On-Site Event Merchandise Printing
Live On-Site Printing for Events
Biography Apparel brings the print shop to your event — tournaments, fundraisers, corporate events, and more. Guests watch their gear get made in real time.
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Who We Work With
🏆 Fundraising Events
Attendees purchase and customize items on-site. For registered non-profits, we donate a portion of event sales back to your organization — no extra work required.
🏢 Corporate Events
Conferences, team-building events, and company outings. Pre-select merchandise options and quantities, or let guests choose their own. Extends your brand reach long after the event.
⚽ Tournaments & Festivals
Soccer, basketball, softball, and more. Live printing is a crowd draw — guests love watching the process. We can pre-print a portion to reduce wait times.
🕒 Lead time: Book us at least 4 weeks before your event.
📦 Output: Up to 300 shirts/hour, with pre-printing available for known quantities/designs to reduce wait times.
🏠 Service area: Twin Cities Metro and surrounding suburbs. Travel may be available — ask us.
Logistics
What to Expect
What We Bring
- 2-10 team members for printing, crowd interaction, and fun
- Our printing press (35–50 shirts/hour capacity per press, up to 300/hour total)
- Shirts or other merchandise for printing
- All setup, cleaning, and teardown supplies
- 2–4 six-foot tables for sorting orders
- Biography Apparel signage and pricing materials
What We Need
- One dedicated outlet for the printer (additional outlet if printing hats)
- A 10’ × 20’ area for tables and equipment
- Good lighting
- A dry, sheltered area (we have tents, but need to ensure we can keep our printers dry in case of rain)
- Minimum 60°F for outdoor events
Tips
How to Make Your Event Run Smoothly
- Keep it simple. 2–3 design options means faster lines and happier guests.
- Pre-print a portion. We can print a batch before the event to reduce wait times while still giving guests the live experience.
- Plan for space. Live printing draws a crowd — allocate more than the minimum 10’ × 20’ if you can.
- Bring your artwork. We can work with your existing files or design something original — just give us enough lead time.
Common Questions
FAQ
Can you print on things other than t-shirts?
Yes — long sleeves, hoodies, tote bags, hats, and more. If you have something specific in mind, ask us and we'll let you know if it's printable.
Do attendees pay for items, or does the organization cover it?
Both models work. Fundraising events typically have attendees purchase items on-site. Corporate events often pre-select merchandise and cover the cost for guests. We'll help you figure out what makes sense.
How long will you be at the event?
That depends on your expected volume. During booking, we'll estimate the right amount of printing time based on attendance and design complexity. Pre-printing can reduce the time needed on-site.
Can I provide my own artwork?
Absolutely. We can work with your existing artwork or create original designs for your event. Vector files (.ai, .eps, .svg) are ideal, but we'll work with what you have.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Twin Cities Metro and surrounding suburbs. Travel beyond our standard range may be available — contact us for a quote.
Ready to Book?
Fill out the form below and we'll follow up within one business day. The more detail you can share about your event, the better we can prepare.
