Veteran Owned • Serving DeKalb, IL
Custom Signs & Apparel in DeKalb, IL
Top 5 Percent is a veteran-owned custom signage and apparel shop serving DeKalb, IL and the surrounding communities. Same day service available on most orders.
LOCAL EXPERTISE
Serving DeKalb, IL Since 2017
DeKalb is a unique center of academic prestige and high-volume logistics, and Top 5 Percent, LLC provides the custom apparel that powers its dual economy. From the global recognition of Northern Illinois University to the massive distribution centers along the I-88 corridor, we offer elite DTF transfers and professional corporate wear. Our veteran-owned team brings military precision to every embroidered uniform and team hoodie, ensuring your brand represents the "Top 5%" in DeKalb County. We help you answer: "What do you represent?" with gear built for both scholarly and industrious success.
The community identity of DeKalb is rooted in its agricultural history and its thriving university culture, highlighted by events like Corn Fest. We provide high-quality spirit wear for local teams and NIU organizations with "no minimum" ordering, making it easy for small DeKalb groups and students to look their best. As noted by our clients, Ezra and the team are "top notch" in communication, taking creative ideas and producing an "eye-catching and beautiful" product. Whether for a campus club or a community festival, we deliver the precision and care that makes a lasting impression.
Visibility That Works for DeKalb Businesses
Visibility is essential for DeKalb's diverse small business base and logistics firms. We offer durable vehicle decals, window graphics, and car magnets that help local entrepreneurs stand out on busy streets like Lincoln Highway and Annie Glidden Road. Our signage is "second to none" in quality, as described by satisfied customer Reggie H., and built to last through high-activity environments. We turn your work vehicles into assets that reinforcement your professional brand authority throughout the 60115 zip code, helping you build your brand recognition across the region.
Veteran-Owned, DeKalb-Focused
Top 5 Percent, LLC is proud to support the diverse and growing population of DeKalb. As a Black-owned and veteran-operated hub, we offer a 10% discount to all veterans and first responders and are active supporters of local community initiatives. Whether you need promotional items for a business expansion or personalized gear for a university milestone, we offer the "wow factor" and "super quick" service from our nearby hub. trust us to deliver results that represent the best of DeKalb's academic and logistics axis.
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 Signage & Apparel in DeKalb 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
LOCAL FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions — DeKalb, IL
Yes, we provide professional spirit wear and embroidered apparel for campus clubs, departments, and collegiate groups.
Absolutely. We provide regulation-compliant, high-quality DOT stickers and vinyl lettering for commercial fleets in DeKalb.
Most custom apparel and signage orders are completed within 24-48 hours for fast shipping or local pickup.
DeKalb is approximately 50 miles from our Joliet studio via I-88, about a 55-minute drive. We ship quickly so DeKalb organizations get their gear on time.
We serve the 60115 zip code throughout DeKalb County, shipping custom apparel and signage to NIU organizations, logistics firms, and local businesses.
Absolutely. We produce club shirts, embroidered department polos, and event gear for Northern Illinois University organizations with no minimums and fast turnaround.
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Our Service Area
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.
We proudly serve the highlighted areas and surrounding communities