Frequently Asked Questions About The Silk Screen Machine
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about our live event screen printing, experiential marketing billboard trucks, and brand activation services. Can't find what you're looking for? Email us at: events@thesilkscreenmachine.com
Seven reasons Fortune 500 brands choose us:
With over 15+ Years Experience: We've executed thousands of activations for brands like Apple, Nike, Netflix, ESPN, Red Bull and other household brand names.
100% On-Time Execution: Never missed an event in 15 years. We show up early and execute flawlessly.
Turnkey Service: We handle everything - design, logistics, execution, cleanup. You focus on your event.
Professional Team: Background-checked, trained printing technicians & brand ambassadors who represent your brand perfectly.
Nationwide Coverage: 6 city hubs mean we can serve you anywhere in the U.S.
Technology Integration: AR experiences, Scan2Print White Label APP, data capture, social media integration - we're ahead of the curve.
We're the only Live Screen Printing Mobile Fleet on the planet. With vehicles located in strategic cities Nationwide, we have you covered coast to coast.
Yes, we are a full service Experiential Marketing Agency. Have questions about the services we provide or our capabilities? Email us at: events@thesilkscreenmachine.com
How much does live event screen printing cost?
Live event screen printing costs range from $2,500 for basic activations to $50,000+ for large Fortune 500 events. Pricing depends on:
Number of attendees (200 to 5,000+)
Event duration (4 hour minimum - 8 hours typical)
Number of custom designs (1-4)
Products included (t-shirts, totes, hats)
Location and travel requirements
Additional services (AR, photography, etc.)
Our Most Popular Package: Pro Package at $25,000 for 500-750 attendees.
Yes! We operate a fleet of Mobile Billboard Trucks and branded step vans for:
City tours and street marketing Pop-Ups
Music Festival Activations
Product sampling campaigns
Multi-city brand tours
Mobile Billboard Marketing Campaigns
Sample Vehicle Programs
Our trucks feature:
Dedicated Campaign Specialists
Full vinyl wraps (custom graphics)
Vending service windows for guest engagement and product sampling
Licensed, insured drivers
Optional: Combine with any of our Live Printing Services.
Daily rates start at $12,500 for wrapped vehicle + driver + 100-mile route.
All packages include:
Event coordination and planning
Professional screen printing equipment
Trained Printing Technicians and BA's
Custom design creation. Up to 4 designs for Live Screen Printing or 6 designs for Full Color Heat Press Printing
Premium quality blank products
Complete setup 2 hours before event
On-site printing during event
Complete breakdown and cleanup
Post Event Follow Up
You don't need to provide anything - we handle everything from start to finish.
Travel within our hub cities (Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Nashville) is typically free unless it's a Mobile Campaign.
For events outside our hub cities, travel fees are calculated based on distance and typically range from $500-2,500 for domestic travel. We provide exact travel costs in your custom estimate.
Yes, our minimum for live event printing is $2,500 (Starter Package) for 4 hours which covers events with 150-200 attendees. This ensures we can deliver the full experience with our professional equipment and staff.
We recommend booking 4-6 weeks in advance for standard events. For large Fortune 500 activations, multi-city tours, or peak season (April-October), book 8-12 weeks ahead. We can accommodate rush requests within 2 weeks for an additional rush fee. Call us at (619) 719-1815 to check availability.
We provide coast to coast live event screen printing and hat customization nationwide with hubs in:
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Denver, CO
Nashville, TN
Chicago, IL
We've executed events in over 35 states and can travel anywhere within the United States. Mobile Billboards and Mobile Tours are also available Nationwide.
Live event screen printing works in 4 simple steps:
Choose Design: Guests select from 4-6 custom design options (depending on the colors per design) featuring your branding.
Select Product: They pick their item (t-shirt, tote bag, or trucker hat)
Watch It Print: Our professional printer creates their custom item on-site in less than 1 minute.
Take It Home: Guests receive their finished, high-quality branded merchandise
The entire process is interactive and generates social media content as attendees watch, photograph, and share their experience.
Each printing station produces 50-75 custom items per hour, with each item taking less than 1 minutes from start to finish.
For larger events, we deploy multiple stations:
1 station: 350 items per 6-hour event
2 stations: 700 items per 6-hour event
3 stations: 1050+ items per 6-hour event
We help you determine the right number of stations based on your expected attendance and live hours of your event.
Yes, we do have an Ice Cream truck that also prints hats and t-shirts. It's called Nice Dreams Ice Cream. It lives and serves Denver, Colorado but can be transported out of state for Mobile Campaigns.
