Drop-shipping is becoming increasingly popular. Put simply, it is a way to start your own business with little-to-no initial outlay. For a full lowdown on what drop-shipping is and how it works, check out this blog post. But, once you have the process down, how do you work out the best items to drop-ship? The […]
We’re always looking to increase our offering and in doing so we like to listen to what you guys have to say. Many of you said you wanted to be able to integrate your Contrado store with Shopify, and we are proud to say that we delivered! You can connect the two together in just […]
When you snuggle up into your bed for the night, you want to be comfortable. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter and content in the softness of your kingdom for the night. So what is the best material for bedding? How do you know what is going to be a great bedding fabric […]
A versatile fabric that is used in a variety of applications from curtains to bridal wear, you may end up wondering “what is voile?”. How can one textile be used for both a delicate, wear-once-and-never-again outfit and an everyday-in-almost-every-home piece of home decor? Well, don’t fret. We’re here to answer your voile-related-questions. What is Voile? […]
There are so many different types of fabric out there – Contrado prints on over 100 different textiles. We make each and every fabric differently. Different fabrics have different characteristics, and with so many available, keeping track of them all can be puzzling at best. Check out our A-Z of fabrics, including a brief description […]
We all know how difficult it is to make money as an artist. From getting inspiration to mastering your craft, it’s a hard-knock life for creatives out there. Luckily, in the age of print-on-demand services and eCommerce, monetising your art has never been easier. Because of this, everyone is wondering how making money on Redbubble […]
When did it all begin? Bauhaus directly translates as “construction house”. Frankly, that’s quite fitting taking into account what we already know about Bauhaus Design. The Bauhaus was an early 20th Century German school of the arts. Opened in 1919 by a German architect, it was called ‘Staatliches Bauhaus’. Until 1925 you could find the […]
Drop-shipping is the new word on everybody’s lips at the moment, but what is drop-shipping? What does it mean? How does it work? Maybe you have either a small business or a huge idea, and someone dropped the phrase into a conversation and you want to get to the bottom of it. That’s what we’re […]
In the world of drop-shipping, there are so many options that are available to you. Arguably, one of the most popular platforms for selling your products on is Shopify. But where do you start? What is the best way to market your Shopify store? What are the best Shopify apps? In fact, what even is […]
Direct to garment printing, also known as DTG is a somewhat new printing technology which is becoming increasingly popular. It has multiple pros and cons, as with all printing methods, but what is direct to garment printing? Direct to Garment Printing Process The DTG process is pretty much exactly what it says. The inks are […]