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<p>Threadless (stylized as threadless) is an online community of artists and an e-commerce website based in <a href="/facts/Chicago%2c_Illinois/yPMokrXH">Chicago, Illinois</a>, founded in 2000 by Jake Nickell and Jacob DeHart. </p><p>Threadless designs are created by and chosen by an online community. Each week, about 1,000 designs are submitted online and are put to a public vote. After seven days the staff reviews the top-scoring designs. Based on the average score and community feedback, about 10 designs are selected each week, printed on clothing and other products, and sold worldwide through the <a href="/facts/Online_shop/KaWoKPBI">online store</a> and at their retail store in Chicago. Designers whose work is printed receive no cash but receive 20% <a href="/facts/Royalty_payment/8caVPHCP">royalties</a> based on net profits paid on a monthly basis, as well as cash and Threadless merchandise. </p>