A Family Story,
45 Years in the Making

Our story began in the Philippines, where Narciso (AKA, Ciso) discovered his passion for T-shirt screen printing over four decades ago. As a curious and determined creative, he turned a small family venture into a lifelong craft.

Even after migrating to New Zealand, his love for printing never faded. With limited resources but endless drive, Ciso even built his own rotary screen-printing machine by hand, allowing him to print up to four colours at once. Thousands of shirts later, he became known for his precision, creativity, and the care he poured into every single print.

Growing up surrounded by that same spirit of craftsmanship, his daughter Kirstyn found her own creative spark. She went on to study Media Design, majoring in Graphic Design — blending her father’s hands-on artistry with a new digital perspective.

Now, the two have teamed up to form Ciso Prints — merging 45 years of printing expertise with modern design and technology. Together, they bring thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship to every project, keeping creativity at the heart of everything they do.

Old-School Craft Meets New-School Design

After years of perfecting screen printing, we discovered DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing—a breakthrough technology that changed everything. It removed the limits of traditional screen printing and opened up a world of possibility.

No more worrying about colour counts or costly setup fees—just full creative freedom. Now we can produce bold, intricate designs on demand, without sacrificing quality or character.

At Ciso Prints, we’ve combined Narciso’s hands-on craftsmanship with Kirstyn’s modern design eye to create something new: a family-run studio where creativity meets quality, and every print tells a story.