Just Make Things: MakerWorld’s first official merch collection goes live on crowdfunding
MakerWorld turns community spirit into wearable merch, celebrating creators with its first hoodie and T-shirt collection
MakerWorld launched its first official merchandise collection: a hoodie and a T-shirt designed with makers in mind. Both will be available through the platform’s crowdfunding feature. The first campaign round will run until November 26.
Will there be a logo? You’ll only see it when you shake someone’s hand 🤝
MakerWorld is a place where people who share the same passion exchange designs and talk about life. For many, it’s their favorite community, but most of those connections exist online.
This collection is meant to bring them into the real world. The idea is simple: when you’re walking down the street or attending an event, you should be able to recognize one of your own by what they’re wearing.
That’s where the logo comes in. We’ve embroidered the MakerWorld name on the hoodie’s cuff, so it only becomes visible when two hands meet in a handshake. A quiet signal for those in the know.
The rest of the design is all about everyday wear. These garments are meant to look good, work just as well in the workshop as outside it, and withstand frequent washing. That’s why the materials used for both models have gone through multiple rounds of washing, tensile strength, and pilling tests.
The hoodie: a slogan from the community
The hoodie comes in deep navy blue, with a single embroidered line across the chest: Just Make Things.
The slogan originated on the MakerWorld forum as part of the “The Words Behind the Official Merch” campaign. One community member shared their thoughts on how 3D printing has changed. Back in the day, the first step was often building your own printer components. Today, you simply buy a printer and start making things.
That shift really resonated with us, so it became the central theme of the hoodie. Have an idea? Stop overthinking it and make it happen.
Inside, the hoodie features brushed fleece with a short, dense pile: soft to the touch, warm, and breathable. Its smooth outer finish gives it a cleaner look and a more tailored fit. The 100% cotton hood is generously sized to fully shield your face from cold winds, while the snug cuffs fit closely around your wrists to keep the drafts out.
The t-shirt: a watch in three panels
The t-shirt takes its inspiration from the H3C, Bambu Lab’s new 3D printer, which supports multi-material printing and TPU 75A. This makes it possible to print an even wider range of objects we actually use in everyday life.
One of the models showcased alongside the H3C is a watch. A single print combines a rigid case, clearly defined dial details, and a soft, comfortable strap, demonstrating the printer’s ability to work with multiple materials and different nozzle diameters.
On the t-shirt, this story becomes a comic strip. Its three panels follow the entire maker journey: design, printing, and assembly. Wear it together with a watch you’ve printed yourself, and you’ll be carrying the entire process, from initial design to finished object, right on your chest.
The idea behind the illustrations is personal. Jacky Xu, the brand lead responsible for the t-shirt’s design, describes MakerWorld as a community built by people who love creating, where models are the way they communicate.
“The process of creation is repetitive and lonely, so we want to tell the daily work of creators through illustrations, so that more people can understand, feel and join in the joy of creation,” he explains. “This is an ordinary yet great thing.”
The t-shirt itself has a fabric weight of 250 g/m² and is made of 93% cotton, balancing flexibility with a substantial, premium feel. Its relaxed fit and dropped shoulders are designed to suit different body types. The fabric resists creasing and holds its shape, while double stitching is intended to ensure durability and prevent fraying.
More than $2 million raised for creators’ ideas
There’s a specific reason why the collection is making its debut through MakerWorld’s crowdfunding feature: it celebrates creators surpassing the $2 million fundraising milestone.
We launched this feature in July 2025 to address a problem familiar to makers. Independent creators often come up with brilliant ideas that are simply too ambitious or complex for one person to bring to life. Crowdfunding gives the community a chance to get involved and help make them happen.
More than $2 million has been raised across 153 projects. A total of 123 independent creators have benefited, with a 91% success rate. The record-breaking campaign raised more than $400,000.Crowdfunding is just one of several ways to make money on MakerWorld. This year, every one of the platform’s top 100 earners has already made more than $20,000.
Creators can monetize their work in several ways. Creator Commission Incentives offers commissions on hardware and filament sales through Maker’s Supply or CyberBrick. The Exclusive Model Program provides additional points, cash-redeemable rewards, and intellectual property protection support. Commercial Membership allows creators to earn through fan subscriptions and commercial licenses, while the Dynamic Points & Boost System turns community engagement into platform currency or cash rewards.
Recognition also comes in a more tangible form. The new MakerWorld Spark Award celebrates milestones of 50,000 and 100,000 successful prints with special profile badges and commemorative medals.
Behind all this is the sheer scale of the platform: more than 300,000 creators, nearly 3 million ready-to-print models, and close to 10 million monthly active users. MakerWorld is now the world's largest platform for 3D printing creators and printable models.
From usernames to handshakes
A community of this size is increasingly finding reasons to meet beyond the screen. On October 24, makers from across the United States gathered in San Jose for MakerWorld’s first American Creator MeetUp. Many had previously known each other only through usernames and comments beneath 3D models. That afternoon, they finally sat together in the same room.
Pawel Slusarczyk
The collection will launch on MakerWorld’s crowdfunding platform on November 12, with the first campaign round ending on November 26.
