Merch Troop is a live event printing crew based in Fullerton, California. We are not a Chicago storefront — we are the team that shows up in Chicago with presses, blanks, and staff and builds merch in front of your guests. Chicago sits 1,732 miles out, so gear ships freight and the crew lands a day early. Over the last few years that has meant convention floors at McCormick Place, activations around The Loop, and private events across Chicagoland.
Merch Troop is based in Fullerton, California, and we've built our reputation on a simple idea: the best event merch is the merch people watch get made. We've run live stations at conventions, corporate kickoffs, festivals, weddings, brand activations, and trade-show booths — and we bring that same operation to Chicago.
Why teams in Chicago book us
- A real operation — presses, crew, garments, and a flow that keeps your Chicago line moving.
- Proof, not promises — guests see the work happen, which is exactly why it lands.
- Honest, itemized quotes — one clear number within 24 hours, no surprise fees.
- Chicagoland events handled end to end — travel and drayage folded into one clear number.
Company details
- Company: Merch Troop · Chicago Live Printing
- Based in: Fullerton, California — serving Chicago & Chicagoland, plus nationwide travel
- Phone: (562) 614-4800
- Email: contact@merchtroop.com
We're part of the Merch Troop family of live-event brands — alongside Merch Troop Live, Live Hat Bar, OnSite Event Printing, and more. Ready to bring it to your Chicago event? Tell us about it.