Official Conference Merchandise · 2026

The Merch Shop

Apparel, accessories, drinkware, and limited-run collectibles, all designed exclusively for SheetMetalCON '26. Pre-order now — most items ship before the conference, and pickup at the on-site Forge Store is also available.

🔥 EARLY-BIRD MERCH: Pre-order before May 1 and your name goes on the limited Founders Edition print run. Quantities limited. ▲
Apparel · Limited Runs

Wear it on the floor. Wear it back to the shop.

Every shirt, polo, and jacket is printed in a numbered run and sold only here. Sizes XS through 5XL, unless otherwise noted.

NEW
Tee · Heavyweight

"Hack the Plate" Event Tee

Heavyweight 7.5oz cotton, single-color forge-orange print on charcoal. Front chest mark, full back panel.

$31.37
LTD · 256
Tee · Founders Edition

Founders Edition "Bend the Future" Tee

Numbered 1 of 256. Tri-blend ringspun with embroidered chest patch and printed serial number on inside hem.

$60.00
NEW
Polo · Cotton/Poly

Official Conference Polo

The shop-floor staple. Embroidered conference mark on the chest, available in navy, charcoal, or forge orange.

$48.00
Tee · Track 100

"Pressed for Time" Press Brake Tee

A love letter to anyone who's ever had to recalibrate a brake at 4 AM before a shipping deadline.

$28.00
Tee · CTF Competition

"I Hacked the Plate & All I Got" Tee

The Capture-the-Plate competition consolation tee. Awarded to all participants who didn't quite reach the Black Caliper finals.

$26.00
LTD
Hoodie · Track 0

Track 0 Members Hoodie

Heavyweight black zip hoodie, gold embroidered Track 0 mark, "[REDACTED]" inside hem. Members only — order requires verified Track 0 credentials.

$133.70
Long-Sleeve · Crew

Run-File Crew Long-Sleeve

Forest green ringspun long-sleeve. Front chest "RUN-FILE" mark and back panel listing every track number printed in matte ink.

$42.00
SOLD OUT
Outerwear · Varsity

Goon Squad Varsity Jacket

Wool body, leather sleeves, chenille chest patch, embroidered name on the back. Made in limited run for the volunteer staff and a few extras.

$240.00
Headwear & PPE

Hard hats, soft caps, and a beanie for the cold months.

Every ANSI-rated hard hat in our shop is real PPE — sticker-customized, but functional. Take one home and put it on the rack at the shop.

NEW
PPE · ANSI Class C

Conference Hard Hat (Forge Orange)

ANSI Z89.1 Class C compliant. Conference mark on the front. Adjustable ratchet harness. Stickers from your favorite vendors not included.

$42.00
LTD · 414
PPE · Limited

"Black Hat" Edition Hard Hat

Matte black ANSI Class E hard hat with gold conference mark. Limited to 414 numbered units. Comes with a small set of conference stickers.

$66.00
Headwear · Cap

Structured 6-Panel Cap

Embroidered front mark, brass-tone closure on the back. Navy or forge-orange. Tariff-friendly cotton/poly blend.

$32.00
Headwear · Beanie

Cold-Shop Knit Beanie

Heavyweight ribbed knit. Fold-up cuff with embroidered conference mark. For unheated shops and 6 AM bay doors.

$22.00
PPE · Eyewear

Safety Glasses · Conference Edition

Z87.1 impact-rated safety glasses with anti-fog coating and conference mark on the temple. Clear or tinted.

$18.00
PPE · Hearing Protection

"Disconnect" Foam Earplug 200-Pack

200 pairs of NRR-32 foam earplugs in a desk-top dispenser. Branded box. The shop-floor essential. Bring them home, bring them to the next con.

$26.00
Drinkware

For the long shifts and the long sessions.

Mugs, tumblers, and a stainless growler for after the hall closes. All branded, all dishwasher-safe.

Mug · 16 oz

Shop-Foreman Coffee Mug

16 oz heavyweight ceramic. Forge-orange wraparound print on navy. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Drink your morning out of it for 30 years.

$18.00
NEW
Tumbler · 20 oz

Stainless Field Tumbler

Double-walled vacuum-insulated stainless. Holds the long-shift coffee or the long-shift water. Slim profile fits a standard truck cup holder.

