About Turtle Friends

We are a UK-based studio specializing in thoughtful, educational merchandise for cultural institutions. We help museum and zoo gift shops offer fresh, story-driven products — with no stock risk or overhead.

Partnership – How We Work With Gift Shops

  • No Inventory Commitment

    Say goodbye to excess stock and storage headaches. Every item is made to order, whether you’re stocking your physical shop or online store, there’s zero stock risk.

  • Low Minimums

    Whether you want to trial a small collection or scale for a large exhibition, our flexible production model lets you start small and grow confidently. No bulk order required.

  • UK Fulfillment

    All products are printed and shipped from within the UK — ensuring quick turnaround times and lower carbon emissions.

  • Custom Branding

    • Co-branded options (your logo alongside our artwork)
    • Fully custom designs inspired by your exhibits or educational themes (Exclusive souvenirs)

  • Eco-Conscious Materials

    • Organic cotton for our apparel
    • Eco-friendly, reusable tote bags

  • Designed for Cultural Retail

    Our collections are crafted specifically focusing on: Wildlife, heritage, educational themes, family-friendly and exhibition-specific collections.
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FAQs – Everything You Need to Know

Q: What materials do you use?

A: We use organic cotton for t-shirts and reusable, eco-friendly materials for tote bags and mugs. All items are ethically sourced and printed in the UK.

Q: Is there Munimums Order Quantity (MOQ)

A: There is no Munimums Order Quantity (MOQ), products are printed after your places an order, meaning you can order 1 items.

Q: Can we add our logo or exhibition theme?

A: Yes, we offer full customization options — from subtle branding to full co-branded artwork.

Q: What’s your return policy?

A: As items are made-to-order, we accept returns only for damaged or defective goods. Samples are available before launch.

Q: Do you offer international shipping?

A: Our standard model fulfills within the UK. For overseas inquiries, please contact us.

We’d love to hear from you.