Business Details
12 Years
experience
Custom Merchandise Printing Services for Music & Entertainment
Culture Studio is a technology company that powers merch sales for the music and entertainment industry. We have invested heavily in proprietary technology to help clients stay ahead in a complex and custom business. Our facilities in Chicago and Daytona Beach offer 200,000 square feet of production power with 2-day ground shipping anywhere in the U.S. We specialize in apparel and merchandise production, including screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, and specialty inks. Our team of creative professionals works closely with clients to bring their visions to life, from concept to delivery.We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our clients include record labels, promoters, brand managers, artists, and creators in the music and entertainment space. We are committed to social responsibility and sustainable practices in all aspects of our business. Our culture celebrates creativity, collaboration, and a passion for excellence. We provide a dynamic work environment where employees are challenged and inspired to grow. Our mission is to support our clients in selling merch confidently by being wherever they need us.
Services
All Over Screen Printing
Specialty Ink
Sublimation
Embroidery
Transfers
Creative Services
Collectibles
Posters
Live Activations
Logistics
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 200,000 sq ft production capacity with 2-day U.S. ground shipping
- Dedicated account managers for personalized service
- Proprietary technology for efficient custom production
- Specialized in music industry merchandising since 2014
- Comprehensive services from design to fulfillment
What people say
Satisfied clients
Quality merchandise
Timely fashions
Rockstars in execution
Exciting work environment
Services
All Over Screen Printing
All Over Screen Printing allows designs to extend from sleeve to sleeve on garments. This method uses 40" x 40" boards to break traditional size limitations. Ideal for creating seamless, edge-to-edge artwork on t-shirts and apparel. Requires 144-unit minimum orders with up to 4 colors.
Specialty Ink
Specialty Ink services include metallic, glow-in-the-dark, and glitter options for eye-catching designs. These inks add dimension and unique visual effects to apparel and merchandise. Perfect for creating standout logos and artwork with advanced techniques like puff printing and reflective finishes.
Sublimation
Sublimation enables full-color, all-over printing on polyester garments and products. The process embeds ink into fabric fibers for durable, seamless designs. Ideal for photos, patterns, and complex artwork on activewear, swimwear, and home goods with no minimum order requirements.
Embroidery
Embroidery services create premium, textured logos on apparel and accessories. Available with standard, metallic, glow, and reflective threads. Suitable for polos, hats, jackets, and patches with options for specialty effects like 3D puff and chenille detailing.
Transfers
Transfer services offer high-color artwork application on challenging materials. Includes foil, rhinestone, sublimated twill, and reflective options. Heat-pressed transfers work on headwear, jackets, and fabrics unsuitable for direct printing methods.
People
Rich Santo
Chief Executive Officer
Leads strategic vision and growth initiatives for Culture Studio's music industry-focused merchandising operations.
Carlo Oviedo
Chief Revenue Officer
Drives revenue growth and client acquisition strategies for the company's custom apparel production services.
Joey Santo
Chief Operating Officer
Manages day-to-day operations across Culture Studio's 200,000 sq ft manufacturing facilities in Chicago and Daytona Beach.
Nick Santo
Director of Logistics
Oversees 2-day U.S. ground shipping operations and supply chain management for music industry clients.
Anabel Rubio
Director of HR
Builds and maintains Culture Studio's creative workforce across production, design, and logistics departments.
Questions
What services do you offer for music industry clients?
We provide screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, and specialty ink services for tour merchandise, artist apparel, and branded products.
What is your production turnaround time?
Standard orders ship within 5-7 business days with 2-day U.S. ground shipping available for completed orders.
Can you handle large-scale production runs?
Our 200,000 sq ft facilities support high-volume production with dedicated account management for major clients.
Do you offer custom design assistance?
Our in-house design team provides artwork creation and file preparation services for print-ready graphics.
What materials can you print on?
We work with cotton, polyester, blends, and specialty fabrics using multiple printing methods for optimal results.
Are there minimum order requirements?
Minimums vary by service - screen printing requires 144 units while sublimation has no minimum order quantities.
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Reviews (7)
Justin D.
Jun 21, 2020
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Back in the day when Joe Q, used to work for them I spent a lot. Now they are owned by the Devil whom will sell your information to 3rd parties and check your email for the latest release on youtube or netflix. After I ordered these emails started coming in.
Nicole B.
Oct 22, 2018
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Ive worked with Culture Studio on a number of projects for shirts, promo products, signage and more!Every time the quality was amazing and the customer service is such a wonderful experience!
S. L.
Jul 23, 2018
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Don't use them for cut/sew! Just received a sample from my submitted design, after waiting over two months for one sample! Terrible shoddy workmanship!!! Terrible communication in sales and I would NEVER send a product to a new potential client if the product is done with such little care. Clearly there isn't any quality control. Makes me think they didn't even do it "in house" and sent it out to be done considering the lousy job and extensive time it took to produce one sample item. I made it clear in email with attached photo that it was not done with high standards
Gaby R.
Oct 14, 2015
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These guys are the best. They do everything you ask for in a precise and timely manner. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for quality prints for their business.
J. S.
Jan 31, 2015
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I had to make swag for a company conference event--one embroidered piece and two silkscreens--with a short turnaround. Culture Studio understood the timeline and nailed the delivery. They were responsive to all my questions. When I dropped off the apparel to be printed, my account rep and the production manager walked through each requirement with me and explained the process. They were professional and courteous. I had been concerned because our design--a two-screen print--was very intricate and the fabric was sheer. The final product looks amazing, and that in turn makes my company look classy
Meghan H.
Apr 01, 2013
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Doesn't get nicer than the folks at Culture Studio. They had saintly patience and great response times when answering the few (okay, many) questions I had about my order, and even corrected a price quote in my favor when I made a mistake and sent over the wrong numbers for confirmation! Feels really great to know there are still some honest vendors who truly look out for the customers first. Ask for Joe, he'll take care of you and definitely consider CS for your screen printing needs.
Kelsey W.
Feb 18, 2013
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It's rare to find a company with such good customer service. Every email I sent, I got back a response within 12 - 24 hours. And they even went out of their way to make samples of our order and send them to me, so I could see the product up close and personal. I would definitely order from Culture Studio, they're legit!
