10, 2009 at 11:59pm PT
Zazzle
Buy One Mug, Get One Free
Coupon Code: 12DEALS2MUGS
Expires: December 4, 2009 at 11:59pm PT
44.4% Off Calendars
Coupon Code: CALENDARS998
Expires: December 10, 2009 at 11:59pm PT
Get FREE Shipping When Your Order 25 or More Cards
Good on greeting cards, notecards, photo cards, invitations, and postcards
Coupon Code: CALENDARS998
Expires: December 10, 2009 at 11:59pm PT
Zazzle
Printfection Coupons
FREE SHIPPING on Orders over $35
Coupon Code: SHIP1
Good through December 9, 2009
$2 Custom T-shirt
One per customer - does not include shipping
No coupon necessary - see offer on front page
Printfection T-shirt Deal
Coupon Code: SHIP1
Good through December 9, 2009
$2 Custom T-shirt
One per customer - does not include shipping
No coupon necessary - see offer on front page
Printfection T-shirt Deal
Printfection Now Has Mugs
Printfection has mugs, bottles, and can covers! Yeah, I know I'm late to the party. They change/add new stuff so infrequently I don't check there as often as I should, and I missed a really good coupon on these.
The prices are good on these too!
Base Prices are as follows:
Can cooler: $4.99
11 oz Mug: $9.99
15 oz Mug: $11.99
Frosted Glass Stein: 15.99
Travel Mug: $15.99
Aluminum Water Bottle: $17.99
...and, like other products, these they go down the more you buy.
Oh, and by the way...does anyone know if the coupon code GRANDOPENING5 coupon for $5 off of $20 Order is still going on? It was going on forever with no sign of being taken down. I'm pretty sure it's been taken down now that they're offering other coupons, but wanted to know for sure. If you know, please leave a comment in my guestbook letting me know. Thanks!
Printfection
The prices are good on these too!
Base Prices are as follows:
Can cooler: $4.99
11 oz Mug: $9.99
15 oz Mug: $11.99
Frosted Glass Stein: 15.99
Travel Mug: $15.99
Aluminum Water Bottle: $17.99
...and, like other products, these they go down the more you buy.
Oh, and by the way...does anyone know if the coupon code GRANDOPENING5 coupon for $5 off of $20 Order is still going on? It was going on forever with no sign of being taken down. I'm pretty sure it's been taken down now that they're offering other coupons, but wanted to know for sure. If you know, please leave a comment in my guestbook letting me know. Thanks!
Printfection
CafePress has a New Bag (Two Actually)
CafePress now has gym bags and beach bags. The beach bags come in Mocha, Fuchsia, Navy trim and have a base price of $19.99 ($25 in the marketplace). The gym bag is 20" x 9" and has a base price of $13.49 ($16.50 in the marketplace).
Body by Baby Gym Bag
Price: 15.49 
Fiery Twins Beach Tote
Price: 22.99
Sleep Deprived Parent Beach Tote
Price: 22.99
Victorian Lady Beach Tote
Price: 22.99
New Improved Aprons in 3 New Colors at CafePress
CafePress has come out with new aprons, which look like much better quality than the old ones. They are larger, made of 100% cotton, and come in four colors: white, khaki, yellow, and navy. If you had the old aprons the new lighter colors will be added to your shop automatically, but the Navy aprons will need to be manually added to your shop (since those require a transparent background). The base price has gone up $2, but this is one case where I think the quality improvements justify that. Scroll down below for some examples. They do have pockets though it's not obvious from the pictures.
