How Pre-Sales Work

When you order from an EDITIONSS pre-sale, you are helping bring a limited release to life.

Unlike traditional merch, these products are not sitting in a warehouse waiting to be picked and packed. They are made after the pre-sale closes, based on the real number of orders placed.

That means a little more patience is needed, but it also means the product is made with more care, less waste and a much clearer purpose.

Why we use pre-sales

Pre-sales help independent creators, brands and communities make better products without needing to guess demand upfront.

Instead of producing hundreds or thousands of units and hoping they sell, a pre-sale allows a release to be shaped by the people who actually want it.

This helps reduce unnecessary stock, avoid waste and give each project a better chance of being made properly.

It also means creators and brands can make more considered products, rather than rushing out generic merch or relying on standard blanks.

How EDITIONSS is different

Most merch is either printed on pre-existing blank products or produced in bulk before anyone knows how much will sell.

EDITIONSS works differently.

We make products from scratch with specialist makers. That means the fit, fabric, colours, trims, labels, artwork placement and finishing can all be considered as part of the product.

We are not just adding a logo to a blank item. We are building limited-run products with the same care you would expect from a proper brand release.

That is why our pre-sale process takes longer than standard merch, but also why the final product feels more considered.

What happens after you order

Once you place your order, your pre-sale order is confirmed.

The pre-sale then stays open until the advertised closing date. During this time, all customer orders are collected.

After the pre-sale closes, we compile the final order quantities and send the production run to our specialist makers.

From there, the products are made, quality checked, packed and prepared for dispatch.

Once your order is ready to ship, you will receive tracking details by email.

How long does it take?

Most pre-sale orders take around 4-5 weeks after the pre-sale closes to be dispatched.

This timeline allows for production, finishing, quality checks, packing and fulfilment.

If anything changes, we will keep you updated. We know waiting is never the fun part, so we do our best to communicate clearly throughout the process.

Why your order matters

Every pre-sale order helps make the project possible.

By ordering early, you are directly supporting independent creators, brands and limited-run ideas. Your order helps fund the production run, reduce waste and make sure the final product is made with real demand behind it.

It is a more thoughtful way to make merch, and it only works because people choose to back the release early.

A better way to make merch

We believe merch should feel like something you actually want to own.

Not disposable. Not generic. Not overproduced.

Pre-sales allow us to make products with more intention, while giving creators and brands a smarter way to launch limited releases.

Thanks for being part of it.