The Transparent Company aims to establish a shop on this website to sell on demand tshirts and apparel. For transparency, this article has been created to detail out the rational for choosing Gelato as a partner on 9th August 2025, if you know of a better partner please contact us. The aim of this exercise is to find a print-on-demand dropshipping service for t-shirts in Australia, with no setup or monthly fees that integrates smoothly with WooCommerce and values both ethics and affordability, here are the top options to explore:
Recommended Providers in Australia
1. Printful
- Integration & Reach: Fully integrates with WooCommerce and offers local fulfillment via facilities in Brisbane and Melbourne, not Sydney enabling faster delivery and local pricing in AUD.
- Ethics: Emphasizes made-to-order manufacturing (no surplus inventory) and mentions some sustainable practices.
- Pricing: No setup or monthly fees—costs are per-item plus shipping. It’s a balance of convenience and cost-effectiveness.
2. Gelato
- Integration: Supports WooCommerce integration.
- Ethical Edge: Has a strong sustainability focus, producing over 90% of orders locally to minimize carbon emissions.
- Pricing: Offers free plan, reasonable per-item costs—great for eco-conscious sellers who still want global reach.
3. OGO
- Local Operation: Australia-based, using AS Colour apparel with 2–4 day turnaround. Offers high-quality DTG printing and white-label dropshipping.
- Integration: Primarily supports Shopify, but you might inquire about WooCommerce compatibility or use via API or custom integration.
- Pricing & Ethics: No middlemen, simpler local pricing. White-label focus adds professionalism.
4. Printicks
- Local Fulfillment & WooCommerce: Offers print-on-demand dropshipping across Australia and integrates with WooCommerce.Teemill+3ogo.com.au+3Printful+3
- Ethics: Focus on print-on-demand means no inventory waste; platform is free and user controls margins.
5. T-Shirt Co (Brisbane)
- Local & Transparent: Brisbane-based DTG service, simple pricing (includes garment + print), dropshipping and no hidden fees.The T-Shirt Co+2ondemand.printsome.com+2
- Integration: Not explicitly WooCommerce-supported, but may allow API or custom setup by request.
Comparison Table
| Provider | WooCommerce | Ethical/Sustainable Features | Pricing Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printful | Yes | Made-to-order, eco-conscious practices | Per-item & shipping, no fees | Best overall integration & flexibility |
| Gelato | Yes | Local production, carbon-aware shipping | Free plan, per-order costs | Strong ecological credentials |
| OGO | Custom? | Local fulfillment with AS Colour quality | Local pricing, white-label focus | Fast turnover; may require custom Woo setup |
| Printicks | Yes | POD model, local dropshipping | Free platform, control margins | Simple, ethical, and locally effective |
| T-Shirt Co | Custom? | Transparent pricing, local production | Inclusive pricing, no dropship fee | Great local value; check integration options |