Now, Zazzle also has aprons, so I thought I'd do a little comparison of the two (based soley off of their products descriptions, since I've bought neither CafePress nor Zazzle's):
CafePress Aprons
100% heavy cotton twill
Comes in 4 colors
Comes in 1 style
Size: 32" long & 29.5" wide
Price:
* Light aprons: $16.99 ($22 in marketplace)
* Dark apron: $17.99 ($22 in marketplace)
Zazzle Aprons
35% cotton / 65% polyester blend, twill fabric
Comes in 3 colors
Comes in 3 styles
Sizes and Prices:
* Standard: 24" x 28" - $19.95 ($17.95 after 10% commission)
* Long: 30" x 24" - $21.95 ($19.75 after 10% commission)
* Kids: 20" x 15" - $15.95 ($14.35 after 10% commission)
See some examples of the new CafePress Aprons Below
Now, Zazzle also has aprons, so I thought I'd do a little comparison of the two (based soley off of their products descriptions, since I've bought neither CafePress nor Zazzle's):
CafePress Aprons
100% heavy cotton twill
Comes in 4 colors
Comes in 1 style
Size: 32" long & 29.5" wide
Price:
* Light aprons: $16.99 ($22 in marketplace)
* Dark apron: $17.99 ($22 in marketplace)
Zazzle Aprons
35% cotton / 65% polyester blend, twill fabric
Comes in 3 colors
Comes in 3 styles
Sizes and Prices:
* Standard: 24" x 28" - $19.95 ($17.95 after 10% commission)
* Long: 30" x 24" - $21.95 ($19.75 after 10% commission)
* Kids: 20" x 15" - $15.95 ($14.35 after 10% commission)
See some examples of the new CafePress Aprons Below
Fire Leaf BBQ Apron
Price: 18.99
Pepperazzi BBQ Apron
Price: 23.99
CDH Awareness Ribbon Wreath Apron (dark)
Price: 18.99
Body by Baby Apron
Price: 20.99
New Avery Binders at Zazzle
Zazzle has added Avery Binders to their product selection. I was really excited about this until I found out about the price. $18.95 just seems like a lot for a plastic binder, even a customizable one. Even at their lowest bulk rate ($14.21), they are not cheep. But at least you can get free shipping on them through October 31 with coupon code BINDERLAUNCH.
New Size Sigg Bottles at CafePress
CafePress has added 0.6L Sigg Bottles. See examples below.
Breast Cancer Survivor Ribbon Sigg Water Bottle 0.
Price: 23.99
Sigg Water Bottle 0.6L
Price: 21.99
Lady Fire With Text Sigg Water Bottle 0.6L
Price: 24.99
More New Products at Zazzle!
Zazzle just added stationery, letterhead, flyers, rack cards, and several shapes and sizes of invitations! They also have a promotional coupon for free shipping on stationary: NEWPAPERSHIP (ends 9/30/09).
New Photo Cards at Zazzle
Zazzle has added Photo Cards (wait...didn't they already have these? No...not THOSE. Those are greeting cards and note cards. THESE are the flat, non-folded kind that are popular around Christmas time). Just take a look below to see what people are doing with these...
You can Design your own photo greeting card here. And there is currently a sale on these - Use coupon code NEWPHOTOCARD for free shipping on your first order of cards (through Sept 30th, 2009).
You can Design your own photo greeting card here. And there is currently a sale on these - Use coupon code NEWPHOTOCARD for free shipping on your first order of cards (through Sept 30th, 2009).
Change of CafePress Terms - Loss of Control for Artists?
CafePress has quietly made changes to it's terms that could have profound affects for artists who sell products through the marketplace. The following article at Irregular Times says it much better than I could, so I will just refer you there:
Artistic and Ethical Disaster: CafePress Removes Designer and Product Discretion. Take Control of Your Destiny. Get Off the Marketplace!
Artistic and Ethical Disaster: CafePress Removes Designer and Product Discretion. Take Control of Your Destiny. Get Off the Marketplace!
CafePress Shopkeeper Sale
Now through August 27, 2009 at 11:59 pm (PST) get 20% off products purchased through your own shop at CafePress. No coupon is required--the discount is automatically applied when you purchase products from your own shops.
There's a few limits. It excludes create and buy, Flip Minos, SIGG bottles, CD, button, magnet or mini-button orders (singles or multi-packs), and bulk orders. Total discount available per order for (i) ornaments is $10; (ii) greeting card 10 pack is $15; and (iii) calendars is $24. Orders placed during the sale period may take up to three weeks to arrive, regardless of the estimated arrival dates displayed in the Cart and Checkout. For delivery prior to September 5, 2009 a shipping upgrade to Premium or 1 Day shipping is required.
