Veteran Owned • Joliet, IL
DTF Transfers Vibrant & Durable
Top 5 Percent prints direct-to-film transfers with vivid, full-color designs on any fabric. No minimums, same day service available. Perfect for custom shirts, hoodies, and anything that needs a sharp, durable print.
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 DTF Transfers Needs, Same Day
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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
"Excellent customer service! Really good quality DTF prints! Love that its local... Thank you Ezra!"
— Monica P.
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Full Color Transfers for Any Fabric
Direct-to-film (DTF) printing is one of the most versatile and accessible custom printing methods available today. A DTF transfer is a full-color printed film that is heat-pressed onto a garment, bonding permanently with the fabric fibers to create a vivid, durable print that works on cotton, polyester, blends, and virtually any fabric type. Unlike screen printing, which requires separate screens for each color, DTF printing handles full-color designs on any fabric with a single production step. It is also more versatile than dye sublimation, which only works on polyester fabrics and cannot print on cotton or blended materials.
DTF transfers are especially popular for low-quantity orders where the cost and setup time of screen printing is not justified. We can produce a single custom DTF transfer for the same quality as a production run of one hundred, which makes DTF the ideal solution for one-off custom shirts, samples, prototypes, and any situation where you need a small number of high-quality custom prints quickly. Same-day production is available for most DTF transfer orders placed before noon.
Top 5 Percent is a veteran-owned print shop in Joliet, Illinois, serving the greater Will and DuPage County area with premium DTF transfers and custom apparel printing. Call us at (815) 349-8600 to discuss your DTF project today.
The Right Solution for Small Runs and Samples
DTF transfers shine in situations where you need quality results without the minimums or setup time that other methods require. Whether you need five shirts for a team event or ten shirts for a small business promotion, our custom apparel shop in Joliet delivers consistent results at any quantity. The full-color printing process handles photographic images, complex gradients, and detailed artwork equally well, making it a top choice for anyone ordering spirit wear or promotional group shirts.
You can also purchase DTF transfers separately and apply them yourself using a heat press if you have one. We produce transfers in any size and quantity for businesses and individuals who do their own heat pressing. This is popular with small apparel businesses, school clubs, and organizations that maintain their own garment decorating equipment and need a reliable source of high-quality pre-printed transfers to apply in-house. This includes groups ordering reunion shirts and similar group apparel in smaller quantities.
We serve businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Joliet, Shorewood, Plainfield, Crest Hill, and all of Will and DuPage County with fast, high-quality DTF transfer printing. Call us at (815) 349-8600 or visit 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet to discuss your DTF transfer order today.
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Why DTF Transfers Are Changing the Way Custom Shirts Are Made
Direct-to-film printing has fundamentally changed the economics and accessibility of custom apparel production over the past several years. Before DTF became widely available, producing a single custom shirt or a small run of five to ten shirts required either the setup cost of screen printing or the limitations of direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, which requires pre-treatment of the garment and only works reliably on high-cotton fabrics. DTF eliminated both of these constraints, making high-quality full-color custom apparel available in any quantity on any fabric at an accessible price point. For all-over edge-to-edge coverage on polyester, compare to dye sublimation.
No Fabric Type Restrictions
One of DTF's most significant technical advantages over competing print methods is that it works effectively on virtually any fabric. Cotton, polyester, nylon, blends, synthetic athletic fabrics, canvas, denim, and even some leather-like materials all accept DTF transfers successfully. This universal compatibility makes DTF the go-to method when you have a mixed order of garments in different fabric types, or when you need to print on a specific material that other methods cannot handle effectively.
Full Color With No Color Count Restrictions
DTF printing has no color count limitations. Unlike screen printing, where each additional color requires a separate screen and increases setup costs, DTF treats all designs equally regardless of complexity. A design with fifty colors or photographic-quality gradients prints exactly the same way as a design with two colors, at the same cost. For all-over edge-to-edge prints on polyester, compare our dye sublimation service, which delivers seamless coverage on performance fabrics.
Durability That Holds Up in the Wash
When applied correctly with professional heat press equipment at the proper temperature and pressure, DTF transfers bond strongly with the fabric fibers and produce a print that holds up through regular laundering. Most properly applied DTF prints maintain their quality through fifty or more wash cycles, comparable to screen printing in everyday use conditions. We follow proper application protocols on every transfer we press to ensure maximum adhesion and print longevity on every garment. For a completely different texture and feel, see our embroidery, stitched directly into the fabric for a raised, permanent finish.
Same-Day Availability
We offer same-day DTF production for most orders placed before noon, which makes us the right resource when you need custom shirts or apparel on short notice. We have served clients throughout Joliet, Will and DuPage County who needed custom shirts for a same-day event, a last-minute gift, or an urgent business requirement, including rush reunion shirt orders that needed to be ready the same day. If you have a tight deadline, call us first thing and we will tell you exactly what is achievable given your timeline and quantity.
We are a veteran owned print shop at 121 Springfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois, part of our full custom apparel shop serving businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout Will and DuPage County and the Chicagoland area. We produce DTF transfers with no minimum orders and fast turnaround, and we pair every order with our logo design team if you need artwork built before production.
Call us at (815) 349-8600 to discuss your DTF project today, same-day production available, all fabric types accepted, no minimums. We can also combine DTF shirts with matching custom banners for a complete event package.
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"Top 5 Percent came through in a clutch. I had a rush DTF order and needed the print ASAP and Ezra took care of me. Everything here was top tier: the service, the print and the establishment. They definitely have my business!"
— Brittney P.
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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DTF Transfer Printing
Full-Color Prints on Any Fabric
Direct-to-film transfers deliver vibrant, durable prints on virtually any garment. See how Top 5 Percent uses DTF technology to produce detailed, full-color custom transfers in Joliet, IL.
DTF Transfers in Joliet, IL
DTF Transfer FAQs
DTF printing produces a full-color film transfer that is heat-pressed onto fabric. It works on virtually any material including cotton, polyester, blends, and nylon, and produces vibrant, flexible prints with excellent durability.
No. We have no minimum order for DTF transfers. You can order a single transfer or hundreds at any quantity that fits your project.
With proper care, DTF prints last as long as the garment. Wash inside out on cold and tumble dry on low to maximize print life.
DTF transfers work on cotton, polyester, poly-cotton blends, nylon, and most other fabrics. They also work on hats, bags, and other textile accessories.
DTF prints full-color photographic designs directly from a digital file with no screens, no setup fees, and no minimums. Screen printing uses stenciled layers of ink and is more cost-effective at high volumes for simpler designs.
Many DTF transfer orders are ready same day. Call us at (815) 349-8600 to confirm turnaround for your specific order.
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What Our Customers Say
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"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!"
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Premium Custom Signage & Apparel Across Joliet, Chicago & Surrounding Areas
Veteran-owned since 2015, Top 5 Percent proudly serves Joliet, Aurora, Bloomington, Bolingbrook, Bonnie Brae, Bourbonnais, Channahon, Chicago, Crest Hill, DeKalb, Downers Grove, Elgin, Elwood, Evanston, Fairmont, Frankfort, Homer Glen, Kankakee, Lockport, Lockport Heights, Logan Square, Mokena, Morris, Naperville, New Lenox, Oak Brook, Orland Park, Oswego, Ottawa, Peoria, Plainfield, Preston Heights, Ridgewood, Rockdale, Rockford, Romeoville, Schaumburg, Shorewood, St. Charles, Tinley Park, Yorkville, and the greater Chicagoland area. Friendly, reliable service.
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