How Long Does Printify Take to Ship?

For more on shipping tiers and speeds, see Printify Shipping Options. Want to understand how delivery times affect profitability? Read POD Profit Margins Explained.

Production / Fulfillment Time

Before an order ships, it must go through production. Printify reports that most orders are produced and shipped within 2–7 business days after submission. You can see each provider’s average fulfillment time on the product catalog page—use it as a guideline, not a guarantee.

Delays beyond seven days typically occur when a product is temporarily out of stock, undergoing reprints for quality control, or affected by peak season volume.

Shipping Delivery Time (Transit)

Once an order is produced, it moves into the shipping stage. Printify’s delivery estimates vary by method and region:

Note: Printify Express includes both production and transit in the 2–3 day estimate.

Printify Express Delivery (2–3 Day Option)

Printify’s Express Delivery service offers 2–3 business day total turnaround for select U.S. products and regions. The system automatically assigns eligible orders to participating providers—typically those producing popular apparel like Bella+Canvas or Gildan shirts. Express is currently limited to the continental U.S. and not guaranteed during high-demand periods.

International Shipping Timeframes

For international customers, delivery windows broaden significantly. Typical international orders arrive within 10–30 business days depending on provider location, customs, and distance. European and Australian providers may deliver faster within their local regions—often 3–7 business days within the same continent.

Example: The Print Bar (Australia) ships within 3–6 business days locally and up to 30 business days worldwide. Print Logistic (Poland) ships within 2–5 business days across the EU.

What Affects Shipping Delays?

• Stock shortages: Providers waiting for blanks or materials can delay fulfillment.
• Quality control: Failed prints or reprints extend production times.
• Large multi-item orders: Bulk orders often take longer to prepare.
• Seasonal spikes: Events like Black Friday or Christmas slow down all providers.
• Customs checks: International shipments may experience clearance delays.
• Carrier performance: Weather, logistics issues, or holidays can slow final delivery.

Sample Timelines by Region

U.S. Domestic (Standard Shipping)

Production: 3 days + Shipping: 2 days → ~5 business days total. Sellers typically quote 5–7 days for safety.

U.S. Domestic (Express)

Production and shipping combined in 2–3 business days. Example: Order Monday morning → Delivered by Wednesday or Thursday.

European Buyer (EU Provider)

Production 3 days + Shipping 2–4 days = ~5–7 business days. If provider is outside the EU, customs may add 7–10 additional days.

Australia / International Example

Local fulfillment: 3–6 days in Australia. For overseas orders, 10–30 business days depending on region and carrier.

Tips to Reduce Shipping Time

• Use providers geographically close to your customer base.
• Offer Express Delivery for time-sensitive campaigns.
• Avoid mixing Express and non-Express items in one order (they ship separately).
• Exclude distant providers to prevent fallback routing.
• Communicate realistic delivery timelines and include a buffer during holidays.
• Monitor network status on Printify’s Fulfillment Status page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2–3 day delivery guaranteed with Express?

No. It’s a best-effort estimate. Provider delays or shipping issues can extend the timeline.

Are weekends and holidays counted in delivery times?

No, Printify’s timeframes are in business days only. Weekends and holidays are excluded from production and shipping estimates.

Can the same product ship faster in one region than another?

Yes. A t-shirt printed in the U.S. may ship in 2 days domestically but take 2–3 weeks if ordered by a customer overseas.