Big Frog of Shorewood

1141 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood, IL 60404

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What Are Your Printing Capabilities?

You need to kiss a lot of frogs to find these prints! *Please check with the Big Frog store nearest you for their individual printing capabilities!

DIRECT-TO-GARMENT (DTG) PRINTING

Uses an all-digital process to inkjet print onto a garment or merchandise.

Benefits:

  • Printing can be done fast—usually in 24 hours
  • Images can be high resolution and full color
  • Water-based ink is Eco-friendly
  • Printing feels soft to the touch

DIRECT-TO-GARMENT (DTG) PRINTING WITH WHITE

Prints a white layer as a “primer” on darker garments, then adds colored inks on top of the primer.

Benefits:

  • Images can be high resolution and full color
  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Works best with 100% cotton products
  • Provides excellent color saturation

SCREEN PRINTING

Uses a series of screens to force ink through fibers in order to create a design. Multiple layers of screen printing are used to achieve designs with numerous colors.

Benefits:

  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Provides excellent color saturation
  • Has a great arty, vintage look
  • Compatible with most fabric materials

ULTRA PRINTS

Almost identical to screen printing with inks applied onto specialty paper. The inks are transferred from the paper to the garment using pressurized heat.

Benefits:

  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Provides excellent color saturation
  • Specialty paper can be used for another printing order of the same design at a later time

VINYL APPLICATION

Uses vinyl cut into a pattern or design that is applied to a garment using pressurized heat.

Benefits:

  • Exceptionally durable, often used for sport uniforms
  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Provides excellent color saturation
  • Can be used on cotton, cotton blends, and some synthetic materials

DYE SUBLIMATION

Used on 100% polyester garments using heat-sensitive ink applied under high temperatures.

Benefits:

  • Images can be high resolution and full color
  • Water-based ink is Eco-friendly
  • Extremely durable decoration
  • Printing feels soft to the touch
  • Great for synthetic fabrics

EMBROIDERY

Uses decorative stitching to create a raised design with threads of different types and colors.

Benefits:

  • Works with most garment colors, including dark colors like black and navy blue
  • Can be used on cotton, cotton blends, and synthetic materials
  • Provides excellent color saturation
  • A great choice for businesses or someone wanting a professional look

What Is Included In The Quoted Price Of My DTG T-Shirt?

Your quoted price includes a t-shirt (or product) of your color, size, style, a design for the shirt with as many colors as you want in it, the printing of the shirt on one side and a sincere thank you. If you would like a second print on that same shirt, there is an additional charge. Please contact your local Big Frog store for any promotions, specials or to get a personalized quote. We reserve the right to change prices at any time.

What Is The Minimum Order?

With our printing technologies you can order as few as ONE custom item and as many as 100,000.

Do You Offer Volume Discounts?

Absolutely, we have volume discounts starting at just 10 items. You can even mix and match most items. It doesn’t have to be the same style or color!

How Quickly Can I Get My Order?

If you choose a style, color and size that we have in stock, and a DTG or vinyl decoration, your shirts will go into our printing queue and you may have them in 24 hours. If we need to order your shirts or use a special decorating technique, then it may take 2 to 10 days to complete the order. Be sure to let us know your deadline so we can provide your order in a timely manner. If you have a rush order, please contact your local store for more information on a delivery schedule.

Can I Order Another Shirt With The Same Design Later?

Absolutely, we keep customer files indefinitely. When you call to get your design reprinted, be sure to give us your full name and a brief description of your original graphic. This will allow us to find it and print it for you immediately.

Can I Bring My Own Shirts To Be Printed?

Each locally owned store determines their policy on customer garments. If your local store will print on your garments, keep in mind that we typically print on cotton and cotton blends (with a blend of 50/50 mix being preferable). We also print on 100% polyester items however the wash fastness cannot be guaranteed. We recommend choosing from our catalog of 1,000s of garments instead so we can guarantee your print quality.

What Does The Free Design/Artwork Include?

