The Try & Buy program, created by Antigro Designer and Print Logistic, allows business owners to test highly personalized products, such as custom-shaped pillows and personalized sports shirts, before committing to a cooperation. This initiative aims to revolutionize how online stores and print shops sell personalized items by enabling businesses to experience product quality and delivery firsthand without any upfront costs. The Try & Buy program is a valuable opportunity for businesses to experiment with and validate new personalized products, ensuring high-quality offerings and reducing financial risk. By enabling firsthand experience with the products, the program supports confident marketing and selling of these vetted items, driving innovation and customer satisfaction in the personalized product market. 

In this article, we will delve into the process of ordering personalized pillows in custom shapes and outline the steps involved in creating these pillows, so you can see how easy it is to order a free test product and understand how it’s made at Print Logistic. This knowledge will help ensure that every detail of the pillow is meticulously crafted. Discover how much you can gain by reducing your workload, as the entire design process is transferred to the customer through the Antigro Designer print customizer, while the production and shipping of the items are handled by Print Logistic. 

How to Order Free Personalized Pillows in the Try & Buy Program 

By ordering a free pillow through the Try & Buy program, you simultaneously test the process your customers will go through when ordering custom-shaped pillows from your online store. This process consists of two simple and intuitive steps described below.

Step 1 

The first step in creating a personalized pillow in the Antigro Designer print customizer is selecting the pillow’s dimensions. The maximum size available for testing in the Try & Buy program is 45×45 cm. By offering this product to your customers, you can introduce your chosen variations. Next, simply upload the photo you want to use for the pillow. The Antigro Customizer will remove the background and design the pillow with your image in a custom shape. 

Step 2 

In the next step, you can customize your pillow design. The custom-shaped pillow offers various customization options, such as adjusting the cutline precision to change the outline thickness. You can also modify the background color and apply filters to your photo. Additionally, you can add text and incorporate extra graphics from the clipart library to create a unique design. 

After finalizing the design, confirm your order by contacting us via email at support@printlogistic.pl or support@antigrodesigner.com. At this stage of the ordering process, your clients will make a payment for their order, which will initiate the next step: order fulfillment by Print Logistic. 

Behind the Scenes: The Production of Custom Pillows 

Step 1 – Printing the design on paper 

After finalizing the design in Antigro Designer, the next step in the comprehensive production process is meticulously printing the finalized design on high-quality paper using advanced Mimaki technology. Mimaki printers are globally renowned for their unparalleled precision. They have a remarkable capability to reproduce even the most intricate and detailed designs. The printers use an impressive array of vibrant colors and exceptional clarity. This ensures that the final product meets the highest standards of quality and aesthetic appeal. 

Step 2 – Sublimation Transfer onto Velvet Fabric 

The printed paper template is then carefully applied to the velvet fabric using a specialized and highly precise sublimation process. This advanced technique involves transferring the dye from the paper directly onto the fabric through the application of heat and pressure. The sublimation process ensures that the colors are deeply embedded into the fibers of the velvet, resulting in a high-quality and durable print transfer. By utilizing this process, the final product achieves a professional and enduring finish that maintains its aesthetic appeal for years to come. 

Step 3 – Cutting the Fabric 

Once the sublimation process is complete and the vibrant designs are securely embedded into the velvet fabric, the next step is the precise cutting of the fabric. The ZUND cutting machine precisely cuts the velvet fabric into the appropriate shapes and sizes according to the pillow design, ensuring that each piece of fabric is cut to the exact dimensions and specifications required for the final product. Precision is crucial at this stage to maintain the integrity of the design and to ensure that the pieces fit together seamlessly during sewing. 

Step 4 – Grinding, Sewing, and Stuffing 

Next, the fabric moves to the sewing department, where skilled tailors meticulously sew the pieces together with precision and care. Using high-quality threads and advanced sewing machines, they ensure that the seams are strong and durable, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional integrity. Once the sewing is complete, the pillows are then stuffed with high-quality polyester filling. This filling is carefully measured and evenly distributed to ensure that each pillow is consistently plush. 

Step 5 – Quality Control and Packaging

Upon completion, each pillow undergoes a rigorous quality control process to ensure it meets high aesthetic standards. After successfully passing these quality checks, the pillows are carefully packaged for shipment. Each pillow is wrapped in protective material to prevent any damage during transit. This thorough attention to detail in both quality control and packaging guarantees that each pillow delivered meets the highest standards of excellence. 

Step 6 – Shipping 

In the final step, the finished product is carefully prepared for shipping by Print Logistic, ensuring prompt order fulfillment and secure delivery of the pillow to the customer. The completed pillow is delivered to the customer within 48 hours of placing the order, guaranteeing a swift and efficient service. 

The production process of the personalized pillow under the Try&Buy program combines innovative technologies, manual precision, and high-quality materials. This comprehensive process enables customers to create a customized and unique product that meets their individual aesthetic and practical needs. The result is a premium pillow that will distinguish your store’s offerings and provide exceptional opportunities.