Fun and sustainability takes flight!
The MerchOwl philosophy can be summed up with these five emojis:
🌎😜🌟🤝💜
What does that mean, you ask? Well, since the start of our business in 2017, five core concepts have stood out as solid commitments from day one.
Let us elaborate..
🌎 Sustainable, ethical practices.
All of our products are designed by MerchOwl's humble owner just outside of Austin, Texas. Our products are all produced "print-on-demand", meaning that the manufacturing process begins the moment you place your order. We made the decision right from the start to never contribute to the environmentally destructive "fast fashion" industry, and to never fill warehouses with products that we may not sell, only having to destroy it and pile up in landfills. This business model is far more Earth-friendly, even when sometimes the material we need to print on is on a polyester or poly-blend.
Everything at MerchOwl is manufactured in a 100% sweatshop-free environment - we only partner with manufacturers who maintain a strict adherence to ethical practices. Furthermore, our products are all digitally printed with high-quality and eco-friendly inks and dyes.
Because of our commitment to Earth-friendly and people-friendly practices, we won't be able to ship quite as fast as the Amazons of the world, but you will be helping the environment by purchasing from us - that is the bottom line.
😜 Exciting designs.
We have fun here. You'll see many quirky, geeky, creative and downright weird designs. We tend toward the lighter side of life. But it's not ALL goofiness. Our latest collection, "STAR STUFF", contains a variety of gift items and unique apparel featuring astronomy, space, and celestial phenomenon, dedicated to the inspirational astrophysicist and educator Carl Sagan.
🌟 Uncompromising quality.
We work with only printers known for their superior quality and buyer satisfaction. That said, minor defects can occur on very rare occasion - should you ever run into any quality issues, let us know and we will absolutely make it right.
🤝 Impeccable customer service.
If there is anything you need, please message me and I will get back to you, personally. If you're truly happy with your order, nothing would mean more to me than a review. We love seeing our happy customers rocking their new gear, too! (Instagram: @merchowl.tees)
💜 Charity.
A portion of our profits are donated to the Epilepsy Foundation. Their goal is to fund research and to provide awareness. (We chose the purple heart to represent this because on Purple Day, March 26th, supporters wear purple to talk about epilepsy and raise funds.)
Enjoy your visit, and best wishes to you and yours - stay safe! 🦉
Bryan Gosselin
Owner / Designer