Big Frog prides itself on creating a t-shirt design that you will love. Our designers can take your photos, your logo, fonts and clip art and make a unique design just for you. Because our design services are free, we try to keep design times to 15 minutes. This allows us to keep pricing reasonable for our customers.

Whose Property Is The Artwork That Is Generated?

All artwork created by you for your order remains your property and will be maintained at our store for our exclusive usage in executing your orders. Any artwork that Big Frog generates on your behalf remains the property of Big Frog. Please, enquire regarding policies of transferring artwork ownership to yourself or company.

What Forms Of Payment Do You Accept?

Accepted payment types depend on individual store owners. However, most Big Frog stores accept Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express. Some stores also accept Money Orders and personal checks. If your local store does accept personal checks and your check is returned, there is a $35 fee. If you prefer to use Paypal for your transactions, we will be happy to send you a Paypal invoice.

How Can I Become A Reseller?

Start by contacting your local store for more information. Each independently owned and operated Big Frog has different policies and pricing for resellers. Applications and proof of a reseller’s certificate may be necessary.

Copyrights/Trademarks

Big Frog will not infringe on trademarked or copyrighted artwork. If you bring artwork or logos to us, you must warrant that the subject matter to be printed is not copyrighted by a third party. You also recognize that subject matter does not have to bear a copyright notice in order to be protected by copyright law, absence of such notice does not necessarily assure a right to reproduce. You further warrant that no copyright notice has been removed from any material used in preparing the subject matter for reproduction to support these warranties, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless for all liability, damages and attorney fees that may be incurred in any legal action connected with copyright infringement involving the work produced or provided. If your order has copyrighted materials, you must provide written authorization documentation.

Personal Or Economic Rights

You also warrant that the work does not contain anything that is libelous, scandalous or anything that threatens anyone’s right to privacy or other personal or economic rights. You will, at your sole expense, promptly and thoroughly defend Big Frog in all legal actions on these grounds as long as Big Frog: a) promptly notifies you of a legal action; b) gives you reasonable time to undertake and conduct a defense. Big Frog reserves the right to use its discretion in refusing to print anything we deem illegal, libelous, scandalous, improper or infringing upon copyright law.

