Forward Printing
Forward Printing is a screen printer serving Tucson, AZ.
About Forward Printing
Forward Printing is a Tucson screen printer specializing in waterbased printing, embroidery, and custom garment decoration. Based in Tucson, Arizona, the company prints and embroiders t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, hats, beanies, polos, jackets, bandanas, totes, and other merchandise. Its work serves local customers while also reaching clients throughout the United States through nationwide shipping.
Waterbased screen printing is central to Forward Printing's approach. The company uses waterbased ink on most projects to create a soft feel and a retail-ready appearance. Its team helps customers prepare their shirt graphics for the best possible print, with an emphasis on reproducing designs through high-quality methods and materials. Forward also offers precision color mixing for any color in the Pantone uncoated series without an additional cost, according to the company.
The shop's services extend beyond shirts. Its embroidery work includes logos stitched onto hats, beanies, polos, jackets, and shirts, with guidance on practices that support a quality embroidered result. Forward also prints artwork on bandanas in a variety of colors, using soft inks and a large printing area. The company presents these services as options for custom merchandise, including apparel and accessories for organizations, brands, events, and other projects.
Forward Printing describes quality control and communication as important parts of its process. The team works with customers from concept to completion, offering expert guidance to help identify a suitable solution for each project. The company also emphasizes staying in contact throughout the work so customers know how their project is progressing. Its stated policies include no setup fees and no minimum order requirements, allowing projects to range from a single piece to quantities of 10,000. It also says it avoids arbitrary quantity breaks, takes steps to minimize the environmental impact of its waste, and focuses on delivering prints on time.
Testimonials on the company's website reflect work with a range of customers. Wooden Tooth Records describes friendly service, fast turnaround times, affordability, and consistent quality across multiple projects. Esperanza Dance Project says Forward partnered with the local nonprofit for a month to print event t-shirts at no charge, then produced hats, shirts, and tote bags for the organization's rebrand. Forbes Meat Company identifies the printer as its go-to company for hats, shirts, hoodies, bags, and creative merchandise, citing efficiency and quality of craft.
Customers can begin by reaching out for a quote or starting a conversation about a custom printing project. Forward Printing's Tucson team can discuss garment choices, artwork preparation, printing methods, embroidery, bandanas, and project quantities. Local work is handled in Tucson, while the company also works with and ships to clients across the United States.