Expert Custom Vinyl Manufacturing
Thistle, Inc. was established in 1981 as an American manufacturer of vinyl products for the retail, convention and trade show industries.
We specialize in manufacturing customized vinyl and plastic products by imprinting brands, tag lines and marketing campaigns with full color digital and screen printing options. Our products are useful for promotional items, employee identification, event registration, warehouse distribution and retail display.
Our products include name badge holders, retail display sleeves, adhesive pouches, label and business card holders, report covers, optical accessory and jewelry pouches, fixture tag holders, display sleeves for furniture and carpeting, tool pouches and job ticket holders.
Thistle offers alternatives to PVC-based materials that are recyclable, biodegradable and phthalate-free. Samples and product planning help provided upon request.
Thistle has fully automated production at our corporate headquarters in Owensville, Missouri and additional offices in Denver, Colorado.
We are one few companies in the US with the technology to manufacture finished vinyl products in-house. Our competitors are typically distributors that partner with foreign manufacturers. 100% of our product is manufactured in the United States utilizing the latest RF technology. We design and produce our dies in-house to reduce costs and tailor products to the needs of our customers worldwide. Our facility is capable of producing 1,000,000 units on two shifts daily.
Inform Your Customers Through Our Products.
Thistle can imprint your company’s brand, tagline or message on virtually any of our products with full color processing and screening. Let our expert staff turn your project, marketing campaign or event into a reality.
At Thistle Inc., we are committed to developing innovative products using the latest technologies and advanced materials, delivering exceptional quality, value, and service to our customers. In partnership with EcoTag USA, we are proud to lead the industry toward a more sustainable future by incorporating EcoTag BioFlex™ proprietary films—producing biodegradable and recyclable solutions without compromising performance. Our mission is to combine innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, helping our customers transition to smarter, carbon-conscious products for today and the years ahead.
Thistle Inc. proudly offers only phthalate-free PVC vinyl products that are compliant with California Proposition 65 standards. In partnership with EcoTag USA, we are now manufacturing 100% biodegradable and recyclable PVC products utilizing EcoTag’s proprietary BioFlex™ films. We invite you to join us in advancing carbon-conscious solutions for 2026 and beyond.