Our History

California Tattoos, the wholesale division of Tattoo Manufacturing International(TMI), has been a pioneer in temporary tattoos and innovative products for over 30 years. What began in a Tucson, AZ garage has grown into a globally recognized brand known for its diverse range of offerings, including Temporary Tattoos, Coasters, Scratch-Off Cards, Fan Banners, Paint and Coloring Books, and Activity Kits. As a trade-only printer, we exclusively serve distributors and resellers in the promotional products industry.

With nearly 100 dedicated associates, we pride ourselves on our in-house design and manufacturing excellence, all carried out in our advanced Tucson facility. This setup ensures top-tier standards of quality, creativity, and operational efficiency in every product we deliver.

At California Tattoos, we place the highest value on the well-being of our customers, partners, and employees. Our streamlined production processes enable us to provide premium-quality products at competitive prices. This dedication to excellence is evident in our punctual deliveries, outstanding customer support, and our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Join us in shaping the future of the industry with groundbreaking products and technologies that inspire creativity and bring joy to customers around the world.

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Product Safety

We take pride in the safety and quality of our products. Every item is manufactured to the highest standards and tested annually by an ISO 17025 accredited third-party lab to meet U.S., Canadian, and European regulations. Our parent company, TMI, is cGMP certified, with annual audits confirming social compliance to the SMETA 4-Pillar standard. All manufacturing partners must meet government safety requirements, and documentation is available upon request to give you full confidence in our products and ingredients.

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Majority of our products are made in the USA.

All of our tattoo products — along with the majority of our other product lines — are proudly made in the USA using high-quality materials and trusted manufacturing practices. Local production allows us to maintain faster turnaround times, tighter quality control, and a stronger commitment to safety and compliance standards. We’re proud to support American manufacturing and to deliver products you can trust.

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Exceptional Quality

With over 30 years of product excellence, we are committed to delivering quality you can trust. Every item we offer is made using only the highest quality ingredients and materials, selected to meet our strict standards. Our experience ensures consistent, reliable products designed to perform and exceed expectations.

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Trusted since 1989

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