Veteran Owned • Joliet, IL
Custom Tote Bags & Drawstring Bags
Branded tote bags and drawstring bags for events, giveaways, corporate gifts, and retail merchandise. Full-color custom printing that travels with your customers everywhere they go.
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 Custom Tote Bags 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
"Amazing service and quality! Will definitely be doing more business in the future."
— Jonathan Y.
Walking Billboards for Your Brand
Custom branded bags are one of the highest-visibility promotional products available because every bag that carries your logo is a moving advertisement that your customers take with them wherever they go. Tote bags and drawstring bags get used repeatedly at the grocery store, the gym, the beach, school, and everywhere in between, putting your brand in front of new eyes every single time. Businesses, schools, churches, gyms, and organizations throughout Joliet and Will County use custom bags to build brand recognition throughout the community in a practical and genuinely useful way.
We produce custom tote bags and drawstring bags with full-color printing using dye sublimation and screen printing methods depending on the bag material and your design. Polyester drawstring bags accept dye sublimation for vibrant all-over designs, while cotton canvas tote bags are typically screen-printed for a clean, classic look. Both options are durable, reusable, and available in a range of sizes and colors to match your brand palette.
Custom bags are popular for event swag bags, trade show giveaways, school spirit merchandise, retail packaging, and corporate gift sets. We have no minimums and offer fast turnaround on all orders. Call us at (815) 349 8600 or visit 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet to discuss your custom bag project today.
Canvas Totes and Polyester Drawstring Bags
Canvas tote bags are the classic choice for businesses that want a premium feel with an eco-conscious message. Natural cotton canvas has a quality look and feel that communicates sustainability and care for the environment, and the surface takes screen printing beautifully for a clean, crisp logo placement. Canvas totes are popular for boutique retail shops, organic food businesses, wellness brands, and any organization that wants their branded bag to communicate quality and environmental values.
Polyester drawstring bags offer a more athletic, active aesthetic and accept dye sublimation printing for vibrant all-over designs that cover the entire bag surface. They are lightweight, packable, and practical for school use, gym use, event swag bags, and anywhere that a versatile everyday bag is needed. Many schools and sports organizations throughout Joliet and Will County use branded drawstring bags for spirit merchandise, team gear bags, and student incentive programs.
We also produce non-woven polypropylene bags, which are an economical option for large-quantity event giveaways and trade show distributions where you need a large number of branded bags at a lower per-unit cost. Contact us to discuss which bag type and printing method makes the most sense for your specific application and budget. Call us at (815) 349 8600 to get started.
Why Custom Branded Bags Deliver More Visibility Than Almost Any Other Promotional Product
Promotional products research consistently shows that branded bags generate more impressions per item than nearly any other category of promotional product. This is because a bag is used in public settings — carried through stores, taken to schools, brought to the gym, used at events — where it is seen by many people at once rather than just the person who owns it. A branded tote bag carried through a busy grocery store or farmers market is a mobile advertisement viewed by dozens of people every single time it is used.
Impressions That Extend Far Beyond the Recipient
When you give someone a branded tote bag, you are not just creating a single brand impression with that one person. You are creating a walking advertisement that generates new brand impressions every time it leaves their house. A branded bag used once a week generates more than fifty public brand exposures per year — without any additional investment on your part. For local businesses in Joliet and Will County that depend on community recognition, this kind of persistent, organic brand exposure in local public spaces is extraordinarily valuable.
A Useful Gift That Gets Kept and Used
Unlike many promotional items that get glanced at and set aside, a quality branded bag is actively useful and gets kept. Most people have a collection of canvas totes or drawstring bags that they reach for regularly for specific purposes — a dedicated grocery bag, a gym bag, a library bag, an errand bag. If your branded bag earns a spot in that regular rotation, it becomes part of the recipient's daily routine and generates brand impressions continuously without any further investment.
Popular for Trade Shows and Event Swag
Event organizers and trade show exhibitors throughout the Chicagoland area rely on branded bags as the primary swag bag for distributing other materials, samples, and giveaways at their events. When an attendee carries your branded bag through an event venue to collect materials from other exhibitors, your logo is displayed prominently to every other exhibitor and attendee they pass. Few other giveaways provide this kind of in-event visibility for the distributing organization.
Environmental Message Alignment
Reusable branded bags send a positive environmental message that resonates strongly with today's consumers. By providing a quality reusable bag, you are helping your customers reduce single-use plastic bag consumption while keeping your brand visible every time they use it as an alternative. This environmental alignment creates a positive brand association that extends the promotional value of the bag beyond its physical utility.
We are a veteran owned print shop at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. We produce custom branded bags in a range of materials and printing methods for businesses, events, and organizations throughout Will County and the Chicagoland area.
Call us at (815) 349 8600 to discuss your custom tote or drawstring bag order — no minimums, multiple material options, and fast turnaround.
"Outstanding and excellent service. The quality is flawless. I will definitely be doing more business in the future."
— Chewy O.
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 Tote Bags
A Walking Billboard for Your Brand
Custom tote bags go everywhere your customers go — grocery stores, farmers markets, offices, and beyond. See how Top 5 Percent produces branded tote bags for 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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