DTF, embroidery, screen printing and a hat bar all run live at Raleigh events. They suit different crowds, so start with who's in the room.
Live DTF
Full-color transfers pressed on the spot: no screens, no color limit. Best for detailed logos, gradients, names and short mixed runs, like a biotech kickoff where every department gets its own sleeve. See live DTF printing.
Live embroidery
Stitched logos and monograms, made on site. It's slower per piece and meant to be: the upscale finish for VIP gifting, executive dinners and Warehouse District brand nights. See live embroidery.
Live screen printing
Real presses and real ink, pulled in front of guests. The most efficient option for one- to three-color designs at volume, like a busy product launch or a Convention Center expo. See live screen printing.
Live hat bar
Guests pick a cap and press a patch. It suits watch parties and summer outdoor dates, where caps get worn more than tees. See the hat bar.
Short version: a big crowd and one logo points to the press; full color or names points to DTF; a gift points to embroidery or a hat bar. Plenty of Raleigh events run a main station with one extra.
Still deciding? Read DTF or screen printing or send your event details and we'll suggest a mix.
Raleigh planning notes
What each station asks of a Raleigh room
All four fit the same footprint: about 10×10 ft and two dedicated 120V/20A circuits. The difference is pace. A two-press station clears 100+ shirts an hour, while embroidery serves a smaller group, so we pair it with a press for the rest of the room.