What Our Customers Say

The quality of the clothing, the resolution of the logos they created for our organization. Job was completed way before deadline. Exceptional customer service and friendly atmosphere. Employees are very knowledgeable and skilled. Competitive pricing.
By Dawn Vlaicevic
Will definitely recommend and purchase again from them.
By Michele Miller
Excellent customer service. Bull Frog provided a quality customized product quickly and professionally.
By Wayne Gawlik
Great job on the t-shirts
By Martel Warden
Great service!
By Kendra Vasquez
Shirts were done the way that I wanted them done and was ready on the date that was promised
By Anthony Ciscato
Excellent customer service,price and quality, thanks
By Debora Salcedo
Great quality, service and turnaround time!
By Michelle Kurschner
Great communication, timely service, quality work and product
By Lakisha Hayes
The service is exceptional and the turnaround time is quick! The team is phenomenal and the products always wear well and look great!
By Christopher Benigno
I had a hand full of shirts designed for a girls HS track relay that I've been coaching to encourage them. The design concept I shared was readily worked up and I had my order processed promptly. I did not have an abundance of time as the shirts were a gift ahead of a significant qualifying meet.
By Paul West
Such a smooth and easy experience. When a product I liked was out of stock (nationwide) they found an even better item for me. Turnaround time was next to nothing and our end result was perfect!
By Holly Scordo
I can’t say enough great things about Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and the incredible way they show up for our community! Their support of the Plainfield School District 202 Incubatoredu program is a perfect example of what local business partnership should look like. When our student team, #SmokeWatch, needed custom t-shirts for their pitch, Big Frog stepped up in a BIG way...delivering high-quality shirts that not only looked amazing but gave these young entrepreneurs an added sense of confidence and professionalism on one of the biggest stages of their journey. What stood out most wasn’t just the product (which was top-notch), but the heart behind it. They understand the importance of investing in the next generation, and they backed it up with action. If you’re looking for custom apparel done right...with speed, quality, and a true commitment to community...Big Frog Shorewood is the place to go. Proud to support a business that so clearly supports others!
By Joseph LaGiglia
Fast turnaround, shirts were affordable and looked amazing! THANK YOU for making our Polar Police Pirate theme work out for the Special Olympics Illinois Polar Plunge!
By Heidi Outlaw
The staff was amazing and got my order done in great time.
By michael shadle
I worked with Erin she is very professional and knowledgeable giving.me suggestions.
By Albert Tulo III
Knowledgeable staff ( helped me pick the perfect material for its purpose) as to the purpose! I had a custom sleeveless gym shirt made with company logo and a qr code direct to my website. Shirt arrived quickly and looked just like the mock up. QR code worked perfectly. All in all I'm a happy with my decision to come to Big Frog
By Eric Pierce
Very easy to work with. They even shipped my shirts to an alternate address when it was apparent that supply chain issues were going to delay the order. They are my go-to shirt printer since my first order many years ago.
By Jeffrey Martin
I had a last second request to print over 15 shirts. And the frog hopped right on it. Every shirt was printed with excellence. I 1000% recommend this company. it was for my daughter‘s gender reveal, and yes, it’s a boy!
By Ingrid Grant
Great people to do business with. I found them to be very helpful. The product they delivered to me was first rate. I highly recommend them.
By Elwin Champ
It was great working with everyone. I was impressed with the quick turnaround and the quality of the product. I’ll definitely be using your services again soon. Thank you! 😊
By michael alexander
Forgive me—I’m terrible with names—but every time I’ve visited, the experience has been top-notch. The entire team is helpful, creative, and always delivers. I’ve walked in with just a basic idea, and they’ve brought it to life every single time. Highly recommended!
By Darius Young
Big frog Sherwood help me out with a really fast order of T-shirts that no one else seemed to wanna do. The staff was delightful and efficient. The T-shirts were perfect thank you Sherwood team.
By liza ott
The team is easy to work with and will do what it takes to ensure you get what you need and want. They helped me with picking out the right colored shirt that would complement my logo. Turnaround time was fast. I love the shirt I got and will be back to order more from Gail and her team.
By Shannon Sarmiento
Reasonable prices,quick turnaround. Friendly service.
By Michael Putignano
I just needed my granddaughter’s name embroidered on a blanket my son had when he was young. After two other places closer to work declined, I ended up at Big Frog. Their friendly, knowledgeable staff said yes right away. The quality of the work and turnaround time was great and the price was reasonable. I would definitely do business with them again.
By Shari Cerney
We had a last minute request and the Big Frog Team came through to make us look good! Thanks for your fast friendly service.
By Becki Hackett
Stopped by to get my daughter first day of 5th grade shirt made. My daughter had an idea of what she wanted we emailed it to the store they put their expertise on it and my daughter loved it. Even back back a few weeks later to do 2 more shirts for her birthday and those were awesome.
By Keith Dismukes
Excellent treatment
By Gazi Mashal
Great customer service as always. Gail goes out of her way to make sure you're satisfied with their work! Genuine sign of a caring buisness owner. Always impressed, always happy that I used Big Frog for our latest T-Shirt, Banner, Tablecloth, or Embroidered Scrubs! Even had my scrubs available in under a week so I could wear them at our 10-year anniversary celebration at 4Sight iCare. Couldn't thank the people at Big Frog Shorewood more. They are simply the BEST at what they do.
By Mark Burke
These guys did an absolute fantastic job heat pressing letters and numbers on the back of a jersey for me. As I learned while in the store, this is just one of the many talents they have. Reasonable prices + great work = HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
By T.C. H.
Great service, great product and easy to work with!
By Christopher Benigno
Customer service was excellent, order placement was convenient, and our school shirts were just what we were looking for.
By Judy Epling
Great people, attention to detail, excellent quality, and service that can't be beat.
By randyg syring
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