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Merch Design + Production
Garment planning, creative direction, production, and delivery in one place.
Explore Our Services Chicago merch studio
Custom merch.
Made to move.
Screen printing, embroidery, DTF, and full-service apparel production for artists, brands, teams, and businesses that want their merch done right.
- Project-specific guidance
- Production reviewed before approval
- In-house quality
PREMIUMAPPARELDECORATOR
SCREEN PRINTING✦EMBROIDERY✦DTF✦MERCH DESIGN✦FULFILLMENT✦CHICAGO MADE
What we make
From a rough idea to a finished run.
Choose the production method that fits your artwork, quantity, and budget—or let us help you figure it out.
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Screen Printing
Durable spot-color and multi-color apparel printing planned around the artwork, garment, quantity, and finish.
Tees · Hoodies · Uniforms · Merch02
Embroidery
Professional stitching for hats, jackets, polos, workwear, uniforms, and branded apparel.
Hats · Jackets · Polos · Workwear03
DTF Printing
Full-color heat-applied decoration for detailed artwork, shorter runs, names, numbers, and flexible order sizes.
Full color · Short runs · Detailed artwork04
Merch Design + Production
One production partner for garment planning, mockups, decoration, finishing, and delivery.
Concept · Sourcing · Production · DeliveryPrinted by CAOS Creates
Real work. Real printing.
From detailed multi-color graphics and large-format placements to clean brand merchandise, these are real pieces produced through our shop.
REAL PROJECTSREAL GARMENTSREAL PRODUCTIONPRINTED IN CHICAGO
ACTUAL CAOS WORKIllustrated Front GraphicMake something like this
ACTUAL CAOS WORKFine-Line Multi-Color DetailMake something like this
ACTUAL CAOS WORKLarge Orange Back GraphicMake something like this
ACTUAL CAOS WORKColor Graphic on WhiteMake something like this
ACTUAL CAOS WORKColor-Forward Oversized GraphicMake something like this
ACTUAL CAOS WORKScript Print DetailMake something like this
ACTUAL CAOS WORKDetailed Blue Back GraphicMake something like this
ACTUAL CAOS WORK / CLOSE-UP DETAILThe details matter
Good printing is more than getting an image onto a shirt.
Line weight, color, ink coverage, garment texture, placement, and scale all affect the finished piece. Close-up photography makes those production decisions visible.
See the full projectHow it works
A clear path from concept to delivery.
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Tell us the vision
Share your artwork, quantity, garment ideas, deadline, and budget. A rough sketch is enough to start.
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Approve the plan
We recommend the right print method, source blanks, prepare your mockup, and send a clear quote.
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We make it real
Once the artwork and payment are approved, production gets moving with quality checked at every step.
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Pickup or delivery
Collect locally in Chicago or ship your order. Fulfillment is available when every piece needs its own destination.
THE SHOP BEHIND THE PRINT
Built by a creative, for creatives
We understand the hustle because we're still in it.
CAOS Creates grew from back rooms, art studios, late-night print sessions, and the real work of building an independent brand. That experience shapes how we treat every client's vision—with care, honesty, and respect for the art.
Today, our Chicago studio helps artists, small businesses, teams, and street-forward brands turn strong ideas into quality apparel people want to keep wearing.
Good to know
Questions before you print?
Need something specific? Email us and we'll help you choose the right route.
caoscreatesart@gmail.com Browse every FAQWhat is your minimum order?
Minimums depend on the garment, decoration method, artwork, and project setup. Screen printing generally becomes more efficient as quantity increases, while DTF may fit shorter or highly detailed runs. Send the project details and we will confirm the practical minimum before quoting.
Do I need finished artwork?
No. Bring a production-ready file or just the idea. We offer merch design, mockups, artwork cleanup, and creative direction before production begins.
How fast is turnaround?
Turnaround depends on garment availability, artwork approval, quantity, print locations, finishing, and production complexity. Your schedule is confirmed after the complete project is reviewed; no date is guaranteed before that confirmation.
Can you ship my orders?
Yes. We offer domestic shipping, local pickup in Chicago, and fulfillment support for brands that need packing and distribution.
Ready when you are
Your next drop starts here.
Tell us what you're making. We'll help with the rest—from the first mockup to the final box.
Start your project YOU DREAM IT / WE PRINT IT