Technical Brief

Printful Integration Workflow | Print-on-Demand Tapestry Gallery

Version 1.0.0 • February 2026 • 9Bit Studios

Complete Printful integration strategy for Still Waters Home Decor's tapestry gallery. Handles image formatting, product sync, mockup generation, order fulfillment, and inventory management—all while maintaining the minimalist UI aesthetic.

1. Product Specifications

Recommended Size
Medium Tapestry (68" × 80")
Print Area
67" × 79" (8040 × 9480 px @ 300 DPI)
File Format
PNG or JPG (PNG preferred for quality)
Color Space
sRGB (web-standard, accurate reproduction)
File Size Target
<10MB per file (quality optimized)
Aspect Ratio
67:79 (1:1.179) — maintains proportion

Image Requirements

Resize
8040 × 9480 px for medium tapestry specs
Color Space
Convert to sRGB profile for accurate printing
DPI Verification
Confirm 300 DPI for premium print quality
Optimization
Balance quality vs. file size (target <10MB)

2. Integration Workflow

1
Batch Image Processing
ImageMagick automation to 8040×9480px @ 300 DPI, sRGB
2
Printful Upload
Create 15 products via Printful dashboard, assign collections
3
Shopify Sync
Automatic product import with mockups via Printful app
4
Order Fulfillment
Zero manual intervention — Printful handles production & shipping

3. Pricing Strategy

Printful Base Cost
$35.95 (medium tapestry)
Shipping Cost
$8.99 (standard USPS, 7-10 days)
Total Cost Per Unit
$44.94
Recommended Retail
$120.00
Profit Per Sale
$75.06 (62.5% margin)

Rationale: $120 positions tapestries as high-quality art pieces (not mass-market), provides healthy profit margin for sustainability, and offers a clean, memorable price point for customers.

4. Implementation Timeline

Days 1-2

Phase 1: Image Preparation

Batch process 15 images to Printful specs, verify quality and file sizes

Days 3-4

Phase 2: Printful Setup

Create account, upload images, configure 15 products, set pricing, generate mockups

Day 5

Phase 3: Shopify Sync

Install Printful app, sync products, create collections (Nature, Abstract, Serenity)

Days 6-8

Phase 4: Liquid Templates

Implement custom product/collection templates, test rendering and cart flow

Day 9

Phase 5: Fulfillment Config

Configure shipping, test complete order flow end-to-end

Days 10-12

Phase 6: Testing & Launch

Cross-browser testing, mobile QA, performance optimization, go live

5. Key Benefits

Zero Inventory
  • No stock to manage
  • No warehouse needed
  • Products created on-demand
Fully Automated
  • Order → Production → Shipping
  • Automatic tracking sync
  • Zero manual fulfillment
Low Setup Cost
  • $0 Printful account fee
  • $0 Shopify app cost
  • Only $44.94 test order
Premium Quality
  • 300 DPI print resolution
  • Professional mockups included
  • 7-10 day production time