How to Choose a Custom Dakimakura Printing Service
By DakiCustomize Production Team Last updatedTL;DR (Quick Summary)
Before sending your files to a custom dakimakura printer, verify five practical details: whether you can order a single cover without bulk minimums, whether double-sided printing costs extra, whether the pillow insert is sold separately, which specific fabrics and centimeter sizes are listed, and how production time is separated from shipping.
1. Order Minimums, Double-Sided Pricing, and Pillow Inserts
Some custom printers are set up for bulk merchandise runs or charge extra to print a second design on the back. If you only need one pillowcase, confirm right away that there is no minimum order quantity (MOQ) and check how two-sided printing is priced. At DakiCustomize, single-piece orders are standard, and double-sided printing—whether you submit two different designs or use the same art on both sides—is included at the same base price.
Check what is included in the listing price as well. Custom dakimakura listings usually cover the printed outer pillowcase only so collectors can swap covers onto an existing pillow core. Our custom listing is for the cover alone, while compatible PP cotton filling cores can be added separately from the dakimakura body pillow insert page.
2. Specific Fabric Names and Exact Dimensions
Look for product pages that name the exact dakimakura fabric and list measurements in centimeters rather than vague "Standard" or "Large" labels. Knowing both the fabric and the dimensions tells you how the cover will feel and fit.
We offer two standard materials: 2WAY Tricot, which is soft, smooth, and stretchy for everyday comfort and sharp detail, and Peach Skin, which is lightweight, smooth, and budget-friendly.
Match the cover to your insert's length and width. See our fabric comparison guide and dakimakura size guide for the available options.
3. Practical Artwork Guidelines and File Privacy
Check the printer's file requirements and how it handles images that may not print clearly. Changing a DPI setting or enlarging a small image does not restore detail. Our image resolution guide and bleed and safe zone guide cover file preparation.
Before production starts, we check submitted files for obvious production issues—though this does not replace inspecting your own exports or include full design review, free retouching, or background extension. Equally important for private commissions, any artwork you upload is used strictly to produce and fulfill your order, and packages ship in plain, unbranded, discreet packaging.
4. Separate Timelines, Taxes, and After-Sales Policies
When comparing delivery estimates, check that manufacturing time and transit time are stated separately rather than blended into a single number.
At DakiCustomize, production takes 2–4 business days after payment confirmation and receipt of usable, confirmed artwork. Shipping typically takes an estimated 7–10 business days after dispatch for destinations supported at checkout. Both exclude weekends and holidays; transit estimates are not guaranteed fixed delivery dates.
Under our current policy, product prices include applicable taxes and import duties for supported checkout destinations. Shipping options and fees are calculated and shown at checkout.
Finally, make sure the shop’s Return & Refund Policy and support contact are easy to find before paying. Because custom items are made to order, returns or exchanges are not supported for non-quality reasons. If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, email pawnshopno7@gmail.com with your order number and clear photos so our team can assist.
Ready to Print Your Custom Pillowcase?
For a walkthrough of uploading files and checking out, read our step-by-step ordering guide, or go straight to the product page to choose your size and fabric.