There's a few limits. It excludes create and buy, Flip Minos, SIGG bottles, CD, button, magnet or mini-button orders (singles or multi-packs), and bulk orders. Total discount available per order for (i) ornaments is $10; (ii) greeting card 10 pack is $15; and (iii) calendars is $24. Orders placed during the sale period may take up to three weeks to arrive, regardless of the estimated arrival dates displayed in the Cart and Checkout. For delivery prior to September 5, 2009 a shipping upgrade to Premium or 1 Day shipping is required.
UPDATE/CORRECTION Regarding Lead Found in ArtsNow KeyChain
I did a home lead test on a key chain I had printed through ArtsNow (the company formerly known as ArtsCafe which also runs ArtsCow). The test turned black, indicating over 50 ppm of leachable lead. I was wrong that this is a dangerous level. 50 ppm is roughly the lead level of regular dirt. This test only showed that it was above 50 ppm, not how high above this...so this test neither proved it was dangerous or safe. Because it was the highest level of lead that could be measured by the test, I assumed it was a dangerous level (doh...never assume!).I have now heard back from ArtsNow regarding this, and here is what they said:
"Our key chains are made of Zinc, and all Zinc product contained lead. However, our product is up to the required European export safety standard.
I am collecting further data of containing lead, will get back to you later. Thank you."
The test I used was the Arbotex Lead Inspector Lead Test Kit.
Improved Baby Bibs at CafePress
CafePress is launching improved baby bibs. The new bibs are made of easy-wash cotton with a dual layer to keep baby's shirt clean and have two new colors: pink and blue. They also have a new price of $8.99 (they were previously $5.99). The product description, product thumbnail, and new price will be automatically updated on bibs you already have at your store. Once updated you can select the color for your bib.
More about the new bibs here.
Examples below:
More about the new bibs here.
Examples below:
Inner Child Bib
Price: 10.99
I Rule Bib
Price: 9.99
Tantrum Zone Bib
Price: 9.99
New Shirt and Bag Styles at Spreadshirt!
You can now find the following at Spreadshirt:
- Women's Scoop Neck Racer back Tank - available in Aqua, White and Black
- American Apparel Canvas Bag - available in Silver and Black
- Men's AA Melange T-Shirt - available in Tan/Brown and Blue/Navy
Here's the original Spreadshirt blog link: A Brand New Bag and Other New Apparel Items
Spreadshirt Coupons
CafePress Coupons
$5 Off $50+ Orders
Coupon Code: POPPYKNOWN
Expires July 12, 2009
$5 Off $75+ Orders
Coupon Code: FCPMAR1
Expires August 31, 2009
$10 Off $100+ Orders
Coupon Code: FCPMAR2
Expires August 31, 2009
CafePress
Coupon Code: POPPYKNOWN
Expires July 12, 2009
$5 Off $75+ Orders
Coupon Code: FCPMAR1
Expires August 31, 2009
$10 Off $100+ Orders
Coupon Code: FCPMAR2
Expires August 31, 2009
CafePress
Graphic Design Contest at CafePress
CafePress is having a new Graphic Design contest with Flip Mino for a prize. Click Here for Details
New ArtsNow Products
ArtsNow has several new styles of bags and a few other new products. These are:
Digital Camera Leather Case
Bucket Bag
Coin Purse
Pencil Case
Recycle Bag (One and Two Sided)
Mini Fleece Blanket
In their custom section, they've also added various sizes of Photo Canvas and Photobooks, plus and an umbrella with Cars you can add photos too...but these are not yet available for shops.
Digital Camera Leather Case
Bucket Bag
Coin Purse
Pencil Case
Recycle Bag (One and Two Sided)
Mini Fleece Blanket
In their custom section, they've also added various sizes of Photo Canvas and Photobooks, plus and an umbrella with Cars you can add photos too...but these are not yet available for shops.
