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Custom phone cases & desk mats
Phone cases, desk mats, mouse pads, laptop sleeves, phone grips. What they cost by quantity, the ways to get them made, what manufacturers need from you, and who makes them.
Commish turns your idea, or a photo of something close, into a spec with request images and a price ladder, then collects quotes from the manufacturers you pick. Free; you pay the manufacturer directly. In ChatGPT, install Commish once, then describe what you want.
What it costs
| Quantity | Per piece | Total | Cheapest way |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | $12-$32 | $12-$32 | Printed on demand |
| 10 pcs | $10.80-$29 | $108-$290 | Printed on demand |
| 50 pcs | $10.80-$29 | $540-$1,450 | Printed on demand |
| 100 pcs | $2-$9.50 | $200-$950 | Bulk custom production |
| 500 pcs | $1.44-$6.06 | $720-$3,030 | Bulk custom production |
| 1,000 pcs | $1.20-$4.95 | $1,200-$4,950 | Bulk custom production |
Planning ranges in US dollars, including one-time setup (screens, molds, samples), before shipping and import duties. Real quotes depend on size, colors and materials.
Ways to get it made
Printed on demand
Bulk custom production
Design rules
- Use the manufacturer's template; phone cases must keep art away from the camera cutout.
- Desk mats are wide panoramas (e.g. 900 x 400 mm): generate a wide image and upscale to at least 150 DPI.
What manufacturers need from you
- Item
- Device model or size: e.g. iPhone 17, 900 x 400 mm desk mat
- Finish (optional): glossy, matte
- Edges (optional): stitched edges for desk mats
Files
- Artwork sized to the manufacturer's template
Who makes it
Manufacturers Commish works with for this, in a fixed order. You can also ask any manufacturer to quote through Commish, including local shops.
Printful
Large print-on-demand catalog with mockup and order APIs; good embroidery. Needs a free Printful account to order.
Order on Printful ↗Printify
Marketplace of print providers: lower base prices, quality varies by provider. Needs a free Printify account to order.
Order on Printify ↗Gelato
Prints close to the customer: faster delivery and fewer cross-border duties. Needs a free Gelato account to order.
Order on Gelato ↗Prodigi
Gallery-quality art prints and framing. Needs a free Prodigi account to order.
Order on Prodigi ↗Zazzle
Huge catalog of customizable products; good for one-off gifts.
Order on Zazzle ↗Printrove
Indian print-on-demand with an order API. Needs a free Printrove account to order.
Order on Printrove ↗Get quotes for your own design
Describe it in chat and Commish writes the spec, shows the price at each quantity and sends it to the manufacturers you choose. They reply on a private link, no account needed.
Do you make this? List your company free and get quote requests with a full spec.