Big Frog of Chicago North Shore

2541 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL 60015

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UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY WITH DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF) BY BIG FROG of Chicago North Shore

At Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Chicago North Shore, we’re excited to introduce you to the brilliance of direct-to-film printing (DTF). Unleash your imagination and create vibrant, full color designs in an unlimited array of colors, on any surface, at any time. Need a custom shirt fast? We’ve got you covered, even for dark-colored garments or accessories.

WHY CHOOSE DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF)?

  • Ideal for group or event shirts that call for fun and colorful branding.
  • Excellent for bold, high-contrast designs on dark-colored apparel.
  • Create beautiful designs that feel amazingly soft to the touch.
  • Can be applied to any garment blend including performance wear and trendy tri-blends.

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HOW DOES DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF) WORK?

At Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More, we are always on the forefront of new printing techniques and eco-conscious production processes. DTF printing creates high-quality, high-contrast, full-color images using water-based inks onto film. We then transfer the printed design to garments and accessories.

OUR MOST REQUESTED APPAREL & ACCESSORIES FOR DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF)

  • T-Shirts
  • Totes & Bags
  • Hoodies
  • Plus, Many More!

SEE HOW WE CREATE CUSTOM T-SHIRTS WITH DIRECT-TO-FILM (DTF) PRINTING

  • Shop Local: Visit our store to explore our apparel choices and decorating services like DTF printing, direct-to-garment printing (DTG), screen printing, and more.
  • Feel the Quality: Our “Big Frog Experience” lets you see and touch the garments so you can choose the best fabric and color to fit your needs.
  • Design with Us: Ready to get started? Design on your own or collaborate with our designers through a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll turn your creative ideas into stunning designs.

Why Direct-to-film? No minimums, no artwork/setup fees, free in-person design help, fast turnaround

REASONS TO CHOOSE DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF) 

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      Ideal for Large Volume Printing. Need only 10 shirts? Need 1000? DTF printing is perfect for small or large batches, offering flexibility in the number of shirts you can order. Ask us about volume discounts for the best value.

    • Vibrant Full-Color Brilliance. DTF printing brings a rainbow of high-detail colors to life. Ideal for group and event shirts, it delivers bright, bold, and vibrant designs with unmatched brilliance.
  • Fast Turnaround. DTF print orders typically can be completed in less than two weeks, depending on the size of the order. So, DTF is much faster than most screen-printing orders.
  • High-Resolution Images. Want to print a funny photo of your brother on a birthday shirt? DTF printing is an ideal option for printing full color images and designs in high detail and high resolution.
  • Clean & Green. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Chicago North Shore is committed to eco-friendly processes. Just like DTG printing, DTF printing is environmentally friendly and uses non-toxic, water-based ink for a clean and green approach.

MORE REASONS TO CHOOSE DIRECT-TO-FILM PRINTING (DTF)

  • Perfect for Dark Colors. DTF printing is an excellent choice for dark-colored apparel, allowing for the creation of bold, full color design and garment contrast.
  • Soft Feel. When you choose to decorate your custom apparel using DTF printing, you won’t be settling for anything less than a soft printed feel.
  • Hassel-Free Reordering. DTF printing uses specialty transfer sheets to decorate garments. We can save extra DTF sheets with your design for later use; this makes it easier to provide additional shirts later – just in case you forgot that one shirt for Uncle John.
  • Great for Onsite Printing at Events. DTF printing is a convenient solution for creating custom t-shirts and other decorated apparel at events, fundraisers, school functions, and other locations.

READY TO MAKE A STATEMENT WITH AN UNFORGETTABLE DESIGN?

Contact us at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Chicago North Shore today, and see how full color direct-to-film printing (DTF) can bring color, vibrance, and style to your wardrobe!

