Do you provide a template for artwork?

Yes, we will send you an easy to use template that includes the correct dimensions, bleed areas and safe zones to help you set up your artwork properly.

How should I prepare my artwork?

We will send you a template to help you set up your artwork correctly. For best results, we recommend high resolution files with bleed and safe zones accounted for.

Do you offer bulk pricing for larger orders?

Yes, we quote every project individually based on the quantity, print method and complexity of the design.

Custom Apparel for Cafes, Breweries & Bars

Staff Uniforms and Branded Merch That Reflect Your Venue's Character

If you run a cafe, brewery, or bar and want your team to look the part or your customers to take a piece of your brand home with them, custom screen printed garments are the answer. We print bold, high-quality apparel that captures the personality of your venue and keeps people talking about it long after they've left.

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At Back & Forth Prints, we love working with independent venues that have a strong identity and a loyal following. We specialise in custom garment printing for cafes, breweries and bars, helping venue owners and operators translate their brand personality into apparel their customers genuinely want to wear.

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Why Custom Apparel Works for Your Venue

Great hospitality is about the full experience. Here's how branded garments play their part:

Uniforms That Build Atmosphere

Dressed staff add to the feel of a venue. A well-printed tee or apron signals pride in your brand and adds a layer of professionalism that customers notice.

Merch Your Regulars Will Buy

Independent venues with strong personalities make merch people want. A quality printed tee becomes a badge of belonging for your most loyal customers.

Affordable for Independents

We support short runs, making quality branded apparel accessible for smaller venues without the need for large minimum orders you can't justify.

Who We Print Custom Garments For

Our garment printing for cafes, breweries and bars is ideal for:

Brands and businesses looking to build branded apparel
Artists and illustrators turning their work into wearable merch
Events and promotions teams needing bold, fast turnaround printing
Streetwear and fashion labels building a premium clothing line
Cafes, breweries and bars wanting staff uniforms or branded merch
Tattoo studios and barbershops looking for custom apparel that reflects their identity
Creators and influencers launching or growing their merch offering
Corporate brands looking for premium branded gifting and apparel

What's Included in Our Custom Garment Printing

We've made it easy to go from idea to finished product. No stress, just high-quality printed garments.

Screen Printed Garments

We print on a wide range of quality blanks including tees, hoodies, and sweatshirts offering a smooth, durable surface for crisp graphics and rich colour.

Artwork Support & Templates

We provide easy-to-use templates ensuring your artwork prints perfectly, with correct sizing, DPI, and bleed.

Flexible Order Sizes

We support short runs for small brands or test drops, as well as bulk orders for large campaigns or ongoing retail needs.

Fast Turnaround & Shipping

Once your artwork is approved, we aim to print and ship within the next business day. Need a rush job? Just ask and we'll do our best.

Trusted by Venues. Built for Yours

We've printed for cafes, breweries and bars across the UK, producing everything from staff uniforms to limited run customer merch. We understand the importance of getting the details right for venues where identity mean everything.

Each garment is printed using industry-grade inks on quality blanks, pressed and finished in-house at our Dorset studio. We take the time to understand your venue's personality so that the finished product feels like a genuine extension of your brand.

Whether you need a set of staff tees, a run of hoodies for your shelves, or seasonal merch for a special release, you can trust our craftsmanship to deliver something your team will wear with pride and your customers will want to take home.

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Our Custom Garment Printing Process

Here’s how it works, step by step:

1. Send Us Your Artwork

We'll provide a template and all the specs you need. Our team can also help tweak or prep your design if needed.

2. Choose Your Garments

We offer a range of blanks, tees, hoodies, sweatshirts and more in a variety of colours and fits to suit your brand.

3. We Print & Finish In-House

All printing is done using high-quality materials and inks. We inspect every garment before it leaves the studio.

4. Delivered to Your Door

We pack and ship straight to you, anywhere in the UK, ready to wear, sell, or gift.

Printing Techniques

Screen Printed Custom Garments

We use custom-built screen printing presses that we designed and engineered ourselves to print directly onto garments on mass. This allows us to apply artwork across the full print area, creating bold, full-coverage graphics that are ideal for branded apparel, retail products, or promotional use.

As with all screen printing, there are some limitations to what can be printed, but we work closely with each brand to bring your vision to life and make sure the final result reflects your creative goals.

All screen print jobs are quoted individually based on artwork and quantity. Get in touch to discuss your project and we will guide you through the process.

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Why work with Back & Forth?

Back & Forth Prints is a screen printing studio based in Dorset, specialising in custom garments, art prints and skateboards. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, we bring genuine knowledge and passion to every project.

Experienced and Independent

Based in Dorset with over a decade of screen printing experience

Supportive at
Every Step

Happy to offer advice and guidance at any stage of your project

Specialists in Garment Printing

Focused on apparel, art prints and clothing for creative brands

Trusted by Big and Small Brands

We print for global companies, local labels and independent creators

Collaborative Process

We work closely with you to bring your ideas to life

Quality You
Can Feel

Every garment is printed with care, precision and creative respect

Trusted by
Global and Local
Businesses

Real Venues. Real Merch

Over the years we've worked with a wide range of cafes, breweries and bars, helping them turn strong brand identities into apparel their staff wear with pride and their customers want to buy. Here are a few standout examples.

Skateboard GB

Paris 2024 Olympic Boards

We hand-screened these seven-colour graphics on eco-friendly HLC decks in anticipation of skateboarding's second-ever Olympic Games. These boards were featured in an ad on TikTok for the games.

Samsung

Drop in with Samsung

We supplied custom decks for Samsung’s 25 hour pop up skatepark at BAYSIXTY6 in West London. The event marked the launch of the Galaxy S25 with Skateboard GB and EE, promoting better accessibility and connectivity.

Paris Saint-Germain F.C.

Clown Skateboard Collab Decks

We produced custom skateboards for the PSG x Clown Skateboard Doha capsule collection. Featuring calligraffiti by Fatima Al Sharshani, the boards were showcased at Fire Station in Doha during Qatar Creates Week 2023.

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Ready to Bring Your Venue's Brand
to Life?

Back & Forth Prints works with independent cafes, breweries and bars across the UK, producing garments that reflect the character and quality of the venues we print for. Get in touch to start your project.

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