Live On-Site Embroidery Events

Live Event Embroidery & Branded Merchandise Experiences

Bring live embroidery directly to your event with professional personalization performed on-site by Inkdnylon Custom Apparel.

Perfect for corporate events, employee appreciation programs, conferences, golf outings, trade shows, grand openings, fundraisers, schools, universities, team events, VIP gifting, and branded experiences.

Popular Event Merchandise

Build event packages with branded apparel, promotional products, live personalization, and premium gifts sourced through Inkdnylon.

Nike Dri-FIT Polos • TravisMathew Polos • Carhartt Workwear • Richardson Caps • YETI Drinkware • Stanley Tumblers • Peter Millar Apparel • The North Face Jackets • Tote Bags • Corporate Gift Sets • Employee Welcome Kits • Event Swag Bags

Live on-site embroidery activation by Inkdnylon
$2,000 + Travel | Live Event Package | Up to 4 Hours
$1,500 + Travel | Short Event Package | Up to 2 Hours
Includes equipment, staffing, setup, production management, and live personalization for up to 2 to 4 hours. Travel is quoted separately based on event location.
  • Provide a list of all names, first names, or initials to be embroidered.
  • Provide all logos, artwork, and branding files for the event.
  • Guest names, initials, and artwork should be organized before the event date.
  • Maximum artwork size is 3 inches wide for live event embroidery.
  • All logos must be digitized, approved, and production-ready before the event.
  • Names, initials, and logo embroidery are additional services. See pricing below.

Event Minimum Includes

  • On-site embroidery machine setup
  • Professional embroidery operator
  • Production management
  • Event support
  • Machine setup and breakdown
  • Live personalization experience

Travel is not included in the $2,000 event minimum and will be quoted separately.

Booking and Payment Policy

  • Events should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
  • Event balance must be paid in full 1 week before the event date.
  • Once payment is made, no refund can be issued due to fund disbursement, scheduling, staffing, preparation, and event production costs.

Additional Event Hours

$500/hr Hours 5–6
$750/hr After 6 hours

Maximum event duration and staffing requirements may vary based on event size and embroidery volume.

Artwork Requirements

All logo embroidery files must be digitized, approved, and production-ready before the event date.

  • Digitized before the event
  • Approved before the event date
  • Production-ready before setup begins
Live on-site embroidery is for approved logos, names, initials, and basic personalization only. Artwork changes are not performed during the event.

Additional Live Event Decoration Options

Vinyl, DTF, rhinestones, and patch applications can be added to a live event when approved before the event date. These services are pressed or applied on-site and are priced separately from embroidery.

$50 each Vinyl names or initials
$60 each DTF full-color graphics
$75 each Rhinestone personalization
$50 each Patch application
Minimum quantity: 25 pieces per decoration method.
  • Decoration method must be approved before booking.
  • Artwork, names, initials, and transfer files must be organized before the event.
  • DTF, vinyl, rhinestone, and patch applications may require advance production before the event date.
  • Additional artwork setup, rush preparation, or special handling may be quoted separately.

Inkdnylon-Supplied Products

Event apparel, hats, and branded products can be sourced through the Inkdnylon Brand Catalog .

$30 each Names or initials
$50 each Logo embroidery
$90 each Caps and headwear

No Event-Supplied Items

Inkdnylon does not accept event-supplied apparel, caps, bags, or promotional products for live embroidery events.

To ensure consistent embroidery quality and efficient event production, all event merchandise is sourced through Inkdnylon's wholesale brand network. This allows products to be approved, production-tested, and prepared before the event.

Inkdnylon will recommend wholesale brand options based on the event, budget, product needs, and branding requirements.

To support live production, 5–10 additional pieces of each item will be ordered at wholesale pricing to accommodate setup, testing, spoilage, guest changes, and unexpected production needs.

All unused products will be returned to the event manager after the event.

Difficult Embroidery Placements

Some embroidery locations require additional setup, alignment, hooping, handling, stabilization, and production time.

Sleeves • Back yokes • Pockets • Duffel bags • Backpacks • Structured items • Specialty placements

Difficult placements are priced 30% higher.

Expand the Event Experience with Promotional Products

Live embroidery events can be paired with branded apparel, promotional products, and event merchandise sourced through Inkdnylon.

YETI drinkware • Stanley tumblers • JBL speakers • Power banks • Wireless chargers • Tote bags • Backpacks • Duffel bags • Notebooks • Pens • Golf towels • Golf accessories • Water bottles • Premium gifts • Employee welcome kits • Corporate gift sets • Event swag bags • Custom patches • Branded apparel

Live Event B2B Wholesale Brand Access

Source branded apparel, uniforms, and promotional products through Inkdnylon B2B Wholesale Brand Access, then combine them with live on-site embroidery for a complete branded event experience.

Choose polos, jackets, hats, vests, quarter-zips, workwear, employee gifts, promotional products, and event merchandise. Inkdnylon sources the products, decorates them, and manages production through one system.

B2B Wholesale Brand Access | 24-Piece Minimum

  • Wholesale branded apparel sourced through Inkdnylon
  • Decoration billed separately through Inkdnylon
  • One vendor, one order, one production system

Coordinate apparel, promotional products, personalization, and event merchandise through a single vendor while maintaining consistent branding across your entire event.

Why Inkdnylon-Supplied Products Work Better

  • Approved products before the event
  • Better embroidery compatibility
  • Controlled setup and testing
  • Backup inventory available for live production
  • Consistent branding across event merchandise
  • Wholesale sourcing managed through Inkdnylon

Popular Live Event Uses

  • Corporate events
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Trade shows
  • Conferences
  • Golf outings
  • Fundraisers
  • School events
  • University events
  • Team events
  • Brand activations
  • Grand openings
  • VIP gifting experiences

One Event. One Team. One Finished Experience.

Inkdnylon manages setup, production, personalization, product sourcing, promotional products, and event support through one system, allowing guests to receive professionally embroidered products during the event experience.

Inkdnylon Custom Apparel
Chicago, IL
Phone: 888-824-6536