DTF, embroidery, a hat bar and screen printing all work on site at St. Louis events. Each one is best at something different. Here's how we'd choose.
Live DTF printing
Full-color transfers pressed on the spot, with no screens and no color limit. It handles photo art, gradients, names and short runs of many designs, which is why it fits a Delmar Loop brand night. See live DTF printing.
Live embroidery
Logos and monograms stitched while the guest waits. It's the upscale option for VIP gifting and for galas and fundraisers in the Central West End. See live embroidery.
Live hat bar
Guests pick a cap and a patch and we press it on. It's a build-your-own station that draws a crowd and packs small for the trip from Fullerton. See the hat bar.
Live screen printing
Real presses and real ink, pulled in front of guests. It's the most efficient choice for big crowds and bold one- to three-color designs, like a busy America's Center convention. See live screen printing.
Rule of thumb: volume goes to screen printing, full color or small runs go to DTF, and a premium gift goes to embroidery or the hat bar. Most St. Louis events run one core station plus one add-on.
Still deciding? Read screen printing vs DTF or send your event details and we'll suggest a mix.
St. Louis planning
Pairings that work in St. Louis
A press for the main design plus a DTF lane for names covers most expo booths. A hat bar next to a tee line suits a game-day or brewery crowd. Embroidery on its own is enough for a gala cocktail hour.
Each station needs about 10×10 ft and two dedicated 120V circuits, so two stations means two footprints and four circuits.