Edit HTML and CSS on Zazzle Shops!
...and other updates I missed.
I missed a biggie last month. One of the major complaints I hear about Zazzle is the lack of flexibility in shop design. Well, no more! Last month on the Zazzle blog (I am just now discovering) they announced that you will now be able to customize all the HTML and CSS of your store! Just one more reason I need to learn CSS!
From the same article I also missed the the news about a new flash image uploader, extra product style control options (more ways to limit what a customer can change a item to in the customization tool), and earnings report changes.
From the same article I also missed the the news about a new flash image uploader, extra product style control options (more ways to limit what a customer can change a item to in the customization tool), and earnings report changes.
Zazzle Changing Up It's Bags
Zazzle has added several new bags and discontinued others.
The discontinued bags are...
- The Blue Striped Tote Bag
- The Accent Tote Bag
- The Beach Tote Bag (Drawstring)
- The Floral Tote Bag (Drawstring)
- The Classic Tote Bag (with the different colored bottoms and straps)
Though they announced the new bags by e-mail, I looked on their blog didn't find any mention - of the discontinued bags, so please forgive me if the names aren't exact because I had to rely on memory. If you are missing any of these styles you can find them at ArtsNow (and for much cheaper than Zazzle sold them...though ArtsNow has it's own issues).
But back to bags at Zazzle! What I believe was called the Two Tone Tote before is now called the Impulse Tote and comes in some new colors. They also still carry Embroidered Totes.
The new bags come at more reasonable prices (starting at $9.95 for the value tote) and lots more colors including solid dark colors.
The new bags are...
- Impulse Tote (Old bag in new trim colors: pink, yellow, baby blue, royal blue, navy blue, red, black and neutral)
- Jumbo Tote (In neutral, blue, navy, and black)
- Budget Tote (With straps in neutral, green, red, blue and black)
-Tiny Tote (In neutral, blue, navy, and black)
- Grocery Tote (In neutral, green, blue, and black)
- Organic Grocery Tote (In neutral)
See below for a few examples:
The discontinued bags are...
- The Blue Striped Tote Bag
- The Accent Tote Bag
- The Beach Tote Bag (Drawstring)
- The Floral Tote Bag (Drawstring)
- The Classic Tote Bag (with the different colored bottoms and straps)
Though they announced the new bags by e-mail, I looked on their blog didn't find any mention - of the discontinued bags, so please forgive me if the names aren't exact because I had to rely on memory. If you are missing any of these styles you can find them at ArtsNow (and for much cheaper than Zazzle sold them...though ArtsNow has it's own issues).
But back to bags at Zazzle! What I believe was called the Two Tone Tote before is now called the Impulse Tote and comes in some new colors. They also still carry Embroidered Totes.
The new bags come at more reasonable prices (starting at $9.95 for the value tote) and lots more colors including solid dark colors.
The new bags are...
- Impulse Tote (Old bag in new trim colors: pink, yellow, baby blue, royal blue, navy blue, red, black and neutral)
- Jumbo Tote (In neutral, blue, navy, and black)
- Budget Tote (With straps in neutral, green, red, blue and black)
-Tiny Tote (In neutral, blue, navy, and black)
- Grocery Tote (In neutral, green, blue, and black)
- Organic Grocery Tote (In neutral)
See below for a few examples:
powered by Zazzle.com
Photoworks Discontinuing Storefronts
Photoworks is discontinuing storefronts as of June 25, 2009. Read more on their website.
CafePress Price Changes and Other Updates
The new marketplace price changes have begun. Prices will fluctuate, but you can see the initial starting prices here. Shopkeepers will get a flat 10% commission off marketplace sales (shop mark-ups remain unchanged).
In other news, a positive development for Premium shopkeepers: When someone orders from your shop, they will now see YOUR shop name and URL at the top of their order (not CafePress...which now is only branded at the bottom on the invoice). They are also moving the CafePress logo that used to be at the top of premium shops to the bottom, and offering premium shopkeepers a customized header. You can read more about all that here.
