Our Story
25+ years of print, craft, and community.
We started with one press and a handshake. We're still here — same shop, same values, better equipment.
Where it all started
Dale, founder of Istyly Clothing Co. was working in his garage printing his own surf and skate brand right here in Santa Cruz, CA with a single press and no intention of making custom screen printing into a business. As his brand gained traction, locals started noticing the print quality. Overtime he gained client after client and Santa Cruz Custom Screen Printing was born.
Santa Cruz Custom Screen Printing
As demand grew, Dale knew it was time to expand from the garage to a warehouse. He founded Santa Cruz Custom Screen Printing and the never looked back.
Growing with Santa Cruz
Two decades in, we've printed for surf brands, restaurants, schools, nonprofits, sports teams, and everything in between. Santa Cruz is our home and our community — and that's not just a tagline. We show up for local businesses the same way they show up for us.
Expansion
We acquired The Print Gallery — a local business that was in Santa Cruz for over 50 years. This acquisition allowed us the ability to expand our capabilities with 2 auto presses, a manual press, and a 6 head Tajima embroidery machine. Now with better equipment, more experience, and a longer list of happy clients. Every order is handled in-house by people who care about the craft. That's the Santa Cruz Custom Screen Printing difference.
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Whether it's your first order or your fiftieth, we treat every job like it matters — because it does.
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