Custom Apparel · Family Owned★ Kenosha, WI · Shipping Nationwide

We dress
The Brands
building
Something

Screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-film, and sublimation for the schools, teams, and businesses building something worth wearing.

Trusted by the people who lead their communities
AbbVieWaukegan SDKomatsuVillage of Round LakeIllinois Black Alliance+ More

— What we do —

What we
actually do.

01Screen Printing1 to 1,000+
Long-lasting
Vibrant, durable, built for runs. Our most-ordered method, used for everything from district spirit wear to corporate merch.
02EmbroideryPolos · Hats · Jackets
Premium finish
Logos and lettering stitched into the garment, not printed on top. The method that handles polos, hats, jackets, and uniforms.
03Direct to FilmFull color · No limits
No minimum
Photographic, full-color prints with no color limits and no minimum — on cotton, poly, blends, lights or darks. The modern method that replaced our vinyl line.
04SublimationFull color
Custom jerseys
Full-color, full-coverage printing for jerseys and performance gear. The method that makes designs look painted on, not stuck on.

— Who we serve —

Who we
dress.

A note from the shop

Built in
Kenosha.
Shipped Everywhere.

One shop. One family. One standard. The work that leaves our door looks like we made it for our own.

★ Kenosha, WI HQNational ShippingBilingual ServiceRush Capable

— Selected projects —

Recent work.

Red mesh tank top with the ImagineU logo printed vertically in black and white, reading “ImagineU — Sublimated & Custom Uniforms”.

Project

Sublimation · Corporate & Business

ImagineU Team Tank

Christian Life Eagles basketball uniform concept sheet showing home, away and alternate jersey and shorts designs in royal blue, black and white, with wordmark, number font and logo details.

Project

Sublimation · Schools & Districts

Christian Life Eagles Concepts

Gold and black sublimated duffel bag with a basketball crest reading “Development Is Hard”.

Project

Sublimation · Sports Teams

Development Is Hard Bag

Purple sublimated basketball jersey with a green and gold stripe, “Waukegan” across the chest above the number 1 and the Jams logo.

Project

Sublimation · Sports Teams

Waukegan Jams Jersey

Pink and black sublimated basketball jersey with sharp angular graphics, reading “Racine” and “Family” with the number 0.

Project

Sublimation · Sports Teams

Racine Family Jersey

White sublimated basketball jersey with navy and red trim, “Storm” above the number 30 in navy with a red outline.

Project

Sublimation · Sports Teams

Storm Basketball Jersey

Family
Owned ·
Made Right

Our story

A family shop
that refused
to close.

ImagineU started with a conviction, not a business plan: no kid should sit out because of the cost of a shirt. Michael Gonzalez began printing apparel for the youth programs and underprivileged students around him — the teams, clubs, and classrooms doing real work on thin budgets, where a uniform is the line between belonging and watching from the bleachers. He wasn't chasing a market. He was solving a problem he couldn't walk past. People noticed, and they kept asking, and the asking never stopped.

Twenty-four years later, that's still the whole idea. The shop grew slowly — one order, one program, one family at a time — and Michael earned his reputation the long way: by picking up the phone, by quoting honestly, by finding the price that lets someone who needs a break actually catch one. Customers don't stay because of a sales pitch. They stay because the care is real, in the quality of what comes off the press and in the way they get treated while it does. That part hasn't changed since day one, and it isn't going to.

— The Imagine U Family · Kenosha, WI

— Start to finish —

How it works.

01Talk to usCall, message, or fill the form. Tell us what you need — quantity, deadline, vibe. We'll come back with a quote and direction.Same day
02Mockup & approveWe send a digital mockup. You request changes. We send a revised mockup. Repeat until it's right.24–48 hours
03We printProduction runs in our Kenosha shop. Quality-checked piece by piece before it's packed.5–10 days
04It landsPickup in Kenosha or shipped to your door anywhere in the US.1–3 day shipping

— From the journal —

Ink on paper.

Read the blog
GuidesSide-by-side: a DTF print next to a screen print, raked light to show texture

Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read

DTF vs. screen printing: how to choose

A plain-English breakdown of direct-to-film vs. screen printing — cost, color, durability, minimums, and which method fits your order.

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Direct to FilmA stack of 14 full-color DTF shirts, folded on the press table

May 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Why DTF changed the game for small runs

No screens, no minimums, no color limits. Why direct-to-film makes small full-color custom apparel orders finally make sense.

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GuidesA laptop showing a vector logo next to a printed proof on a tee

May 14, 2026 · 2 min read

How to prep artwork for the best print

Resolution, file types, color, and the five mistakes that slow a quote. A plain-English guide to handing off print-ready artwork.

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— In their words —

What they say.

Amazing pricing for 12 items and beautiful colors for our custom back design. Finally found my dedicated apparel maker, recommend for any apparel and trophy needs.
Izaac Lopez
Founder · Spark N Code
Imagine u is awesome to work with. They have exceptional quality and great turnaround. I highly recommend them for all of your custom apparel.
Jon Palmen
They did a great job on my one off custom embroidery job. They ensured we had the right design and quickly produced a high quality product at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.
Hugh Graham
This place is absolutely amazing such wonderful service and does great work. Communication skill is amazing with fair prices. Great for business and team
Sunny
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Let's make
something.