An embroidery technique that stitches over a shaped foam layer to create a raised, three-dimensional finish. The result depends on the design, foam, stitch coverage, fabric, and product construction.

A request to change delivery details after an order has been submitted. A correction may be possible before fulfillment or carrier handoff, but it is not guaranteed once processing starts.

A print layout intended to cover most or all of a product surface rather than one limited placement. The production method may involve sublimation, cut-and-sew construction, or another product-specific process.

A structured way for software systems to exchange order, product, inventory, or tracking data. Available actions, fields, limits, and access rules vary by platform and provider.

The digital file supplied for printing, embroidery, or another decoration method. Its dimensions, resolution, color setup, and transparency need to match the product template and print method.

The starting unit cost of the undecorated or standard product before optional printing, packaging, shipping, duties, taxes, and channel fees are added.

An undecorated product used as the starting point for printing, embroidery, personalization, or another approved customization. Its material, construction, color, and variant affect the finished result.

Artwork that extends beyond the final trim boundary so a background can reach the edge after cutting. Bleed requirements depend on the product and production template.

Packaging customized with brand elements such as a logo, color, label, printed message, or designed mailer. Options and minimum quantities depend on the package type and route.

The planned production of multiple units in a batch or scheduled run. Unlike a one-at-a-time POD route, bulk production may involve setup work, minimum quantities, staged approvals, and inventory handling.

The postal service or logistics company responsible for moving a parcel through part or all of its delivery route. A shipment may pass between multiple carriers.

A documented request for review after an order arrives with a reported production, item, loss, or transit problem. Approval and remedy depend on evidence, timing, and the applicable policy.

A color model based on cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, widely used in print production. Converting artwork from screen color to a print workflow can change its appearance.

The range of colors that a device, color space, material, or print process can reproduce. A screen may display colors that fall outside the gamut of a selected production setup.

Data that describes how a device or workflow interprets color values. The correct profile helps keep artwork conversion predictable, but it does not make screens and physical materials identical.

A visible difference in color caused by screens, inks, substrates, machines, lighting, or production batches. Acceptable tolerance depends on the method and approved requirements.

The direct costs assigned to products sold during a period. For POD, this may include the product and decoration, while accounting treatment for packaging, freight, duties, and fees can vary.

An order or batch of orders submitted through a comma-separated values file instead of a live store connection. Required columns and validation rules depend on the receiving system.

A product changed from its standard form through artwork, text, color, material, packaging, construction, or another approved specification.

Government charges that may apply when goods cross a border. The amount can depend on classification, declared value, origin, destination, and local rules.

A manufacturing process in which fabric is cut into pattern pieces and sewn into a finished product. Artwork may be applied before assembly for some all-over-print products, but construction and print workflows vary.

Physical damage that occurs while a parcel is being handled or transported after it leaves production or fulfillment. Responsibility and remedy depend on evidence and policy.

A product or decoration problem that falls outside the agreed specification or accepted production tolerance. A customer preference or expected material characteristic is not automatically a defect.

An Incoterms rule under which the seller generally arranges transport to a named destination and presents the goods ready for unloading, while the buyer generally handles import clearance and import duties or taxes. The incorporated rule, contract, and named place control the actual responsibilities.

An Incoterms rule under which the seller generally takes responsibility for transport to a named destination, export and import clearance, and specified import duties or taxes, with the goods presented ready for unloading. Local legal limits and the contract can affect how the arrangement is implemented.

A forecast of when a shipment may reach its destination. It is normally based on production completion, carrier service, route conditions, customs, and last-mile performance rather than a guaranteed date.

A calculated shipping weight based on a parcel's outside dimensions rather than its scale weight. A carrier may charge whichever value is higher, using a divisor and rounding rules that vary by service and route.

A decoration method that prints a design onto transfer film and applies it to a product with adhesive, heat, and pressure. Fabric compatibility and finish vary by product and process.

A method that prints water-based ink directly onto a garment, often after pretreatment. Results depend on fabric, garment color, artwork, pretreatment, and machine settings.

Dots per inch, a print-resolution measure often used when checking raster artwork at its intended output size. The required value depends on the product, print method, and template.

A retail model in which the seller markets a product without shipping it from the seller's own stock location; a supplier or fulfillment partner sends the order to the customer.

A decoration method that stitches thread into a textile product. Detail, size, fabric, backing, thread colors, and stitch count affect the result and cost.

The process of translating artwork into machine instructions for stitch type, direction, density, sequence, and thread changes. It is production setup, not simple image conversion.

The mass of a fabric measured over a standard area, commonly in grams per square meter or ounces per square yard. It helps describe fabric substance but does not by itself determine softness, opacity, durability, or print performance.

