Veteran Owned • Joliet, IL
Dye Sublimation All-Over Color
Dye sublimation printing fuses full-color designs directly into the fabric for vibrant, all-over prints that never crack, peel, or fade. Perfect for performance wear, jerseys, and bold custom apparel.
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 Dye Sublimation 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
"They did an outstanding job on my custom shirts. I shared my concept and it was brought to life with precision and creativity. Excellent quality, great communication, and fast turnaround. I highly recommend!"
— Brittany H.
Full-Color, All-Over Printing
Dye sublimation is a printing process that uses heat to transfer dye directly into the fibers of the fabric rather than sitting on top of it. The result is a print that becomes part of the garment itself — fully embedded, permanently vibrant, and completely resistant to cracking, peeling, or flaking over time. Unlike vinyl heat transfer or screen printing, dye sublimation can cover the entire surface of a garment from seam to seam without any hard edges, block-out areas, or print boundaries. Every inch of the shirt can carry your design.
This makes dye sublimation the ideal choice for performance jerseys, athletic wear, cycling apparel, team uniforms, and any application where you want a bold, edge-to-edge visual impact. Sports teams across Joliet, Shorewood, and Will County use our dye sublimation printing for jerseys and uniforms that look sharp on the field and hold up through hundreds of washes without losing their brightness or definition.
We work with polyester and polyester-blend fabrics that accept dye sublimation inks most effectively. The process requires a light or white base fabric for the colors to appear true, so it is best suited for white or light-colored garments. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your project and let us show you samples of our dye sublimation work.
Jerseys, Performance Wear, and More
Dye sublimation is the standard production method for sports jerseys, performance shirts, and athletic uniforms because the print does not add weight or stiffness to the garment. Since the ink becomes part of the fiber rather than a coating on the surface, the fabric maintains its full breathability and stretch characteristics. Athletes wearing sublimated jerseys get all the performance benefits of lightweight moisture-wicking fabric plus a sharp, professional team look that holds up through every game, practice, and wash cycle.
Beyond athletic wear, dye sublimation is also popular for custom team apparel, fan merchandise, corporate event shirts, and any situation where you want a truly photographic or gradient-heavy design that cannot be replicated by vinyl or screen printing. Photographic images, watercolor-style art, and complex gradients all reproduce beautifully through sublimation in ways that other printing methods simply cannot achieve.
We serve teams, schools, businesses, and individuals throughout Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield, Crest Hill, and the broader Will County area. Call us at (815) 349 8600 or stop by 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet to discuss your dye sublimation project today.
Why Dye Sublimation Is the Best Choice for Full Color Custom Apparel
Dye sublimation printing is the only method that produces a truly all-over, edge-to-edge full color graphic on a garment. Unlike screen printing or heat transfer vinyl, dye sublimation converts ink into a gas that bonds permanently with the polyester fibers at the molecular level. The result is a print that is literally part of the garment — it cannot crack, peel, fade, or wash off because it is embedded in the fabric itself rather than sitting on top of it. For brands and organizations that need a complex, photographic, or all-over design, sublimation is the only method that delivers that result at a professional level.
Unlimited Colors, Zero Extra Cost
Traditional screen printing charges per color, which means complex full-color designs become expensive quickly. Dye sublimation has no color limitations — a design with fifty colors costs exactly the same to print as a design with two. This makes sublimation ideal for photographic images, gradient designs, watercolor effects, intricate patterns, and any artwork that uses the full color spectrum. Sports jerseys, gaming team apparel, festival merchandise, and branded activewear all benefit enormously from the freedom that all-over sublimation printing provides.
Performance Fabric Compatible
Dye sublimation works on polyester and polyester-blend performance fabrics, which makes it the preferred printing method for athletic and activewear. Moisture-wicking jerseys, lightweight performance tees, compression garments, and team uniforms all accept sublimation printing beautifully, and the print remains fully breathable because it does not add any ink layer on top of the fabric. Teams throughout Joliet and Will County use sublimated jerseys and uniforms because they combine comfort, performance, and premium appearance in a single garment.
Personalization at No Extra Cost
If you need matching custom uniforms for a sports team, esports team, or organized group, dye sublimation is the gold standard. Every jersey can be printed with identical artwork and personalized with individual names and numbers without any additional cost per personalization. The sublimation process handles fine text, detailed logos, and multi-color designs equally well, so your entire team looks sharp and consistent regardless of design complexity.
No Minimums and Fast Turnaround
We offer no minimums on dye sublimation printing. You can order a single custom jersey or a full team set without any minimum quantity requirement. Most sublimation orders are completed within two to three business days, and we offer rush service for urgent needs. We review every design before production to make sure colors, layout, and sizing translate correctly to the final garment so you never receive a surprise when your order arrives.
We are a veteran owned print shop at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. We serve businesses, sports teams, schools, gyms, and organizations throughout Will County and the greater Chicagoland area with premium custom dye sublimation apparel.
Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your dye sublimation project today.
"Great quality work, professional and efficient. If you're looking for custom apparel, from shirts to hoodies to hats they do it all. Ezra and his team are awesome! 5 stars!"
— Gerardo J.
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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Dye Sublimation Printing
Vivid All-Over Custom Prints
Dye sublimation bonds color directly into the fabric for prints that won't crack, fade, or peel. See how we produce vibrant all-over designs for teams, businesses, and events in Joliet, Illinois.
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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."
David P.
Contractor
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Veteran-owned since 2015, Top 5 Percent proudly serves Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, Lockport, Shorewood, Channahon, Minooka, New Lenox, Mokena, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lemont, Woodridge, Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, Yorkville, Morris, Wilmington, Crest Hill, Elwood, Manhattan, Braidwood, and the greater Chicagoland area. Friendly, reliable service.
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