The Ickle Print Shop

MERCH Printing made easy, by The Bao!

The Ickle Print Shop

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Your Concept.

From ideation to the product in your hands, we have a tried and tested workflow to work out what product and printing method best suits you, your design and your goals.

Our Handiwork.

Other printing services make you print what works for them and their own economies of scale, but as a small, flexible business we don’t care about that – we’re here to help you make you what you want, within budget and on time.

No MOQs.

One offs or bulk orders – a bespoke service from The Bao to make a product as unique as you and your brand.

Our work.

We work with charities, local businesses, record labels, artists and designers. We make t-shirts, hoodies, bags, sports jerseys, uniforms, slipmats, coasters, jigsaw puzzles and so many other types of products that whatever you’re looking for, we’re confident we can help.
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Testimonials.

DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT, SEE WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING AND CHECK OUT SOME OF THEIR MERCH

The Ickle Print Shop delivered outstanding and professional service, offering top-quality products with exceptional attention to detail. Their fast delivery and excellent customer service made the experience seamless. We love working with Sean—he’s a valuable asset and truly feels like an extension of our brand.

Rebel Skum

DJ Deviant

First class service and delivery from The Ickle Print Shop. Sean is easy to work with and provides the label merchandise with a fast turnaround and excellent quality materials. Bravo

Regulate Recordings

T2 Funk

LOVE how the custom T-shirts came out. Sean gave a few pointers to improve the look and size of the designs on the t-shirts so that they came out perfect. Thanks The Bao!

Fish Tales & Rhymes

Angelina

Had a great experience getting Sean to print our t-shirt designs: he was helpful, responsive, and made sure the result was just what we were looking for. Quality was great too!

Kahina Resists

Jalal

Printing Services.

THis is what we do. CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU WANT? LET US KNOW

DTF

Best for one offs and small runs, full colour DTF is cost-effective and quick.

Hybrid DTF

Best for 10+ jobs that need the best possible colour and resolution.

Embroidery

Best for durability, and when you need that touch of class.

Screen Printing

Best for hand feel on medium and large runs with limited colours.

Vinyl

Best for single colour one-offs and small runs with the option of textured and 3D finishes including puff and brick.

Sublimation

Best for photo-realism, plus limitless merchandise options.

About Us

Who is The Bao? MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS SEAN THE BAO IS A proud Cestrian, born and raised in Chester but with international experience owning and operating retail and ecommerce stores in shanghai. The Bao hates overstock, and also not having stock on hand. The Bao runs his own brand, Ickle Bao, and uses his knowledge of product development to help brands with strong identities to create merchandise opportunities to delight their loyal fanS. SustainabILITY LED, The Bao uses Just In Time ordering to keep your low stock levels at exactly the levels you need to eliminate wastage and dead stock AND OFFERS A WHOLE RANGE OF RECYCLED AND RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS ALONGSIDE MORE TRADITIONAL OPTIONS.