In other news, a positive development for Premium shopkeepers: When someone orders from your shop, they will now see YOUR shop name and URL at the top of their order (not CafePress...which now is only branded at the bottom on the invoice). They are also moving the CafePress logo that used to be at the top of premium shops to the bottom, and offering premium shopkeepers a customized header. You can read more about all that here.
Major Changes at CafePress
YIKES! CafePress just announced some MAJOR changes in it's marketplace. Beginning June 1st hey will now be setting flat rate prices for everything in their marketplace and shopkeepers will earn 10% commission (this won't change anything in your shops--which will keep the same base prices and mark-ups you've set--but if you've Barrified your products this means you may be competing with your own products in the CafePress marketplace set at a lower price). If you want to see what your earnings will be in the new system compared to the old, you can compare them based on your current sales with JGoode's handy Commission Calculator.
They've also changed their search platform and algorithm which includes "This includes bringing the best designs to the front" and reducing redundant designs.
Read more on CafePress' announcement page here.
They've also changed their search platform and algorithm which includes "This includes bringing the best designs to the front" and reducing redundant designs.
Read more on CafePress' announcement page here.
CP Marketplace Changes
What will you do?
CafePress shopkeepers...in light of the new changes to the CP marketplace (flat rates for marketplace products and 10% commission for all marketplace sales) what are your plans?
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New Eco Friendly Products at Spreadshirt
Spreadshirt has added the following Eco-friendly products:
1. Earth Positive Tote Bag
2. Women's Slim Fit Earth Positive Tee
3. Women's Bamboo Performance Tee
4. Organic Female AA Slim Fit Tee
5. Children's Organic T-shirt
6. Men's Earth Positive Tee
7. Men's Bamboo Performance Tee
Read more about that here.
Also, when did Spreadshirt get Rhinestone t-shirts? Is that a new thing? Very cool, IMHO.
1. Earth Positive Tote Bag
2. Women's Slim Fit Earth Positive Tee
3. Women's Bamboo Performance Tee
4. Organic Female AA Slim Fit Tee
5. Children's Organic T-shirt
6. Men's Earth Positive Tee
7. Men's Bamboo Performance Tee
Read more about that here.
Also, when did Spreadshirt get Rhinestone t-shirts? Is that a new thing? Very cool, IMHO.
GOBS of New Products at ArtsNow
ArtsNow has added a whole slew of new products. Check out the list of what's new:
Photo Calendars
Colored Clocks (in yellow, green, purple, pink and baby blue)
Heart Shaped Mousepads
Heart Shaped Coasters
Heart Shaped Dog Tags
Bone Shaped Dog Tags
Doormats
Small Bar Mats
11" x 14" Canvas
Neckties
Handbag Hangers
Photo Handbags
Cosmetic Bags
Cushion Cases (like Pillow Cases)
Netbook Cases
Poker Chip Card Guards
Multi-purpose Cards (Rectangle, Round, and Heart Shaped)
Face Towels and Hand Towels
Two Sided Printing on Glasses Cloth (plus new sizes)
Two Sided Printing on Classic Tote Bag
NOTE: The following are not showing up yet to add to store, but is available to make custom. Probably will be available for stores soon.
Place Mats
Here's a few examples....
Photo Calendars
Colored Clocks (in yellow, green, purple, pink and baby blue)
Heart Shaped Mousepads
Heart Shaped Coasters
Heart Shaped Dog Tags
Bone Shaped Dog Tags
Doormats
Small Bar Mats
11" x 14" Canvas
Neckties
Handbag Hangers
Photo Handbags
Cosmetic Bags
Cushion Cases (like Pillow Cases)
Netbook Cases
Poker Chip Card Guards
Multi-purpose Cards (Rectangle, Round, and Heart Shaped)
Face Towels and Hand Towels
Two Sided Printing on Glasses Cloth (plus new sizes)
Two Sided Printing on Classic Tote Bag
NOTE: The following are not showing up yet to add to store, but is available to make custom. Probably will be available for stores soon.
