Why Apparel Decorators Are Moving to Online Stores

Custom Orders Are Getting More Complex

From spirit wear and team uniforms to fundraisers and event merch, decorators juggle dozens of custom orders — each with its own artwork, sizes, and deadlines. Managing everything through emails, paper forms, or phone calls wastes valuable production time.

With online stores, your customers can browse, personalize, and pay directly — giving you cleaner order data, fewer errors, and more time to focus on decorating.

Manual Workflows Are Holding Decorators Back

Manually entering purchase orders, chasing down payments, and checking stock availability can eat up hours every week. Chipply simplifies it all with real-time inventory management, automatic stock thresholds, and one-click purchasing through industry-preferred vendors. You’ll spend less time on admin work — and more time creating products your customers love.

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Launch Custom Stores in Minutes

Build online stores for teams, fundraisers, and local businesses in minutes — no tech skills required. Chipply auto-places artwork, supports multiple logo options, and adds colors and sizes in bulk. Choose from vendor-curated templates featuring best-selling products and deep inventory to get your stores live even faster.

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Manage Inventory and Orders with Confidence

Stop worrying about backorders, oversells, or endless purchase orders. Chipply tracks live inventory, automates purchasing, and streamlines production — all in one platform. With stock thresholds and one-click vendor orders, you’ll save hours every week and keep your stores running smoothly.

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Integrate with Your Preferred Vendors

Connect seamlessly with industry-preferred vendors for one-click purchasing, live stock updates, and built-in automation. Chipply gives you the tools to pull live vendor inventory, set thresholds, and streamline purchase orders — so you can skip manual entry and get orders into production faster.

Grow Your Business with Online Custom Apparel Stores

Every customer is different — and with Chipply, you can create online stores that fit them all. From team shops to employee merch programs and retail stores, decorators can build branded online experiences that attract more customers and drive repeat sales.

With automation built in, you’ll spend less time managing orders and more time doing what you do best — decorating and growing your business. Each store becomes a long-term revenue stream, helping you stand out as a trusted local (or national) partner.

Explore the examples below and see what’s possible with Chipply.

Why Apparel Decorators Choose Chipply

Chipply was built for the way apparel decorators really work — balancing creative design, client deadlines, and production efficiency. Every feature is designed to save time, reduce manual tasks, and keep your orders running smoothly from setup to fulfillment. With intuitive tools, real-time vendor integrations, and a support team that truly understands the decorating industry, Chipply doesn’t just power your business — it helps it grow.

“One of the standout features is their exceptional customer support — they respond quickly and are more than willing to guide you through every step of the process. Additionally, Chipply doesn't charge any fees on donation dollars, which is a fantastic perk for those running fundraising stores. Overall, I highly recommend making the switch to Chipply!”

Dave Ackley

Big Frog of Northern New Jersey

“No more taking orders manually. Some employee is not taking sizes and waiting on all of that data. They just share a link, and all of a sudden, fulfillment's done in two weeks." 

Chendia Sharp

Sharp Designs Custom Embroidery

"It has allowed me, as an owner, to focus on other parts of the business that I need to be focusing on. Before Chipply, I had to manually do every mockup on every colorway, and it took me hours. And now it's super quick. I just set up a store with 300 products and four different logos, and it took me maybe 30 to 45 minutes. Plus they're releasing stuff every two weeks, so we're always getting new updates."

Ryan Toney

P&M Apparel

Launch Your First Custom Apparel Store with Chipply

Simple Setup. Fast Results.

Team Chipply will walk you through your first store build and show you how to set up custom apparel stores in minutes. From uploading logos to managing orders and payments, we’ll help you create a streamlined process that saves hours every week.

Personalized Support from Real People.

You’ll get one-on-one guidance and live support from experts who understand the apparel decorating industry — and the challenges of managing clients, artwork, and production. We’ll help you turn your online stores into a seamless, profitable part of your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Chipply different from other online store platforms for decorators?

Chipply was built specifically for apparel decorators — not generic eCommerce sellers. Every feature is designed to simplify how you manage client orders, artwork, and production. From store setup to fulfillment, it’s built around the way decorators actually work.

How long does it take to set up a custom apparel store?

You can launch a store in just minutes. Chipply includes ready-to-use templates from top industry vendors, featuring best-selling products with deep inventory. Choosing and adding items is quick and easy — just upload your logos, set decoration options, and you’re ready to go.

Can Chipply connect with my vendors and manage inventory automatically?

Yes! Chipply integrates with industry-preferred vendors to track live inventory, automate purchasing, and prevent overselling. You’ll always know what’s in stock before customers order.

What kind of support does Chipply offer for apparel decorators?

You’ll get personalized onboarding and live support from experts who understand the decorating business. We’ll guide you through your first store and keep helping as you grow.
Reach out any time at teamchipply@chipply.com or 262-202-8129.