Custom Hackathon Merch for Participants and Staff
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SteelHacks XIII participants wearing navy event tees with the yellow and blue chest logo. See the SteelHacks case study
- Minimum order
- 12 pieces per design and color
- Hackathon runs are usually much larger.
- Timeline
- 2 to 2.5 weeks, through arrival
- After order confirmation and payment, finalized artwork, and all order details are received. Timing depends on size; rush is possible on in-stock blanks, so confirm your date early.
Start from your date
When do you need them in hand?
Pick your date to start a quote with it already filled in.
What we offer
- Bulk participant tees at value pricing for large headcounts
- Organizer, mentor, and volunteer hoodies to set staff apart
- Sponsor and track-prize pieces printed alongside the main run
- Simple, bold artwork tuned to print clean at volume
- One coordinated order across tees, hoodies, and accessories
Who this is for
- Student and university hackathon teams
- Company and community-run hackathons
- Accelerators and campus clubs running build weekends
- Sponsors outfitting their table and mentors
Plan the participant run and the crew kit
Make roles easy to recognize
Choose a participant tee first, then decide whether organizers, mentors and volunteers need a separate color or garment. Keep sponsor placements legible and collect approval for the final artwork version.
See BigRed//Hacks hacker and staff teesCollect sizes, then plan spares
Use registration sizes when available. Keep participant, staff and prize quantities separate, then list spares explicitly. A 200-participant run plus 20 staff tees is 220 garments before spares, not 200. This is a planning example, not a reported customer order.
Calculate separate groups and sparesWork back from check-in
Allow time to receive, count and sort the merch before doors open. Send the venue address, delivery contact and needed arrival date with the artwork. Rush availability must be confirmed for the actual garments and files.
Prepare sponsor and event artwork
What drives the quote
- Quantity
- Participant runs are large, which is where per-shirt pricing is lowest.
- Blank choice
- A light value tee stretches the budget across hundreds of pieces.
- Decoration
- One- or two-color screen print keeps a big run economical.
- Roles
- A separate organizer or mentor piece is a small add on top of the base run.
- Deadline
- Standard timelines are the base rate; a tight date can add a rush surcharge.
- Artwork readiness
- Clean vector art prints sharpest and sets up fastest at volume.
A common starting point
Hackathon Package
1,150 pcs
1,000 tees, 50 hoodies, 100 accessories
Reply within 24 hours. Free written pricing follows confirmed package details.
Start from this packageFrequently asked questions
What should a hackathon merch order include?
Start with participant shirts, then list staff, volunteer and prize pieces separately. Apparel starts at 12 pieces per design and color; accessory minimums vary by product. Collect sponsor artwork, sizes and the required arrival date before confirming the order.
How should we plan sizes for participants and staff?
Collect confirmed sizes where possible. For open registration, use the size breakdown guide as a provisional starting point and the full calculator to plan separate groups and spares. Confirm each garment's size quantities before submitting for written pricing.
Can you hit our hackathon date?
Often yes, but it depends on quantity, decoration, and how far out you order. Enter your date in the date field above to carry it into your quote, add your headcount, and we will confirm what is realistic in writing before anything runs.
What is the most economical shirt for a big run?
A lighter-weight value tee with a one- or two-color print. It keeps per-piece cost down across hundreds of participants while still looking sharp. We will recommend the best blank for your budget and headcount on the quote.
Can organizers and mentors get a different piece?
Yes, and it is a common setup: participants get a tee, while organizers, mentors, and volunteers get a hoodie or a different color so staff are easy to spot. Order it all in one quote so colors and timing stay coordinated.
Can sponsors add their own pieces?
Yes. Sponsor and track-prize pieces can be printed alongside the main run so everything arrives together. Include the details on your quote and we will scope it with the rest of the order.