Place Mats
Here's a few examples....
More on the CPSIA and PODS
This article on the CPSIA and Printed Products directly talks about the print on demand issue and how the CPSIA may affect it. (If you haven't yet heard about the CPSIA, read more in my earlier post on the subject.) I found that article through this post on Overlawyered, which has consistently been a good resource on the CPSIA.
More CPSIA Updates
CPSIA UPDATE:
Jana Eggers, CEO of Spreadshirt replied to the thread at the T-shrit forums about the CPSIA and fulfillment services. She said they did not plan to remove any children's products because of this. Daniel Slatkin of SBE Multi-Media said that they would be "removing all junior and baby items from our system" and would also "be putting disclaimers in all product descriptions explaining that due to the new CPSIA laws that are products are not tested for the use of children 12 and under." I don't know if he is changing or postponing those plans in light of the one year stay the CPSA put on enforcement of the CPSIA to give their taff "more time to finalize four proposed rules which could relieve certain materials and products from lead testing and to issue more guidance on when testing is required and how it is to be conducted." (See More Here) Senator Jim DeM
The CPSA has offered a stay of enforcement on most testing requirements until next year to give their staff "more time to finalize four proposed rules which could relieve certain materials and products from lead testing and to issue more guidance on when testing is required and how it is to be conducted." Meanwhile, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) is proposing legislation to amend the CPSIA. Read more about these recent changes HERE.
Jana Eggers, CEO of Spreadshirt replied to the thread at the T-shrit forums about the CPSIA and fulfillment services. She said they did not plan to remove any children's products because of this. Daniel Slatkin of SBE Multi-Media said that they would be "removing all junior and baby items from our system" and would also "be putting disclaimers in all product descriptions explaining that due to the new CPSIA laws that are products are not tested for the use of children 12 and under." I don't know if he is changing or postponing those plans in light of the one year stay the CPSA put on enforcement of the CPSIA to give their taff "more time to finalize four proposed rules which could relieve certain materials and products from lead testing and to issue more guidance on when testing is required and how it is to be conducted." (See More Here) Senator Jim DeM
The CPSA has offered a stay of enforcement on most testing requirements until next year to give their staff "more time to finalize four proposed rules which could relieve certain materials and products from lead testing and to issue more guidance on when testing is required and how it is to be conducted." Meanwhile, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) is proposing legislation to amend the CPSIA. Read more about these recent changes HERE.
Spreadshirt Sales and Coupons
14% Off Orders of $20 or More
USD Coupon Code: FEB9
CAD Coupon Code: CADFEB9
Expires Feb 14, 2009
Spreadshirt.com
USD Coupon Code: FEB9
CAD Coupon Code: CADFEB9
Expires Feb 14, 2009
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How Will the CPSIA Affect PODS?
On Feb 10th the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 starts to go into affect. This act makes new rules for the amount of lead and phthalates in children's products and toys and adds third party testing requirements.
I've found a lot of info about this (see my growing link list HERE) but not a lot on specifically how this may affect Print on Demand. All of the PODS are pretty closed-mouth about it so far. CafePress even took down the forum thread talking about CPSIA (probably because it's opening up the forums to political debate, and it deals with legal issues). Still, I'm very concerned as to how this will affect us and wish the PODS would made a comment. I have some speculations on changes this may cause. I'm certainly expecting some price increases on children's products (and maybe all products, as Shopkeepers can market almost any item as a children's product if they so choose, and that's something that is hard for the PODS to control or anticipate, so they may have to get testing done on everything). If the law is interpreted so that each separate design on a product is considered a separate product line which needs separate testing to meet compliance, than we may see kids products removed from the PODS completely. I also have questions about what new requirements and restrictions this will entail for those of us who also buy our own stock to sell outside the PODS on sites like Ebay or live events like crafts fairs.
I'd like to hear your take is on this. You can make a comment below, and if you know of any articles or information specifically pertaining to PODS please share a link. Thanks!
