About

We’re a print shop. We print things and bring ideas to life.

But we’re more than that. We’re two best friends. Two passionate dudes. And two badass creatives.

Like every groundbreaking, earth shattering company, we started in a garage.

Native was born in Tim’s garage back in 2014, printing t-shirts and dreaming big. 2014 must have been a lucky year, because that’s when Harry met Tim. The rest is history.

We’re ink and paper experts who specialize in flat stock printing. We deliver quality-driven work, which means direct communication with the guy printing your stuff, fast turnaround without sacrificing quality, and a shop that will treat your vision as our own. And we’re all about having fun!

Our dedication to detail is fueled by our combined 15+ years of experience. We’ve printed for high-profile clients and events, but what matters to us now is treating everyone we work with like family.

So let’s do this thing. Drop us a line and tell us about your project—we’re already stoked.

Common Terms & Phrases you’ll hear around the shop

Spot Color

A color printed that is mixed to match a specific color swatch like an Uncoated Pantone. Spot color is not easily achieved on all colored papers. Some colors will darken or will lose saturation on certain types of colored paper. Pantones are widely used across the design industry and is what most print shops spot color match to.

Full Flood

(NOT A GOOD IDEA)

When ink is printed on the majority of the paper. This can be problematic due to its large surface area. It can inhibit clogs, paper curling, and uses a large volume of ink. We have a wide range of paper knowledge and would strongly suggest using a colored paper if a large amount of color is desired in your print.

Double pass

When the ink is printed twice in a row to ensure a more opaque color. Usually used for white metallic or light colors on colored paper. Sometimes this is done after the first “pass” has dried (print dry print)

Split fountain

Two colors printed on one screen will blend and create a gradient effect. The placement of it can be hard to maintain as there is little control in this process. This is a handmade process and will not always match what is on the computer.

Pin Holes / Clogs

Pin holes are small holes in the stencil that will appear as small dots. Clogs are the negative effect where a particle will block ink from passing through the stencil.

Trap

Printing ink on top of another layer of ink. This is to ensure the art is clean and organized and adheres to the paper properly. This also helps with registration.

Full Bleed

No border around the artwork. The art reaches the cut edge of the paper.