Printing Submission Guidelines
Platform: PC or MAC
Acceptable File Types: Preferred Format:
PDF
Other Formats: Adobe Illustrator (.AI), Adobe Photoshop
(.PSD), PDF, EPS, TIFF, Uncompressed JPEG.
Color Mode: CMYK
Additional:
o All images need to be
300 dpi or higher at size (100%)
o All fonts must
be included or saved as curves/outlines
o Bleed Margin needs to be 1/8" larger than trim
size on all sides
o Text must be at least 1/8th inch inside of the cut
line on all sides
o Borders must be at least 1/4th inch
o Flatten all layers
o If using a black background we suggest using a 4 color
black, this will prevent your black from looking washed
out. We suggest 60C, 40M, 40Y, 100K
Template Guide:
o " Files MUST be
at least 300 dpi and in CMYK color mode
o " Files
MUST have a 1/8" bleed margin on all cropped edges
o " Text MUST be at lease 1/8" in from the
cropped edge
Screen Printing Submission
Guidelines
Platform: PC or MAC
Acceptable File Types: Preferred Format:
EPS
Other Formats: Adobe Illustrator (.AI), Adobe Photoshop
(.PSD), PDF, EPS, TIFF, Uncompressed JPEG.
Color Mode: RGB
Additional:
o All images need to be
300 dpi or higher at size (100%)
o Submit either your proposed width or height, as artwork
remains in proportion when enlarged or reduced
o All fonts must be included or saved as curves/outlines
o All PANTONE colors must be specified. A color copy
of the artwork is extremely
helpful for matching purposes
o Please label your artwork with your NAME, PLACEMENT
(front, back, left chest, sleeve, etc) and COLORS
Screen Printing Submission
Details
o How large should my
logo be? There are no set standards. This is art
and it is all very subjective. We recommend that you
print your image onto paper in a number of different
sizes. For example, print your image at 6", 8"
and 10" wide. Place the images one at a time in
the location on your garment where you want it to print.
Use a live body rather than laying it flat on a table,
so you'll see how the shirt looks as someone wears it.
o We do not accept
files created in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or
Microsoft PowerPoint as print ready artwork and will
need design services. Mainly because we are not able
to create separations from any files created with these
programs.
o When placing images
created in Photoshop into Adobe Illustrator do not enlarge
the placed image. Resizing the image changes it's resolution.
Eventhough the original Photoshop file is 300dpi, if
you enlarge it 300% in Illustrator the resolution becomes
100dpi.
o Images created for the
internet are generally unacceptable as image resolution
is generally too low (72dpi) to correctly reproduce
the image on a t-shirt.
o Please consider the
color of your selected garment when submitting artwork.
For your own reference place your artwork on a background
color of your selected garment color. Artwork is separated
differently for different color garments.
If you have any other questions email art department
or call at 949.297.3930. Also inquire about our design
services.
