CUSTOMER GUIDELINES FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN SUBMISSION  

FILE DELIVERY 

We accept files sent by email. When sending vector files, please attach a preview file in a 1:1 scale, 72 dpi (file extensions such as .jpg, .png, etc.)." 

Details about selected decoration methods. 

Please select the form of decoration you are interested in to learn the details of file preparation: 

SCREEN PRINTING 

• Acceptable image file formats 
• Vector graphics: 
• Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .eps, .svg, .ai) - recommended 
• Adobe PDF Document (.pdf) 
• File parameters: scale 1:1, all fonts converted to curves. 
• Bitmap graphics (raster graphics - in the case of color separation): 
• Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .eps, .svg, .ai) - recommended 
• TIFF Image (.tiff) 
• File parameters: minimum resolution 300dpi, scale 1:1. For files saved as one-color bitmaps, the minimum resolution is 600 dpi. 
• Size of decoration elements: 
• minimum font height in 10 points (2.6 mm in height), 
• the smallest element is a point with a diameter of 1 mm, 
• print on dark and colorful items - minimum light in lettering 1 mm, 
• minimum line thickness - 0.4 mm, 
• trademarks - ™ ® © - minimum 4 mm tall.

Additional guidelines for screen printing 

For each project, we recommend providing a printout reflecting the colors of the graphics. For patterns containing raster graphics, it is helpful if you send us a digital proof. If your pattern has spot colors, please save them in the Pantone color system (PMS - Pantone Matching System). This will allow you to obtain the desired color. 

Pattern dimensions 

Please prepare designs in a 1:1 scale, i.e. in the size in which you want to print your design. If you are not sure which dimensions will be best or possible, our Customer Service Department will be happy to help you make a decision. 

Generally, designs placed centrally on the front or back of the T-shirt range from a maximum width of 25 to 35 cm and a height of up to 50 cm. The prints on the left or right side of the chest should be in the range of 6-12 cm, the prints on the sleeve in the range of 5-10 cm. The selection of sizes is often a matter of taste and the properties of a specific product, so please do not take these suggestions as strict guidelines. On standard promotional clothing, we are able to print a pattern with a maximum width of 40 cm and a maximum height of 50 cm. 

Additional notes: 

If the pattern contains white elements, an additional pdf preview with a gray background should be sent to confirm the correctness of the graphics. 

COMPUTER EMBROIDERY 

• Acceptable image file formats 
• Vector graphics: 
• Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .eps) - recommended 
• Adobe PDF Document (.pdf) 
• File parameters: scale 1:1, all fonts converted to curves. 
• Additional guidelines for embroidery 
• The minimum height of the embroidered letters is 4 - 6 mm (depends on the assortment and typeface). Please also save the colors in the Pantone color system (PMS - Pantone Matching System). When defining thread colors, 
  the Pantone to Madeira template converter will be helpful: https://shop.madeira.co.uk/?page=colorsearch 
• The maximum number of colors in one graphic - 15 
• Size of decoration elements: 
• minimum height of letters for fonts without serifs - 5 mm (e.g. Arial, Myriad), 
• minimum height of letters for fonts with serifs - 7 mm (e.g. Times New Roman, Century), 
• except for the following products: 
• knitted goods: winter hats, scarves, sweaters, fleeces - minimum letter height - 
• 7mm, 
• caps minimum height of letters without serifs - 6 mm, with serifs - 7 mm, 
• minimum line thickness - 1 mm, 
• trademarks - ™ ® © - minimum 4 mm in width. 

Pattern dimensions 

Please prepare patterns in a 1:1 scale, i.e. in the size in which you want to embroider your project. If you are not sure which dimensions will be best or possible, our Customer Service Department will be happy to help you make a decision. 

In general, designs placed centrally on the front or back of a standard T-shirt/Polo shirt may be a maximum size of 26x15cm or 22x17cm. Embroidery on the left or right side of the chest should not exceed the size of 10x7cm, embroidery on the sleeve 7x3cm. As for the approximate dimensions of the embroidery on caps: the maximum size on the front (width x height) is 10x4.5cm, on the back 7x3cm, on the sides 5x2cm. The selection of sizes is often a matter of taste and the properties of a specific product, so please do not take these suggestions as strict guidelines. 

Additional information: 

If the pattern contains white elements, an additional pdf preview with a gray background should be sent to confirm the correctness of the graphics. 

DIGITAL PRINTING (DTG) 

• Acceptable image file formats
• Bitmap (raster) graphics:
• Adobe Photoshop (.psd, .eps) - recommended 
• TIFF Image (.tiff) 
• File parameters: minimum resolution 300dpi, scale 1:1, CMYK color mode; for files saved as one-color bitmaps, the minimum resolution is 600 dpi. 
• Vector graphics: 
• Adobe Illustrator (.ai, .eps) - recommended 
• Adobe PDF Document (.pdf) 
• File parameters: scale 1:1, all fonts converted to curves. 
• Additional guidelines for DTG 
• DTG is a type of printing in the CMYK color palette, so Pantone colors will not be accurately reproduced. 
• Size of decoration elements: 
• minimum font height in 10 points (2.6 mm in height), 
• the smallest element is a point with a diameter of 1 mm, 
• print on dark and colorful items, minimum light in lettering 1 mm, 
• minimum line thickness - 0.4 mm, 
• trademarks - ™ ® © - minimum 4 mm in width. 

Pattern dimensions 

Please prepare designs in a 1:1 scale, i.e. in the size in which you want to print your design. If you are not sure which dimensions will be best or possible, our Customer Service Department will be happy to help you make a decision. 

Generally, the designs placed centrally on the front or back of the T-shirt range from a maximum width of 25 to 35 cm and a height of up to 40 cm. The prints on the left or right side of the chest should be in the range of 6-12 cm, the prints on the sleeve in the range of 5-10 cm. The selection of sizes is often a matter of taste and the properties of a specific product, so please do not take these suggestions as strict guidelines. On standard promotional clothing, we are able to print a pattern with a maximum width of 35 cm and a maximum height of 40 cm.

Additional information: 

If the pattern contains white elements, an additional pdf preview with a gray background should be sent to confirm the correctness of the graphics.