The operational work that moves an approved order from receipt through production or picking, packing, dispatch, and shipment updates. The included steps depend on the provider and program.

A facility used to receive, store, prepare, pack, and dispatch products or orders. A provider may operate a facility directly or work with approved production and logistics partners.

The recorded stage of an order within the production and fulfillment workflow, such as pending review, in production, packed, fulfilled, or canceled. It is not the same as a carrier tracking event after handoff.

The percentage of revenue left after subtracting direct costs: (revenue minus direct costs) divided by revenue. Gross profit is the related money amount, while gross margin is the percentage. Both change depending on which product, shipping, duty, fee, and refund costs are included.

A numerical classification used by customs authorities to identify traded goods. The international HS structure forms a common base, while countries may add digits or apply different national tariff treatment, so a generic product name is not enough to guarantee a code.

A machine that applies controlled heat, pressure, and time to transfer or cure a design on a compatible product. Settings depend on the transfer material, ink system, substrate, and equipment.

A family of decoration processes that use heat and pressure to move or bond a prepared design onto a product. DTF, sublimation, and heat-transfer vinyl use different materials and should not be treated as interchangeable.

A film material that is cut into a design and bonded to a compatible surface with heat and pressure. It is commonly suited to defined shapes, lettering, or specialty finishes rather than every full-color artwork style.

Legal rights connected to creative works, brands, inventions, and other protected material. Sellers are responsible for having permission to use the artwork, names, logos, and content they submit.

Products, components, packaging, or materials held for future production or fulfillment. A POD workflow can reduce finished-goods inventory, but some programs still use stored blanks, packaging, inserts, or bulk-produced items.

The total cost of getting a product to a defined destination. It can include the product, decoration, packaging, freight, duties, taxes, handling, and other route-specific charges.

The final part of a shipment's journey from a local hub or carrier network to the recipient. Handoffs, local scans, and delivery practices vary by destination.

A shipping price calculated for a checkout or order using available package, origin, destination, service, and carrier data. It is an estimate from the connected rating setup, not a universal feature or a guarantee against later adjustments.

A production model in which an item is made or decorated after an order is received rather than selected as a finished unit from retail-ready stock.

An order created directly in a dashboard, form, or support workflow instead of arriving automatically from a connected store.

The amount added to a cost to set a selling price, often expressed as a percentage of cost. Markup is not the same as gross margin, which measures gross profit as a percentage of selling price.

The lowest quantity accepted for a particular product, method, material, packaging option, or production run. Some on-demand items may allow one unit, while other options require a minimum.

A print result that does not match the approved artwork or specified production requirements beyond the accepted tolerance. Normal variation or an artwork-file problem is not automatically a misprint.

A digital preview that shows how artwork may be positioned on a product. It supports listing and placement review but does not prove exact physical color, texture, scale, or production output.

The rules or operational decision that send an order to a particular production or fulfillment path based on product, method, destination, capacity, inventory, or service requirements.

A printed card, leaflet, sticker, or other approved item placed inside a parcel. Support depends on product, fulfillment route, destination, inventory, and insert specifications.

A document included with a shipment that lists order or package information. Its fields, branding, prices, and availability depend on the fulfillment workflow.

Customer-specific content such as a name, date, image, number, or message applied to an otherwise reusable product setup.

A measure of how many image pixels are assigned to one inch at a chosen output size. PPI describes raster-image density; DPI describes printer dots or is sometimes used informally in file requirements, so the two labels should not be assumed to mean the same thing.

A production preparation step that applies or uses a treatment before printing to help ink adhere, cure, or reproduce as intended. Its use and formulation depend on the material, garment color, ink system, and print method.

The part of a product approved for a specific print or decoration method. It can differ by product variant, print position, machine, and template.

The process used to apply or create a design on a product, such as DTG, DTF, sublimation, embroidery, or UV printing. Availability depends on the product and route.

A model in which products are printed or decorated in response to an order or approved demand rather than being produced as finished inventory in advance.

The observed result of reproducing artwork on a physical product, including detail, color, placement, opacity, finish, adhesion, and durability where relevant. Quality control is the checking process; print quality is the result being evaluated.

An artwork file prepared for a specific product, template, and production method without known changes still required before output. There is no universal print-ready format, color mode, resolution, or bleed rule for every POD product.

A product or packaging program presented under a seller's brand, sometimes with custom labels or specifications. The available level of customization and required volume vary by product and supplier.

The time used to validate, approve, allocate, or prepare an order before or alongside production and dispatch. Providers may define it differently, so it should not be assumed to equal transit time.

