🖨️ About Trap Door Press

Trap Door Press is the publishing arm of Trap Door, focused on creating independent books, zines, and printed projects that document creativity, culture, and community.

Built on a DIY spirit, we work with artists and creators to turn ideas into publications you can actually hold in your hands.

what do we do?

We create and publish independent print projects including:

• Zines and limited-run publications
• Photo books and visual projects
• Artist and creative portfolios
• Skateboarding and culture publications
• Community and scene documentation
• Special print projects and collaborations

From concept to final print, we help bring projects to life in a way that feels authentic and collectible.

t-shirts

We print on the good stuf! AS Colour, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, Gildan, and more. Whether it’s a one-off drop or a full brand run, we’ve got you covered in cotton.

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fleece

Heavyweight, midweight, zip-up, pullover — we press clean graphics on fleece that holds up to skating, sweating, or sleeping in.

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headwear

Snapbacks, truckers, low-profile or flat. Front prints, side hits, underbrims — we’ve got you.

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skateboard decks

Want your graphic on a skateboard? We'll we do that too, in fact that's where it all started! We have a wide range of blank skateboards ready to become your brand.

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accessories

Tote bags, aprons, stubby coolers, and other bits and pieces. If it lays flat, it’s probably printable.

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whatever else you want

Perfect for merch tables, bars, or giveaways. We print crisp, full-colour artwork that holds up to condensation and late nights.

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Who Do We Work With?

Trap Door Press collaborates with:

• Artists and illustrators
• Photographers and filmmakers
• Writers and storytellers
• Skateboarders and scene contributors
• Independent brands and collectives
• Anyone with a project worth putting into print

Whether it is your first zine or your tenth book, we are here to help make it happen.

Why Does Print Still Matter?

In a world of endless scrolling, printed work slows things down. A book or zine becomes something real. Something you can keep, lend, archive, or rediscover years later.

We believe important projects deserve more than a social post. They deserve a physical home.

Why Work With Trap Door Press?

• DIY mindset with real-world production experience
• Deep roots in skate, art, and creative communities
• Flexible collaboration for small and large projects
• Focus on quality, collectibility, and longevity
• Passion for documenting culture and creativity

We care about the projects we publish and the people behind them.