$34.00
Pint Glass · 16 oz

"Cap the Plate" Pint Glass

Heavy-base pub glass with full-color CTP competition mark. Sold individually or in sets of four for the shop break room.

$14.00
LTD · 64
Growler · 64 oz

Stainless 64 oz Conference Growler

Vacuum-insulated 64 oz growler with secure threaded lid and powder-coated conference mark. Limited run of 64 numbered units.

$78.00
Accessories & Gear

The little stuff. The good stuff.

Bags, hex keys, calipers, badge holders, stickers. Everything you didn't realize you needed.

Bag · Tool Tote

Conference Tool Tote

Heavy-canvas open tool tote with reinforced base, ten outside pockets, and a leather conference patch. Holds a press brake controller, a thermos, and a copy of The Fabricator.

$62.00
NEW
Accessory · Keychain

Hex-Key Keychain Set

A set of seven functional metric hex keys (1.5mm – 8mm) on a brass clip with the SheetMetalCON '26 mark. The most functional swag we sell.

$24.00
Accessory · Badge Holder

Premium Badge Holder + Lanyard

Rigid clear-front badge holder with leather backing, retractable reel, and a heavy-weave conference lanyard. Replaces the cheap one in your bag.

$16.00
LTD · 1337
Tool · Limited

Limited "L33T" Digital Calipers

Mitutoyo-branded digital calipers with conference logo etched on the slide. 6-inch range. Numbered 1 of 1337. The pocket caliper for the shop floor.

$133.70
Stickers · 24-Pack

Track Sticker 24-Pack

Vinyl die-cut sticker pack — every track icon, the conference mark, the Capture-the-Plate logo, and twelve other limited-run designs. Apply to laptop, hard hat, or tool box.

$13.37
NEW
Accessory · Notebook

Field Notes Trio · Conference Edition

Three-pack of pocket-sized notebooks with conference branding. Ruled, graph, and dot-grid. For sketching brake schedules on the show floor.

$14.00
Accessory · Toolbox

Mini Tool Box (Empty)

10-inch powder-coated steel tool box with conference branding. Empty. Fill it with the actual tools you bought from the exhibit floor.

$38.00
Accessory · Cable

Braided 6-ft Charging Cable

USB-C to USB-C, 100W rated, 6-foot reinforced braided cable in conference colors. The cable that survives the shop. Multi-pack discount available.

$22.00
Collectibles · Numbered Runs

Challenge coins, electronic badges, and the Black Caliper.

Strictly limited. Numbered. Often gone within hours of release. We won't be doing reprints.

LTD · 256
Collectible · Numbered

Conference Challenge Coin

Heavy 2-inch antiqued bronze challenge coin with deep enamel inlay, conference mark on the obverse, and your numbered serial laser-etched on the reverse. Numbered 1 of 256.

$48.00
BADGELIFE
Collectible · Electronic

Limited Electronic Badge

A working PCB badge designed by Custom Credentials Co. — full-color OLED, addressable RGB LEDs, and a hidden firmware feature you'll have to discover yourself. Lanyard included. Not replicas of attendee badges.

$133.70
BY INVITATION
Collectible · Trophy

The Black Caliper Trophy (Replica)

A scaled-down 6-inch replica of the trophy awarded to the Capture-the-Plate champion team. Solid black anodized aluminum, gold-fill engraving. Sold only to verified industry attendees on confirmation of badge.

$256.00

The Founder's Bundle

One bundle, one sticker price, every cornerstone item. Available only for the early-bird pre-order window. Bundles are numbered, ship together, and arrive boxed in a wood-grain crate suitable for display in your shop's front office.

Bundle quantities are strictly limited to 1,337 units worldwide. Save $134 over à la carte pricing.

Reserve Your Bundle

What's Inside

Founders Edition Tee (numbered)$60
Conference Polo (your choice of color)$48
Forge Orange Hard Hat$42
Stainless Field Tumbler$34
Hex-Key Keychain Set$24
Premium Badge Holder + Lanyard$16
Track Sticker 24-Pack$13
Numbered Challenge Coin$48
Bundle Price $181.00
Pre-orders ship the week of July 13, 2026  ·  On-site pickup at the Forge Store (Forum Promenade, level 0x90)
Questions? Contact [email protected] · International shipping available; duties calculated at checkout.
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