Veteran Owned • Joliet, IL
Puff Print Shirts
Puff ink expands during heat curing to create a raised, three-dimensional texture on your design. It adds a premium, tactile quality that sets your shirts apart from flat-printed 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 Puff Print 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
"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.
3D Texture That Gets Noticed
Puff printing uses a special expanding ink additive that reacts to heat during the curing process, causing the printed area to rise up from the fabric surface and create a raised, three-dimensional texture. The effect is immediately noticeable when you look at the shirt and even more pronounced when you touch it. Puff printing adds a level of depth and quality to custom apparel that flat-printed methods simply cannot achieve. It is especially popular for logos, lettering, and graphic elements where you want a bold, premium feel.
Puff print works best on bold, simple designs with clean edges. Fine lines and small details do not expand as predictably, so we recommend puff printing for block text, large logos, simple icons, and designs where the dimensional quality of the technique can really show. The raised texture is consistent across the print area and holds up well through normal wash and wear cycles without flattening or losing its shape over time.
We produce puff print shirts for brands, sports teams, organizations, and individuals throughout Joliet, Shorewood, and Will County who want their custom apparel to stand out from standard flat prints. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your puff print project today.
Premium Appeal for Your Brand
Puff printing is a popular choice for streetwear brands, lifestyle apparel, and organizations that want their logo or design to carry an elevated, premium quality. The raised texture communicates craftsmanship in a way that a flat print does not, and it photographs exceptionally well for social media and product listings. Many brands in the Chicagoland area use puff printing on signature pieces and limited edition runs to create a sense of exclusivity and quality that their customers genuinely appreciate and comment on.
We can combine puff printing with other decorating techniques such as flat screen printing or vinyl heat transfer to create multi-texture designs where certain elements are raised and others are flat. This combination approach gives your design additional visual complexity and makes it even more distinctive. Ask us about multi-technique designs when you come in to discuss your project.
We are a veteran owned custom apparel shop located at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. We take pride in every shirt we produce and we want your puff print shirts to represent your brand at their best. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to get started.
Why Puff Print Makes Your Custom Shirts Stand Out From the Rest
Puff printing is a specialty screen printing technique that produces a three-dimensional raised texture on the printed design. A puff additive mixed into the plastisol ink expands when heated during the curing process, causing the print to rise above the surface of the garment and create a soft, tactile embossed look. The result is a shirt that immediately communicates a higher level of quality and craftsmanship than a standard flat print — something that customers and wearers notice immediately when they see and touch the garment.
The Texture That Communicates Quality
In a market saturated with flat-printed custom shirts, puff print is one of the most effective ways to make your apparel feel premium and intentional. The raised texture adds a dimension of quality that photographs well, photographs distinctively, and creates a tactile experience that standard prints cannot match. Streetwear brands, lifestyle labels, gyms, sports teams, and boutique businesses throughout the Chicagoland area use puff printing to elevate their apparel above the average custom shirt.
Best Applications for Puff Print
Puff printing works best for designs with bold, clear shapes and text rather than highly detailed fine-line artwork. Large logos, brand names, block lettering, and simple graphic marks translate beautifully into puff print and create a strong visual statement. The technique is especially popular for chest prints, sleeve graphics, and back designs on t-shirts and hoodies where the raised texture catches the eye.
Combining Puff With Other Techniques
We can combine puff printing with flat screen printing, metallic inks, or other specialty techniques to create multi-texture designs where certain elements are raised and others are flat. This combination approach gives your design additional visual complexity and makes it even more distinctive. Many brands use a puff-printed logo alongside flat-printed supporting text or design elements to create a layered look that reads as truly custom.
Works on Cotton and Cotton Blends
Puff printing works on cotton, cotton-polyester blends, and most standard garment materials. T-shirts and hoodies are the most popular substrate for puff print, though we also apply the technique to sweatshirts and other garment types. We review every puff print order before production to make sure the design is set up correctly to achieve the full three-dimensional effect you are looking for.
We are a veteran owned custom apparel shop at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. We take pride in every shirt we produce and we want your puff print shirts to represent your brand at its best. No minimums, fast turnaround, and expert guidance from concept to finished garment.
Call us at (815) 349 8600 to get started on your puff print shirt order 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.
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Based in Joliet, IL with hands-on service. Stop by our shop or order online with confidence.
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Puff Print Custom Apparel
Raised, 3D Puff Prints
Puff printing adds a raised, three-dimensional look to logos and lettering. See how Top 5 Percent creates durable, eye-catching puff designs on custom shirts and apparel in Joliet, Illinois.
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What Our Customers Say
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"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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