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Some Helpful Links
Here are the links I've found so far that relate most closely to PODS and the CPSIA.
- How will the CPSIA Affect Fulfillment Services
- This is the thread I started over at the T-shirt Forums on this subject.
- General Thread on CPSIA at T-shirt Forums
- This discussion is not specific to the POD industry...but about how this will affect T-shirt manufacturers in general.
- Fashion Incubator Blog
- This has had some of the best information about how this will affect the fashion industry in general. Browse around and make sure to skim her earlier posts.
CPSIA Update
...continuing on previous post about how the CPSIA may affect the PODS
I think I have found some answers about some of the primary questions regarding how the CPSIA legislation might affect the PODS in the STR Quality CPSIA FAQ. STR (Specialized Technology Resources) is a compnay which describes it's business helping to "ensure the safety, quality, and social responsibility of our client's products at every stage of the supply chain, from drawing board to point of sale." In their FAQ regarding the CPSIA they include the following, which I found helpful:
Q7: On a stuffed toy that is produced in one production lot, there is embroidery work done separately on a panel of the stuffed toy that is unique to various retailers. Does the entire toy need to be tested in its finished form, with the unique embroidery thread used for each retailer included in that testing, or can the toy be tested once, and only the various colors of thread be tested on the finished product?
A7: The finished product needs to be tested, rather than the components prior to assembly. However, once you have tested that component on the first finished product, you should not need to test it again and again but rather can refer to the previous testing. So it's not component testing but rather finished product testing that avoids duplicate testing of same materials or components.
To me, this says that if a POD creates a shirt with all the colors of ink, and has every part (snap, material, and each section of ink color) on that shirt tested on that finished product, than it can create another shirt using all of those inks on the same type of and can rely on the previous testing. The next question they answered seemed to clarify this. See below:
Q8: Do garment labels need to be tested to the lead requirements?
A8: The CPSIA requires lead content compliance of all accessible materials on children's products. This would include the accessible label. Note that this could change should the CPSC decide to exempt certain materials from lead testing. Until such a decision is made, all accessible materials would have to be tested to confirm compliance. If identical labels (same manufacturer, identical materials) are used in more than one garment, we would not have to duplicate the testing as long as you have the traceability that the labels are identical.
Q7: On a stuffed toy that is produced in one production lot, there is embroidery work done separately on a panel of the stuffed toy that is unique to various retailers. Does the entire toy need to be tested in its finished form, with the unique embroidery thread used for each retailer included in that testing, or can the toy be tested once, and only the various colors of thread be tested on the finished product?
A7: The finished product needs to be tested, rather than the components prior to assembly. However, once you have tested that component on the first finished product, you should not need to test it again and again but rather can refer to the previous testing. So it's not component testing but rather finished product testing that avoids duplicate testing of same materials or components.
To me, this says that if a POD creates a shirt with all the colors of ink, and has every part (snap, material, and each section of ink color) on that shirt tested on that finished product, than it can create another shirt using all of those inks on the same type of and can rely on the previous testing. The next question they answered seemed to clarify this. See below:
Q8: Do garment labels need to be tested to the lead requirements?
A8: The CPSIA requires lead content compliance of all accessible materials on children's products. This would include the accessible label. Note that this could change should the CPSC decide to exempt certain materials from lead testing. Until such a decision is made, all accessible materials would have to be tested to confirm compliance. If identical labels (same manufacturer, identical materials) are used in more than one garment, we would not have to duplicate the testing as long as you have the traceability that the labels are identical.
CPSIA in the News
(This is collected via search and updated automatically so these aren't links I've vetted.)
Blog Post About CPSIA and the PODS
...or at least the best a Google Search could come up with
(This is collected via search and updated automatically so these aren't links I've vetted.)
