A typical DC booking comes in between $5,000 and $15,000 all-in. The presses ship freight from Fullerton and the crew flies in, so travel and lodging show up as one fixed line on the quote. That line doesn't grow with your guest count, which means the bigger the event, the less it weighs per shirt.
What moves the number in DC
- Guest count and volume. More shirts means more blanks, more press hours and sometimes a second station.
- Hours on site. A two-hour reception at the Wharf and a three-day show at Walter E. Washington Convention Center are very different quotes.
- Garments. A basic tee against a premium hoodie or a structured cap moves the blank line more than most planners expect.
- Stations and methods. Running embroidery or a hat bar beside the press adds an operator and gear.
- Venue charges. Electrical orders, drayage and receiving are set by the building. We price them once we've seen the exhibitor manual.
Where the savings are
Travel is fixed, so consolidating pays. One station running across two days of a convention usually costs less than two separate trips. If the number needs to come down, simplify the blank or shorten the print window; cutting the guest list does less. Every quote is itemized and lands within 24 hours. Here's how we build a quote.