LOCAL Chicago Imprinted Promotional Products Distributor
Custom Imprinted Promotional Products & Branded Merchandise
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Thousands of custom promotional products for businesses, organizations, and events
Choose from apparel, drinkware, bags, pens, office products, buttons, pins, technology items, giveaways, and more with custom printing, embroidery, engraving, and full-color imprinting.
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Minuteman Press Chicago supplies custom imprinted promotional products and branded merchandise for businesses, unions, political organizations, schools, nonprofits, associations, trade shows, conferences, employee programs, customer outreach, and special events.
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Promo Item Essentials
• Allow 2 - 4 weeks for the entire process for most promo items
• Simply put: USA Made costs more - be prepared to pay more
• There are items we aren't allowed to imprint a Union Bug on
• Time is of the essence - we cannot stress this enough
• All orders are prepay subject to production hold until payment is made
• Single color imprints are cheapest/fastest
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Send these details for pricing
• Product or product category
• Quantity
• In-hand date or event date
• Imprint colors and locations
• Apparel sizes when applicable
• Artwork status and number of versions
• Pickup, delivery, or shipping destination
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Popular promotional product categories
Choose from thousands of customizable promotional products for events, employee programs, customer gifts, campaigns, fundraisers, trade shows, and ongoing brand promotion.
Apparel and headwear
• T-shirts, polos, and sweatshirts
• Hoodies and outerwear
• Caps and hats
• Workwear and uniforms
• Screen printing and embroidery options
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Drinkware and reusable products
• Coffee mugs and travel mugs
• Tumblers and insulated cups
• Water bottles
• Stadium cups
• Full-color and spot-color imprint options
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Bags, totes, and event products
• Tote bags and shopping bags
• Drawstring bags and backpacks
• Laptop and travel bags
• Coolers and insulated bags
• Conference and event giveaways
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Pens, office products, and giveaways
• Pens and writing instruments
• Notebooks and journals
• Padfolios and desk accessories
• Buttons, pins, magnets, and keychains
• Technology products and small giveaways
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Promotional product printing and decoration
The appropriate imprint method depends on the product, material, artwork, quantity, number of colors, and intended use.
Screen printing
Screen printing is widely used for T-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, and other products requiring durable spot-color graphics.
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Embroidery
Embroidery is available for polos, jackets, hats, bags, uniforms, and other textile products requiring a stitched logo or design.
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Full-color printing
Full-color processes are available on many promotional products for multicolor logos, photographs, gradients, and detailed artwork.
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Engraving and specialty imprinting
Laser engraving, pad printing, dye sublimation, debossing, and other specialty decoration methods are available depending on the product.
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Artwork and imprint preparation
Clean artwork and complete imprint specifications help keep promotional product quoting, proofing, and production straightforward.
1) Select the promotional item
Choose a product from our online promotional products catalog or send the product category, quantity, budget, and intended use.
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2) Specify the imprint
Identify the imprint location, number of colors, decoration method if known, and any PMS or brand-color requirements.
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3) Supply the artwork
Vector AI, EPS, or PDF artwork is preferred for most imprint methods. PNG or JPG files can also be reviewed when vector artwork is unavailable.
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4) Review the product proof
Review the proof showing artwork placement, imprint size, colors, and product specifications before the order is released to production.
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How promotional product orders work
Send the complete specifications so the product, quantity, imprint, artwork, and delivery requirements can be quoted together.
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2) Send the specifications
Provide quantity, imprint location, colors, apparel sizes if applicable, in-hand date, and delivery destination.
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3) Submit the artwork
Supply finished artwork or send the available logo, text, colors, and design files for review with the selected product.
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4) Pick up or delivery?
Choose pickup at our Clybourn Avenue location, local delivery, or shipping to the specified destination.
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Promotional products FAQ
What kinds of promotional products are available?
Thousands of products are available, including apparel, drinkware, bags, pens, office products, buttons, pins, technology items, event giveaways, and branded merchandise. |
What artwork should I provide?
Vector AI, EPS, or PDF artwork is preferred for most imprint methods. Include any PMS colors, branding requirements, and requested imprint locations. |
Are union-printed promotional products available?
Union-printed options are available in selected product categories. Minuteman Press Chicago is affiliated with the Allied Printing Trades Council of Chicago, Label 600. The Union Bug is not available on all products. |