An organized set of products and sellable options with supporting data such as materials, variants, decoration methods, templates, prices, and availability. Catalog scope and fields vary by provider and channel.

A specific version of a product, such as a particular size, color, material, model, or finish. Each sellable combination normally needs a clear identifier and production mapping.

The approved combination of product source, production method, facility or partner, fulfillment steps, and shipping path used for an order. Routes can change with destination, capacity, and availability.

The time needed to make, decorate, finish, and prepare an approved product before dispatch. It varies by product, method, quantity, route, approvals, and workload.

The allowed variation from a target measurement, placement, color, shape, or finish in repeatable production. The applicable tolerance depends on product, material, method, and approved specification.

Profit expressed as a percentage of revenue. The phrase is incomplete unless the profit level is stated: gross margin subtracts defined direct costs, while operating or net margin also accounts for additional business expenses.

A review version showing proposed artwork, text, placement, dimensions, colors, or production details before final approval. A proof may be digital or physical; a digital proof is not the same as a physical product sample.

Checks used to compare materials, products, print results, quantities, or packing against approved requirements. The scope and sampling level vary by order, product, risk, and service.

A price proposal based on stated product, decoration, quantity, packaging, destination, timing, and service assumptions. It is only comparable when the scope and validity period are clear.

An image built from a fixed grid of pixels. Enlarging it beyond its effective resolution can make edges and details look soft or blocky in print.

The stated conditions for requesting a return, refund, replacement, credit, or other review after an order. A seller's customer policy and a production or fulfillment provider's issue policy are separate and may not offer the same remedy.

A color model based on red, green, and blue light, used by screens and many digital files. Some RGB colors cannot be reproduced exactly by a physical print process.

The part of a template where important text, logos, and design details are less likely to be cut, folded, covered, or shifted by expected production variation.

A physical unit produced or supplied for evaluation before a larger commitment or launch. It helps test the selected setup but does not remove all batch, material, route, or repeat-production variation.

A structured check of a physical sample against the intended product, artwork, print placement, color expectations, finish, dimensions, packaging, and other agreed requirements.

A method that pushes ink through a prepared mesh stencil onto a product, usually with separate setup for each color. It can suit repeat production, solid shapes, and selected materials, but availability and economics depend on the route and quantity.

The amount charged to transport an order along a defined route and service level. It can depend on size, weight, quantity, destination, carrier, speed, surcharges, and split shipments.

A seller-defined identifier for a specific product or variant. A clear SKU system helps connect store listings, artwork, production options, orders, and fulfillment records.

The connection between a store SKU and the exact production setup needed to fulfill it, including product, variant, artwork, print method, packaging, and route data.

An order dispatched in two or more parcels, possibly from different facilities, routes, or completion times. Each parcel can have its own shipping cost, tracking number, delivery estimate, and customs treatment.

A connection that sends product or order data between an ecommerce channel and a production or fulfillment system. Features and synchronization behavior vary by channel and setup.

A heat-transfer process that turns dye into gas so it bonds with compatible polyester fibers or polymer-coated surfaces. Product and material compatibility determine where it can be used.

An arrangement in which an external logistics provider performs selected operations such as receiving, storage, inventory handling, pick and pack, shipping, or returns. Service scope, ownership of goods, and responsibility vary by agreement.

A carrier reference used to view available shipment scans and status events. Scan frequency, detail, handoffs, and delivery proof vary by service and destination.

An artwork background with no visible fill, allowing the product color or underlying design area to show around the subject. Transparency is supported only by file formats and workflows that preserve it.

The intended boundary where printed material is cut, folded, or finished. Production can shift slightly, so important content should not sit directly on this line.

A process that uses ultraviolet light to cure ink on a compatible surface. Adhesion, flexibility, texture, opacity, and durability depend on the material, ink system, pretreatment, and use case.

The rules that connect store option combinations such as size and color to the correct provider variant and production setup.

Artwork built from mathematical paths rather than a fixed pixel grid, so shapes can usually scale without losing edge sharpness. Effects, fonts, linked images, and export settings still need checking.

The storage and management of products, components, packaging, or materials before production or fulfillment. It includes inventory records and handling rules, while a fulfillment center is the physical facility where some of this work may occur.

A product or fulfillment setup designed to avoid displaying the production provider's consumer-facing brand. It does not automatically mean fully custom product labels or packaging.

A layer of white ink or material placed beneath colored artwork so it remains visible on a dark or colored product. It is method- and material-specific and can affect opacity, color, texture, and how transparent effects reproduce.

An order issue in which the received product, variant, artwork, or quantity does not match the confirmed order details. Review depends on the order record and supporting evidence.