Veteran Owned • Joliet, IL
Brick Shirts Dimensional & Bold
Brick-style printing creates a textured, three-dimensional effect that makes your design literally stand out from the fabric. A unique look that no one else on the block will be wearing.
The Top 5 Percent Difference
In-house manufacturing, experienced and professional. Here is why businesses and residents across Chicagoland choose us:
Top 5 Percent Will Handle Your Brick Shirts Needs, Same Day
Overview of Services:
Custom Shirts: DTF, screen print, embroidery, vinyl, no minimums
Turnaround: Same day available, typical 1-3 business days
Signs and Banners: Business signage, yard signs, banners
Vehicle Graphics: Wraps, lettering, magnets, DOT decals
Guarantee: Quality workmanship, satisfaction guaranteed
Founded in 2017, Top 5 Percent - Serving Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Shorewood, Channahon, Minooka, New Lenox, Mokena, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lemont, Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, Yorkville, Crest Hill, and the greater Chicagoland area. Friendly, reliable service. (815) 349-8600
"I love working with this company! They make sure we like what we are ordering before we place the order, the quality of materials and durability of the apparel we've made with them is outstanding. Always on time, clear communication and they listen to what we need. Never disappointed!"
— Vicky D.
Shirts That Stand Out — Literally
Brick-style printing is a specialty technique that produces a dimensional, raised texture on your shirt design. Like puff printing, it uses an additive that expands during the heat-curing process to create a three-dimensional surface effect — but brick printing is engineered to produce a specific raised, segmented pattern that resembles the texture and visual weight of actual brickwork or raised tile. The result is a shirt that has a bold, architectural quality that standard flat prints simply cannot achieve.
Brick shirts are popular with streetwear brands, lifestyle apparel lines, and anyone who wants their custom shirt to be a genuine conversation piece. The dimensional texture catches both the eye and the hand — the first thing people do when they see a well-executed brick print shirt is reach out to touch it. That tactile reaction is a mark of a printing technique that communicates exceptional craftsmanship and uniqueness that mass-produced apparel cannot replicate.
We produce brick shirts with no minimum order quantity so you can test the technique with a small run or go straight to a full production quantity. The technique works on t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your brick shirt project today.
Bold Designs Made for This Technique
Brick printing works best with bold, graphic designs that benefit from the dimensional effect. Large logos, brand names, block lettering, and clean geometric shapes translate beautifully into the raised texture and create a visual statement that commands attention from across the room. Highly detailed designs with fine lines or intricate gradients are less suited to this technique — where brick printing truly shines is with strong, simple graphics that are elevated into something special by the dimensional effect.
Many streetwear brands and specialty apparel lines use brick printing for signature pieces and limited edition runs where the goal is to create a sense of exclusivity and premium quality. If your brand is built around standing out and refusing to look like everyone else, brick shirts deliver that point of difference in a tangible, wearable way that your audience will recognize and respond to.
We are a veteran owned custom apparel shop in Joliet, Illinois, serving the greater Chicagoland area. We review every brick shirt order before production to make sure the design is optimized for the dimensional effect. Call us at (815) 349 8600 or visit 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet to get started.
Why Brick Print Sets Your Custom Apparel Apart in a Crowded Market
The custom apparel market is saturated with flat-printed shirts that all look fundamentally similar regardless of the quality of the design. When everything has the same surface and the same depth, even a great design can get lost in the noise. Brick printing creates an immediate visual and tactile distinction that separates your shirts from everything else in the market — a distinction your customers feel the moment they pick up your product.
A Physical Quality Signal
Consumers associate dimensional, textured prints with premium quality because they correctly understand that specialty techniques require more skill and intention than standard flat printing. A brick print shirt signals to anyone who sees or touches it that the brand behind it cares about the quality and differentiation of its products. This signal of quality is especially valuable for emerging streetwear brands, lifestyle labels, and specialty apparel lines that are trying to establish themselves as premium in a competitive market.
Photographs Exceptionally Well
The dimensional texture of brick print creates depth and shadow in photographs that flat prints cannot achieve. For brands that sell apparel online or promote their collections on social media, this photographic distinction is a genuine competitive advantage. A well-lit product photo of a brick print shirt creates visual interest that draws the eye and encourages viewers to look more closely — which translates to longer engagement time and higher purchase intent in e-commerce and social media contexts.
Limited Edition Appeal
Brick printing is not a technique that every print shop offers, which gives brick print shirts a natural limited edition quality that standard screen-printed shirts cannot claim. When you offer brick shirts alongside standard printed apparel, the brick print pieces stand out as the more exclusive, premium tier of your line. Many brands use brick printing for their most coveted designs, hero pieces, and signature items specifically because the technique itself communicates exclusivity.
Available With No Minimums
We offer brick printing with no minimum order quantity, which means you can test this technique with a small initial run before committing to a large production quantity. This flexibility is especially valuable for emerging brands and designers who want to explore specialty printing techniques without over-investing in inventory before they understand how their market responds to the product.
We are a veteran owned custom apparel shop at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. We produce specialty print shirts for brands, individuals, and organizations throughout Will County and the greater Chicagoland area with no minimum order quantities and expert quality control on every order.
Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your brick shirt project today.
"Amazing service and quality!"
— Jonathan Y.
The Top 5 Percent Difference
Why Choose Us?
Veteran Owned
Proudly serving our community with the same honor, dedication, and discipline we brought to service.
Premium Quality
Only the finest materials and equipment for lasting results you can be proud of.
Fast Turnaround
Quick production times without cutting corners. Rush orders available when you need it now.
Local Service
Based in Joliet, IL with hands-on service. Stop by our shop or order online with confidence.
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Brick-Style Custom Shirts
The Bold Look of Brick Printing
Brick-style printing creates a textured, three-dimensional effect that truly stands out. Watch how our team produces this unique look on custom shirts, hoodies, and caps at our Joliet print shop.
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What Our Customers Say
Real Reviews, Real Results
"Top 5 Percent did an amazing job on our company shirts. The quality is outstanding and they delivered ahead of schedule!"
Maria R.
Business Owner
"Best signage company in Joliet. They made our storefront look incredible. Highly recommend to anyone needing custom signs!"
James T.
Restaurant Owner
"Love my vehicle graphics! Professional work and great customer service. Will definitely be back for more."
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