Veteran Owned • Joliet, IL
Embroidery Shirts Classic & Professional
Machine embroidery stitches your logo, name, or design directly into the fabric with precision and permanence. The most professional finish available — ideal for corporate wear, polos, and uniforms.
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 Embroidery 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 had a onesie embroidered for our baby announcement and it came out perfect! Was ready in 2 days and very reasonably priced! Will definitely be going back!"
— Toni R.
The Most Professional Look in Custom Apparel
Machine embroidery is the gold standard for corporate and professional custom apparel. Unlike printed decorations that sit on the surface of a garment, embroidery stitches your logo, name, or design directly into the fabric using precision machine needles and colored thread. The result is a raised, textured design that communicates quality, permanence, and professionalism in a way that printed apparel simply cannot match. When your employees or team members wear embroidered shirts, the embroidered logo signals that your brand takes itself seriously.
We produce custom embroidery on polos, button-down shirts, dress shirts, fleece jackets, caps, hats, hoodies, aprons, and virtually any other garment that can be hooped and fed through our embroidery machines. Corporate clients, restaurants, healthcare providers, construction companies, and service businesses throughout Joliet, Shorewood, and Will County rely on us for professional embroidered uniforms and branded apparel that holds up through regular commercial washing and daily use.
Embroidery is especially durable because the thread is structurally part of the garment rather than an applied layer on top of it. Your embroidered logo will outlast the shirt itself, maintaining its appearance through hundreds of wash cycles without fading, peeling, or cracking. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your embroidery project today.
Corporate Uniforms, Caps, and Accessories
Embroidery is the preferred decoration method for corporate uniforms, employee workwear, and professional branded apparel because it creates a finished, polished look that is appropriate for client-facing environments. An embroidered polo with a precisely rendered company logo is the standard for businesses that want their team to look credible and professional in front of customers. Construction firms, medical practices, real estate teams, and service companies throughout Will County use embroidered apparel as a core component of their professional image.
Caps and hats are among the most popular embroidery substrates because a well-structured cap with a crisply embroidered logo is a universally appreciated branded item. Embroidered caps work equally well as employee gear, client gifts, merchandise, and event giveaways. We embroider on structured hats, dad hats, beanies, visors, and trucker hats, and we can accommodate most commercially available hat styles that you provide or that we source for you.
We also embroider on bags, towels, blankets, and other accessories beyond standard apparel. If you have a specific embroidery project in mind and you are not sure if it is possible, call us and describe what you need — we will let you know what is achievable. Call us at (815) 349 8600 or visit 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet to discuss your embroidery order today.
Why Embroidery Is the Right Choice for Professional and Corporate Apparel
Embroidery has been the mark of quality and professionalism in branded apparel for generations, and for good reason. The raised, textured quality of a machine-embroidered logo communicates craftsmanship and permanence in a way that no print process can replicate. For businesses that want their team to project confidence and credibility, embroidered apparel is the investment that makes a visible difference in how clients, customers, and partners perceive your brand.
Exceptional Durability for Commercial Use
Embroidery is structurally different from all print-based decoration methods in one critical way: the design is woven into the fabric rather than applied on top of it. This means there is no ink layer to crack, no vinyl to peel, no sublimation dye to fade. An embroidered logo holds its appearance through commercial laundry processes, high-frequency washing cycles, and years of daily use that would degrade any printed decoration. For businesses that uniform their employees in garments that go through industrial or frequent home laundering, embroidery is the only decoration method that holds up reliably over the long term.
Perceived Value and Brand Prestige
Consumers and business clients reliably perceive embroidered apparel as more premium than printed apparel. When a service technician arrives wearing an embroidered polo versus a screen-printed t-shirt, the embroidered polo creates an immediate perception of a more established, professional organization. This perception influences trust, confidence, and the overall brand experience in ways that may not be consciously registered by the observer but nonetheless affect their impression of your business.
Versatility Across Garment Types
Embroidery works across a far wider range of garment types than most other decoration methods. We embroider on thin dress shirts and thick fleece jackets, on structured caps and soft beanies, on lightweight polo shirts and heavyweight work jackets. This versatility means you can maintain a consistent embroidered logo application across every garment type in your workwear program, creating a cohesive branded look that holds up regardless of what your team members are wearing on any given day or in any weather condition.
DST File Setup and Logo Digitization
Embroidery requires a digitized design file — a DST or similar format — that tells the embroidery machine exactly how to stitch the design. If you do not have a digitized version of your logo, we handle the digitization process in-house. We prepare your logo for embroidery production in a way that maintains its integrity at the stitching scale and ensures crisp, accurate reproduction on the finished garment. We keep your digitized file on record for future orders so you never have to go through setup again.
We are a veteran owned custom apparel shop at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. We produce professional embroidered apparel for businesses, organizations, sports teams, and individuals throughout Will County and the greater Chicagoland area.
Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your embroidery order — no minimums, logo digitization included, and expert quality control on every garment.
"Beautiful stitching! We are very happy with the results! Thank you!"
— Ania 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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Custom Embroidery
Precision Stitching, Every Time
Embroidery adds a professional, lasting finish to polos, hats, jackets, and more. Watch our team digitize and stitch custom designs with care at our Joliet embroidery shop.
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Contact us today for a free quote on your custom project. Veteran-owned and proudly serving Joliet, IL and the surrounding area.
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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