On-Site Printing Services in St. Louis

Event Printing Services

Bring the magic of the print shop directly to your event floor with Left Hand Promotions.

In an era where digital ads are skipped and generic swag is discarded, experiential marketing has emerged as the most powerful tool for brands to connect with their audience. On-site printing—also known as live event printing—is more than just a service; it is interactive entertainment that transforms attendees into participants and simple merchandise into cherished keepsakes.

At Left Hand Promotions, we take the craft we have honed for over 30 years in our St. Louis studio and mobilize it for your trade shows, festivals, corporate parties, and product launches. By setting up a live screen printing station at your venue, you offer guests the unique opportunity to watch their custom apparel being created in real-time, engaging their senses and leaving a lasting impression that far outlives the event itself.

What is On-Site Printing?

On-site printing is exactly what it sounds like: we bring the equipment, the crew, and the creativity to your location to print custom merchandise on demand. Instead of guessing sizes and pre-printing hundreds of shirts that might go to waste, we print exactly what your guests want, right when they want it.

Imagine a compact, professional screen printing press set up at your booth or party. Your guests approach the station, choose from a selection of garment styles or colors, pick a design from your pre-approved collection, and then watch as our expert printers pull the squeegee to transfer ink onto fabric. Within minutes, the ink is cured, and the guest walks away with a fresh, warm piece of custom apparel.

This process transforms the passive act of receiving a handout into an active, memorable experience. It stops foot traffic, creates a buzz, and gives people a reason to linger at your activation longer—providing your team with valuable time to strike up conversations and build relationships.

Ideal Events for On-Site Apparel Printing Services

Our St. Louis-based team has deployed live printing setups for a wide variety of occasions. The versatility of the medium makes it suitable for almost any gathering where you want to make an impact.

Corporate Trade Shows

Stand out in a sea of identical booths. While others hand out pens and brochures, you are handing out custom art.

Music Festivals & Concerts

Merchandise is a huge part of music culture. Live printing exclusive “one-night-only” designs creates a frenzy and drives merchandise sales.

Company Parties & Team Building

Celebrate your employees by letting them choose their own appreciation gift. It’s a fun, morale-boosting activity that brings the team together.

Product Launches

Unveiling a new product? Print the announcement on tees live at the reveal party to turn attendees into instant brand ambassadors.

Charity Fundraisers

Create a donation tier that includes a live-printed item. It adds value to the donation and gives supporters a badge of honor to wear.

University & School Events

From orientation weeks to homecoming, students love custom gear that shows off their school spirit.

How Our On-Site Printing Services in St. Louis Works

We know that event planning is stressful, so we have designed our process to be as turnkey as possible. Here is what you need to know about the logistics of bringing Left Hand Promotions to your site.

What We Provide

• The Equipment: Professional-grade manual screen printing presses, flash cure units or conveyor dryers, and all necessary tools.
• The Crew: Friendly, experienced print technicians who are not just skilled at printing, but also trained in customer service and event etiquette. They act as an extension of your brand.
• The Supplies: All inks, screens, squeegees, and cleaning supplies. We use high-quality plastisol or water-based inks depending on the project requirements.
• The Apparel: We source and transport the blank garments to the venue, handling all the inventory logistics for you.

What We Need From You

• Space: A 10×10 foot area is ideal for a standard one-press setup, though we can squeeze into tighter spots if necessary. We need enough room for the press, the dryer, and a table for guests to interact with.
• Power: A dedicated 20-amp outlet is usually required to run the flash cure unit or dryer heater. We will coordinate power requirements with your venue’s AV team beforehand.

Why Left Hand Promotions?

With over three decades of experience in the St. Louis market, Left Hand Promotions is not just a vendor; we are a partner in your event’s success. We are locally owned and operated out of Soulard, just minutes from downtown St. Louis, which gives us the agility to handle local logistics with ease.