Kyle Hawley founded Letterpress PLAY with two goals in mind: sharing the magic of letterpress printing with the world and encouraging others to consider sustainable choices. At Letterpress PLAY, we craft beautiful quality goods from our studio in Austin, TX and curate products from local artisans and makers. We believe everyone, big or small, deserves to experience the joy of creating with their hands. That's why it's our mission to foster community and play for everyone through our products.
Using wooden type and letterpress machines, we let our imaginations run wild as we handcraft one-of-a-kind and sustainable toys, stationery, and garments. That's right – we do it all with mother earth in mind. All our products are made with biodegradable packaging, recyclable paper, natural dyes, organic cotton, and with zero-waste in mind.
Our experimentation and play mentality is rooted in letterpress, a vintage art form that allows us to create high-quality products with precision and intricate detail in hopes to cultivate moments of happiness and inspiration. As a tribute to pioneering women in print, we named all eight of our belovedletterpress machinesafter famous female printers who made a lasting mark on our world.