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Print-on-demand and Etsy terms, explained in plain words.
10 articles
GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 6 min read
What is a DTF gang sheet?
A gang sheet puts many designs, or many copies of one, on a single DTF film. Here is how the layout works, what to check in your files and why sellers who press at home order them.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 5 min read
What is an evergreen design?
An evergreen design sells all year because its reason to buy has no date. Here is how it differs from seasonal and trend designs, and why most POD shops keep both.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 6 min read
What is an SVG file?
An SVG stores shapes instead of pixels, so it stays sharp at any size. Here is how it works, how it compares with PNG and JPEG, and when you need one for print on demand.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 5 min read
What is the Etsy API?
The Etsy API is the official channel apps use to read and update your shop with your permission. Here is what it can do, how access works, and how it differs from unofficial tools.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 6 min read
What are bleed and safe area in printing?
Bleed is extra artwork past the cut line, and the safe area is where nothing important gets trimmed. Here is where both matter for wall art, mugs, canvas and other edge-to-edge prints.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Margin vs markup: what is the difference?
A $10 shirt sold for $25 has a 150% markup but a 60% margin. Here is the difference, one worked example with Etsy fees, and which number to use when pricing.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 5 min read
What is a variation on Etsy?
An Etsy variation lets buyers pick a size, colour or style on one listing. Here is how combinations multiply, how variation prices work and Etsy's limits.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 5 min read
What is a SKU on Etsy?
A SKU is your own code for one exact product. Here is where it appears on Etsy listings and orders, and why each colour and size should carry its own.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 6 min read
What does DPI mean for print files?
DPI links the pixels in your file to the inches on the product. Learn the formula, the pixel sizes for common print widths, and why providers ask for 300 DPI.
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GlossaryOct 21, 2026 · 6 min read
What is print on demand?
Print on demand in plain words: nothing is made until someone buys, a production partner prints and ships the item, and you never hold stock. Here is how it compares with the alternatives.
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