Master Printer. Graphic Designer...

Hi.  My name is John Opiola. 

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John Opiola – Founder, Supertight Print Club

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John Opiola’s creative journey began in the late ‘90s, cutting his teeth on computer graphic design as a high schooler in 1998. By his early 20s, he was an armature designer for underground party and event flyers, sharpening his eye for comically psychedelic, impactful visuals.

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The leap into screen printing came in the winter of 2010—starting humbly in his kitchen. In 2011, he committed fully, aiming to elevate his trunk-sold clothing brand, KRLXNST (pronounced KRL-X -NASTY). To build real skill, he planted himself inside a local print shop, learning the process from the ground up.

 

By 2015, John had earned Master Printer status and led production floors at several high-volume shops across Illinois. But his vision stretched further.

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Around 2017, he carved out his own private art studio in the basement of a funeral home—printing personal art during off-hours. Word got out. The eerie location sparked curiosity, and soon the basement shop was buzzing with print requests from businesses, parties and streetwear brands. KRLXNST took a back seat as the demand for custom work exploded.

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In 2018, he began operating under the name Crow and Bier, officially stepping into full-time garment printing and design consulting from his DIY studio.

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By May 2022, John outgrew the funeral home and needed more space for activities.   Out of respect for the original name and location—and with a clearer vision for what’s next—John rebranded as Supertight Print Club: A one-man print powerhouse built on quality, craftsmanship, top-tier gear, and a no-bullshit drive to be one of the sickest shops in the Midwest.

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Supertight isn’t just a commercial print shop—it’s the result of decades of grind, lessons earned the hard way, and an obsession with art and traditional screen printing.

Today, it’s a launchpad for collabs with all kinds of creatives who are unapologetic to make awesome shit.

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"We’re not just here to crank orders to pay bills.  Im trying to do something and be heavily regarded in the print community organically. My shop is a safehouse for artists who know the real magic happens when you push limits and build bold ideas together. Supertight has evolved into a brand people are proud to rep...And I’m not slowing down.  Get this beast is off the leash...lets see what happens."

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​xo 

johnny

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