Live printing from BAC Print allows guests to see custom apparel created right in front of them. From company events and community gatherings to festivals and special occasions, we bring the equipment, expertise, and support needed to make on-site printing simple.
About the Service
Custom Apparel Printed Live at Your Event
Looking for a unique addition to your next event? BAC Print brings live printing on-site, giving guests the opportunity to watch custom apparel being printed right in front of them.
Whether you’re hosting a company event, community festival, fundraiser, or school celebration, live printing adds something people can enjoy in the moment and take home afterward. Our team handles the setup, printing, and cleanup, making it easy to incorporate into your event.
We’ve brought live printing to university campus events and community festivals across West Michigan, including recent events at Grand Valley State University. We know how to work within a busy event schedule, keep a line moving, and make sure attendees walk away with something they’ll actually wear again.
How Live Printing Works With BAC
Not sure how live printing fits into your event? Here’s generally how it goes:
- Tell us about your event. Share the date, location, expected attendance, and what kind of design or brand moment you’re going for.
- We plan the details together. We’ll help you land on design, apparel, and setup including whether the event covers the cost, attendees purchase on-site, or it’s a mix of both.
- We show up and set up. Our team arrives with everything needed to print on-site, from equipment to apparel.
- We print live, throughout your event. Guests watch their shirt come to life and walk away with it in hand.
- We handle cleanup, so you can stay focused on your event, not the logistics.
What We Offer
- On-site setup, printing, and cleanup — we handle the logistics
- Custom designs tailored to your event, brand, or organization
- Flexible cost structures: event-subsidized, direct-to-attendee sales, or a mix of both
- Experience with university campus events, festivals, corporate activations, and community gatherings
- Scalable for small gatherings or large-scale festivals and campus events
Best For
Live printing is a great fit for:
- Corporate events
- Brand activations
- Community festivals
- School and university events
- Fundraisers
- Conferences and trade shows
- Employee appreciation events
- Grand openings
Why BAC Print
An Experience Your Guests Will Remember
Live printing gives guests the chance to see the process firsthand while taking home custom apparel created at your event.
We Make It Easy
From planning and setup to printing throughout your event, our team takes care of the details so you can focus on your guests.
Customized to Your Event
We’ll work with you to create designs and apparel that reflect your event, organization, or brand.
Experienced On Campus and In the Field
We’ve printed live at university events and outdoor festivals, so we know how to adapt to different venues, crowd sizes, and schedules.
Live Event Printing FAQs
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, especially for larger festivals or campus events during peak seasons like fall and spring. We’ll always do what we can to accommodate your timeline.
Who pays for the shirts — us or attendees?
Both options work. Some organizers subsidize the full cost as part of their event budget, others let attendees purchase on-site, and some do a mix of both. We’ll help you figure out what makes sense for your event.
What do you need from us to get started?
Just your event date, location, expected attendance, and an idea of the design or brand you want featured. We’ll handle the rest.
Do you travel outside Grand Rapids for events?
Yes, we bring live printing to events across Michigan. Let us know your location when you reach out.
What kind of events have you done live printing for?
We’ve printed live at university campus events, including at Cornerstone University and Grand Valley State University, as well as community festivals and corporate activations throughout Michigan.