Seven reasons Fortune 500 brands choose us:
With over 15+ Years Experience: We've executed thousands of activations for brands like Apple, Nike, Netflix, ESPN, Red Bull and other household brand names.
100% On-Time Execution: Never missed an event in 15 years. We show up early and execute flawlessly.
Turnkey Service: We handle everything - design, logistics, execution, cleanup. You focus on your event.
Professional Team: Background-checked, trained printing technicians & brand ambassadors who represent your brand perfectly.
Nationwide Coverage: 6 city hubs mean we can serve you anywhere in the U.S.
Technology Integration: AR experiences, Scan2Print White Label APP, data capture, social media integration - we're ahead of the curve.
We're the only Live Screen Printing Mobile Fleet on the planet. With vehicles located in strategic cities Nationwide, we have you covered coast to coast.
How much does live event screen printing cost?
Live event screen printing costs range from $2,500 for basic activations to $50,000+ for large Fortune 500 events. Pricing depends on:
Number of attendees (200 to 5,000+)
Event duration (4 hour minimum - 8 hours typical)
Number of custom designs (1-4)
Products included (t-shirts, totes, hats)
Location and travel requirements
Additional services (AR, photography, etc.)
Our Most Popular Package: Pro Package at $25,000 for 500-750 attendees.
All packages include:
Event coordination and planning
Professional screen printing equipment
Trained Printing Technicians and BA's
Custom design creation. Up to 4 designs for Live Screen Printing or 6 designs for Full Color Heat Press Printing
Premium quality blank products
Complete setup 2 hours before event
On-site printing during event
Complete breakdown and cleanup
Post Event Follow Up
You don't need to provide anything - we handle everything from start to finish.
Yes, our minimum for live event printing is $2,500 (Starter Package) for 4 hours which covers events with 150-200 attendees. This ensures we can deliver the full experience with our professional equipment and staff.
We provide coast to coast live event screen printing and hat customization nationwide with hubs in:
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Denver, CO
Nashville, TN
Chicago, IL
We've executed events in over 35 states and can travel anywhere within the United States. Mobile Billboards and Mobile Tours are also available Nationwide.
Each printing station produces 50-75 custom items per hour, with each item taking less than 1 minutes from start to finish.
For larger events, we deploy multiple stations:
1 station: 350 items per 6-hour event
2 stations: 700 items per 6-hour event
3 stations: 1050+ items per 6-hour event
We help you determine the right number of stations based on your expected attendance and live hours of your event.
Yes, we are a full service Experiential Marketing Agency. Have questions about the services we provide or our capabilities? Email us at: events@thesilkscreenmachine.com
Yes! We operate a fleet of Mobile Billboard Trucks and branded step vans for:
City tours and street marketing Pop-Ups
Music Festival Activations
Product sampling campaigns
Multi-city brand tours
Mobile Billboard Marketing Campaigns
Sample Vehicle Programs
Our trucks feature:
Dedicated Campaign Specialists
Full vinyl wraps (custom graphics)
Vending service windows for guest engagement and product sampling
Licensed, insured drivers
Optional: Combine with any of our Live Printing Services.
Daily rates start at $12,500 for wrapped vehicle + driver + 100-mile route.
Travel within our hub cities (Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Nashville) is typically free unless it's a Mobile Campaign.
For events outside our hub cities, travel fees are calculated based on distance and typically range from $500-2,500 for domestic travel. We provide exact travel costs in your custom estimate.
We recommend booking 4-6 weeks in advance for standard events. For large Fortune 500 activations, multi-city tours, or peak season (April-October), book 8-12 weeks ahead. We can accommodate rush requests within 2 weeks for an additional rush fee. Call us at (619) 719-1815 to check availability.
Live event screen printing works in 4 simple steps:
Choose Design: Guests select from 4-6 custom design options (depending on the colors per design) featuring your branding.
Select Product: They pick their item (t-shirt, tote bag, or trucker hat)
Watch It Print: Our professional printer creates their custom item on-site in less than 1 minute.
Take It Home: Guests receive their finished, high-quality branded merchandise
The entire process is interactive and generates social media content as attendees watch, photograph, and share their experience.
Yes, we do have an Ice Cream truck that also prints hats and t-shirts. It's called Nice Dreams Ice Cream. It lives and serves Denver, Colorado but can be transported out of state for Mobile Campaigns.
Coast to Coast Live Printing Events & Mobile Billboard Trucks
