# THE/STUDIO

> THE/STUDIO is a custom product manufacturing and on-demand merchandising platform that connects brands, creators, and organizations to a global network of vetted factories. Founded in 2013 as a custom patch shop, it now produces 300+ categories of custom goods - pins, patches, apparel, coins, drinkware and more - with no minimum orders, fast turnaround, and software that compresses the traditional sourcing process from months to days. The company positions itself as a modern, ethical answer to slow legacy manufacturing, serving over 100,000 customers including Nike, Adidas, Netflix, Uber and the Met Store.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** Pasadena, California, United States
- **Founders:** Joseph Heller (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~120 employees; globally distributed team across North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania
- **Products:** Custom product manufacturing, Source Anything platform, Private label / factory network, Design and digitizing services
- **Notable:** Grew from a 2013 custom patch business into a platform manufacturing 300+ product categories, Facilitated production of 32+ million products (as of 2018) for 100,000+ customers, Raised $11M Series A in 2018 after 18 months and 150+ investor rejections

## Products & services

- **Custom product manufacturing** — On-demand production of 300+ custom product categories including patches, pins, coins, medals, keychains, apparel, hats, socks, drinkware, tech accessories and packaging, with no minimum order quantities and fast turnaround.
- **Source Anything platform** — Self-serve sourcing platform (launched Dec 2025) that lets brands source any product category, get rapid transparent quotes, manage sampling/iteration, and scale production during demand surges - all in one place.
- **Private label / factory network** — Access to a curated worldwide network of vetted factories (4,752+ machines) for private-label and bulk manufacturing, with design support, digital sample approval and global shipping.
- **Design and digitizing services** — Free design support, vector art, digitizing, and mockup/digital sample approval to take an idea from concept to production-ready file.

## Achievements

- Grew from a 2013 custom patch business into a platform manufacturing 300+ product categories
- Facilitated production of 32+ million products (as of 2018) for 100,000+ customers
- Raised $11M Series A in 2018 after 18 months and 150+ investor rejections
- Founder bought the company back to preserve its core mission
- Built a global factory network spanning 4,752+ machines
- Launched the 'Source Anything' sourcing platform in December 2025

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Launched 'Source Anything,' a platform built for the 'speed of culture' that lets brands source any product category, get fast quotes, and scale production on demand.
- **2018-09** — Raised $11M Series A led by Ignition Partners to expand its on-demand manufacturing platform.

## Links

- Website: https://thestudio.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestudio-com
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/FactorybyStudio
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudio.official/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/factorybythestudio/

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Last updated: 2026-06-11