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ArtsNow Clothing Labels Don't Meet FCC Standards
If you've ever ordered a shirt from ArtsNow you may or may not have noticed that they are only labeled with the size, not the care instructions or fabric content. This, as some of you who are more informed than I probably already know, does not comply with FTC Labeling Standards. This means that these clothes are illegal to sell in the US unless you plan to attach your own labels to them (as I understand the laws--I've had to do a lot of reading on this since I became aware of it last month) or are selling these shirts specifically to institutional buyers for commercial use--such as company uniforms. I've contacted ArtsNow about it, both directly and through their forums, and they say they will fix this but that it will take three to six months.
ArtsNow Coupons
Various Coupons
Coupon Code MSPD99 for $2.99 Customized Mousepad + FREE SHIPPING
Coupon Code TWF60 for $25 off $60 purchase
Coupon Code FFT40 for $15 off $40 purchase
Coupon Code TEN25 for $10 off $25 purchase
Coupon Code FUR10 for $4 off $10 purchase
Coupon Code THY30 for 30% off purchases
These coupons have all been extended. All expire December 31, 2008 except the mousepad coupon, which expires Dec 31, 2010.
They also have a discount coupon for various items when you refer others:
Scroll Down to Apreciation Sale 3 on this page.
Art's Now
Coupon Code MSPD99 for $2.99 Customized Mousepad + FREE SHIPPING
Coupon Code TWF60 for $25 off $60 purchase
Coupon Code FFT40 for $15 off $40 purchase
Coupon Code TEN25 for $10 off $25 purchase
Coupon Code FUR10 for $4 off $10 purchase
Coupon Code THY30 for 30% off purchases
These coupons have all been extended. All expire December 31, 2008 except the mousepad coupon, which expires Dec 31, 2010.
They also have a discount coupon for various items when you refer others:
Scroll Down to Apreciation Sale 3 on this page.
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- naturesfun naturesfun Sep 19, 2009 @ 6:45 pm
- Great site. Thank you!
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- profilesincolor profilesincolor Aug 15, 2009 @ 11:42 pm
- Wonderful Lens! Great Info! Thanks Very Much! :-)
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- azac azac Feb 12, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
- Sorry, that link for the Canadian POD site should have read T-Shirt Monster
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- azac azac Feb 12, 2009 @ 3:01 pm
- Here is a Canadian based POD site http://www.tshirtmonster.ca/Affiliate.aspx?Land=Home&Affiliate=44 in case anyone is interested in cornering the Canadian market. They have just been open only 1 year so they only have t-shirts right now.
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- twelfthhouse twelfthhouse Dec 7, 2008 @ 11:51 am
- Great lens. Thanks for the info.
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PAGE INDEX
- Zazzle Coupons
- Printfection Coupons
- Printfection Now Has Mugs
- CafePress has a New Bag (Two Actually)
- New Improved Aprons in 3 New Colors at CafePress
- New Avery Binders at Zazzle
- New Size Sigg Bottles at CafePress
- More New Products at Zazzle!
- New Photo Cards at Zazzle
- Change of CafePress Terms - Loss of Control for Artists?
- CafePress Shopkeeper Sale
- UPDATE/CORRECTION Regarding Lead Found in ArtsNow KeyChain
- Improved Baby Bibs at CafePress
- New Shirt and Bag Styles at Spreadshirt!
- Spreadshirt Coupons
- CafePress Coupons
- Graphic Design Contest at CafePress
- New ArtsNow Products
- Edit HTML and CSS on Zazzle Shops!
- Zazzle Changing Up It's Bags
- Photoworks Discontinuing Storefronts
- CafePress Price Changes and Other Updates
- Major Changes at CafePress
- CP Marketplace Changes
- New Eco Friendly Products at Spreadshirt
- GOBS of New Products at ArtsNow
- More on the CPSIA and PODS
- More CPSIA Updates
- Spreadshirt Sales and Coupons
- How Will the CPSIA Affect PODS?
- Some Helpful Links
- CPSIA Update
- CPSIA in the News
- Blog Post About CPSIA and the PODS
- ArtsNow Clothing Labels Don't Meet FCC Standards
- ArtsNow Coupons
- Your fave?
- Show Off Your Pod Products!
- War of the Pod Shops
- Comments and Suggestions?
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