What Splashtents does

Splash Tents, Inc. is a privately held custom event tent and tradeshow display manufacturer founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company designs and produces made-to-order pop-up canopy tents (sizes 5x5 through 10x20), table covers and throws, flags and retractable banner stands, fabric and LED tradeshow displays, and dye-sublimated custom apparel. Its core technical differentiator is full-bleed digital dye-sublimation printing in which graphics are integrated into the fabric rather than surface-applied, combined with heavy-duty steel and aluminum frames (including a patented Easy-Glide Tent Feet design, US Patent #D760857) that enable two-minute setup and rated for 2,000+ uses.

The company sells direct to end customers via its own e-commerce website, phone (214-432-4025), and email, with free design mock-ups used as a lead-generation tool. Pricing is unit-based with no subscription or recurring revenue component: entry-level 5x5 tents start at $495, mid-range 10x10 units run $1,149-$1,599, and premium 10x20 aluminum tents reach $2,999. Production turnaround is 7-10 days with free shipping on digital tent orders. Customers are distributed across at least ten industries including sports, automotive, food & beverage, education, nonprofits, media, and aviation, with named enterprise logos including PepsiCo, IKEA, Toyota, BMW, Aston Martin, Shake Shack, Uber, FOX Sports, and American Airlines; the company cites 3,000+ business collaborations and 300+ five-star reviews across major platforms.

Splash Tents operates with a 1-10 person team, has raised no disclosed outside capital, and ships primarily across the US and Canada with opportunistic international fulfillment. Its revenue model is one-time product sales with multi-year repeat customers (e.g., 8-9+ year relationships documented with several accounts). Marketing relies on earned media (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, AP News, MSN), customer testimonials, and SEO/content rather than paid acquisition at scale.

Name

Splashtents

Legal name

Splash Tents, Inc.

Website

https://splashtents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Splash Tents, Inc. is a Dallas-based custom event tent and tradeshow display manufacturer founded in 2009, selling made-to-order pop-up canopies, table covers, flags, and displays via direct website/phone/email sales to over 3,000 businesses across sports, automotive, food & beverage, education, and nonprofit sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Event Tents and Tradeshow Displays

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Liners & Sacks (FFS, Heavy-Duty, Drum Liners) Manufacturing (IMANAEAH)

Keywords

• Custom event tents
• Tradeshow displays
• Branded canopy tents
• Promotional products
• Outdoor event equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Event Tents and Displays: One-time product sales of custom-branded pop-up tents, table covers, flags, banners, and display products. Products are sold directly to businesses for use at trade shows, outdoor events, sports activations, and promotional activities. No subscription or recurring revenue model mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Splash Tents, Inc. manufactures and sells custom-branded pop-up event tents, canopy tents, table covers, flags, retractors, and trade show displays. Products feature full-bleed digital printing on heavy-duty steel or aluminum frames, available in multiple sizes from 5x5 to 10x20, and are used by businesses for trade shows, outdoor events, sports activations, and promotional activities.

Product overview

Splash Tents, Inc. is a custom event tent and tradeshow display manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of branded physical marketing products. The core offering centers on custom pop-up canopy tents available in multiple sizes (5x5, 8x8, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20) with full-bleed digital dye-sublimation printing, complemented by table covers and throws (fitted and throw styles in 4ft-8ft), flag and retractor systems (Feather Flags, Razor Flags, Vertical Flags), and tradeshow displays including fabric displays and LED kits. Additional offerings include dye-sub custom apparel and various accessories. The product line serves diverse industries including sports, restaurants, nonprofits, schools, government entities, and corporate clients for events ranging from trade shows to outdoor festivals. The company operates on a made-to-order basis with 7-12 day production turnaround and has served over 3,000 business clients including major brands like Pepsi, Shake Shack, IKEA, Toyota, and Uber.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Event Tents / Canopy Tents Custom-branded pop-up canopy tents available in multiple sizes (5x5, 8x8, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20) with full-bleed digital printing, heavy-duty steel or aluminum frames, and quick 2-minute setup. Features include pull-pin sliders, telescoping legs, and UV-resistant fabrics designed for repeated outdoor use. For businesses needing branded event infrastructure.
• Table Covers & Throws Full-bleed digitally printed table covers available in fitted and throw styles, ranging from 4ft to 8ft with custom sizes available. Graphics are dye-sublimated into the fabric for durability without peeling or fading. For trade show exhibitors, restaurants, and event vendors needing branded table displays.
• Flags & Retractors Custom printed flags and retractor banner stands available in multiple styles including Feather Flags, Vertical Flags, Corner Flags, Razor Flags, and Backpack Flags. Heights range from 6ft to 17ft with various base options for grass, concrete, or tent mounting. For businesses needing high-visibility outdoor branding at events.
• Tradeshow Displays Indoor and outdoor tradeshow displays including floor displays, tension fabric displays, and LED exhibits. Includes Splash Fabric Displays in 8ft and 10ft sizes with lightweight aluminum frames and high-resolution polyester knit graphics. For trade show exhibitors and corporate event marketers.
• LED Displays & Tradeshow Kits Light-up trade show kits and LED display solutions for enhanced visibility at evening events and indoor exhibitions. For trade show exhibitors needing illuminated branding.
• Dye-Sub Custom Apparel Custom dye-sublimated apparel including T-shirts, jerseys, tanks, and hoodies for event staff and promotional use. For businesses needing branded apparel at events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ five-star reviews across Google, Facebook, Yahoo, and Yelp platforms
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers51 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TentCraft: TentCraft is a Michigan-based custom event tent and display manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty custom-printed canopies, frames, and accessories. Directly comparable product range, customer base, and made-to-order manufacturing model.
• American Tent: American Tent is a direct-to-consumer manufacturer of custom event tents, frames, walls, and printed accessories for trade shows, sports, and brand activations. Closely comparable vertically integrated custom-tent offering.
• Custom Canopy: Custom Canopy is a custom printed pop-up tent and event display manufacturer with similar product breadth (canopies, walls, table covers, flags). Directly competes for the same SMB-to-enterprise event marketing budgets.
• Classic Tents & Events: Classic Tents & Events produces custom-branded event tents and signage for corporate, sports, and nonprofit clients. Comparable custom-canopy product line and customer profile.
• Grizzly Custom Tents: Grizzly Custom Tents manufactures custom heavy-duty pop-up canopies and accessories targeting sports teams, event marketers, and brand activations. Closely overlapping product offering and use cases.
• Fredericks Canopy: Fredericks Canopy designs and builds custom printed pop-up tents, flags, and event displays for sports, automotive, and corporate clients. Closely comparable product set and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• International E-Z Up (EZ Up): EZ Up is the original inventor of the pop-up instant shelter and a dominant incumbent in custom-branded event canopies. Splash Tents itself resells EZ Up Eclipse frames, making EZ Up both a supplier and the most-established competitor in the same category.
• BannerBuzz: BannerBuzz is a large online custom printing company producing banners, signs, table covers, tents, and flags. While broader than Splash Tents, it directly competes in custom-printed event signage and displays.
• Expand International: Expand International manufactures portable trade show displays, banner stands, and pop-up exhibit systems. Overlaps with Splash Tents on fabric displays, retractor banners, and trade show infrastructure.

Regional players

• Optima Graphics: Optima Graphics is an Ireland-based large-format printing and exhibit display manufacturer serving trade show and event markets globally. Comparable large-format custom printing capability and event display focus, with a primarily European base of operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/splashtents
• Instagraminstagram.com/splashtents
• Xx.com/SplashTents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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