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    What Our Customers Say

    My shirt was ready to be picked up in less than an hour and I was very happy with the finished product. The workers were super nice and great to work with. 10/10 will be coming back!
    By Coleninjaplayz 1
    I used Big Frog CNS to have some custom hats made for a bachelor party. From as soon as I reached out, the communication was exceptional and the team painted a very clear picture of the entire process. I had never made custom apparel before, and the team heard my exact vision of what I wanted to create, helped with design, provided mock up options, and made everything so easy for me. They continually updated me through the order and the final result was even better than anticipated! I cannot recommend Big Frog enough, especially as a first timer. Thank you Big Frog- will definitely be using again!!
    By Lucas Hammond
    I’ve used Big Frog a few times now to personalize client gifts and corporate swag - laptop bags, carry all bags, water bottles, mugs, etc. They are responsive, fast, professional and reasonably priced. The items are always really cute and I will absolutely continue to use them!
    By Nora Casey
    Great custom shirt!!! Service was super fast. I would highly recommend. ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
    By Pat Twohig
    We enjoyed the staff here. Angela’s creativity was very helpful in designing a couple of t-shirts. Thank you!
    By Mellissa Klassen
    Ryan & his staff were great to work with designing a custom t-shirt! If you are in the area go check them out!!
    By Trenton Klassen
    These guys are awesome to work with! Were so collaborative and helpful and even made some adjustments last minute to make sure i had my polos on time. Can't recommend them more!
    By Scott Raileanu
    Had a rush order needed to print, on 15 t shirts and they got it done in a couple hours! Nicest crew ever - on top of that. High quality fabric also - the T shirt recipients Ioved them!
    By Kyle L.
    let me start by saying I don't believe in writing reviews good or bad, if I am paying for a service I expect the best and if I have an issue I deal directly with the vendor. Well I have met an exception to that rule. and that's BIG FROG CUSTOM T-SHIRTS in Bannockburn. After multiple calls to other shops that all had an outrageous minimum or insane set up fee I found BIG FROG, I spoke with Valeria first, super courteous and extremely helpful she answered all of my questions and let me know they could accommodate any size order from 1 to a hundred no problem. Then I got an email from Anthony letting me know he could help with the design if we needed any support I also spoke with him regarding the type's of shirts ( we were looking for a heavy weight larger sized shirt ) he sent me some options along with his recommendation's once again very helpful. finally got an email from the owner Ryan regarding pricing once again stellar interaction, I have done multiple shirts for Fire departments and hospitals and this by far been my best experience and the best quality finished product. We will definitely be using them again in the near future. If nothing else don't make the same mistake I did make BIG FROG your 1st call not your last. JEFF G
    By JEFF G
    A big shout out to Big Frog for the assist on some custom logo embroidered stocking caps! Start to finish, I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. They were patient and meticulous in getting the hat “just right”. We got exactly what we were looking for and equally important, it was just easy. The definitely should be your first call.
    By Matt Mitchell
    After going through multiple online and in person stores for custom clothing I found this place and couldn’t be happier. Anthony helped me out, I love how they turned out and plan to place a larger order for the summer.
    By Matt Joseph
    My family and I recently worked with Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Chicago North Shore for swag for a large party. We worked closely with the entire team to design blankets as a party favor and custom t-shirts for the party hosts to wear. The team paid attention to every single detail and worked with us closely to ensure the order ended up exactly as we desired. We could not be happier with the swag items, t-shirts, and the customer service provided by everyone that works at the company including the graphic designer, customer service specialists, and the owner!
    By Brand Family
    Wonderful custom sweatshirts made by the team! I had a wonderful experience with a last minute project idea that I had for a girls trip and Big Frog delivered quality sweatshirts that everyone in my group loved.
    By Janice Kim
    Great experience working with these folks. I had a small order placed for screen printing tees and they were great to communicate via email and in person. Look forward to working with them again. Thank you!
    By e
    I came in last minute to have a t-shirt made for my daughter, which I needed by the next morning. Anthony was so nice and accommodating. He took the design and was able to have it ready in a couple of hours. My daughter loves the shirt!
    By Kelley Deutsch
    Love the new uniforms!!! Ryan and his team did great!
    By Ryan Mentkowski
    Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More created The BEST family cruise water shirts for 10 of us! Working with them through email since I’m out of state was so easy. The friendliest of customer service and very professional the entire time. They kept me informed throughout the whole process. Can’t wait to work with them again.
    By Maria Cocciolone
    I got some custom shirts of my band done there and I could not be happier. The quality of the printing, the shirt itself, and the design from their shop was all perfectly done. They are so nice and a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely be long term customers!
    By Paul Borovay
    Great experience with Ryan and his team! Our new uniforms are affordable and locally sourced from the area (& awesome sublimation per our suggested design) thanks!!!
    By Ryan Mentkowski
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