In order to ensure the highest quality prints, we require art files to meet the following guidelines:
- Graphics must be created and saved at a MINIMUM of 300 dpi.
- We prefer these VECTOR ARTWORK formats: .ai .pdf .eps
- We also accept these high-res RASTER ARTWORK formats: .pdf .psd .tif .jpg .png
We can check your file for its printability for free! We will tell you if the art is good or provide you with the reasons why it will not work for print. We offer graphic design services at $50/hour billed in half-hour blocks if you would rather have someone else do the work of getting your file up to par.
General art guidelines:
- Turn the background layer off or make the background transparent
- Leave the file UNFLATTENED
- Separate the layers
- Send the fonts as a separate attachment
- Create outlines on your type layers
- Turn off anti-aliasing when rasterizing any vector artwork
Recommended dimensions:
- The maximum printable area is 14” x 16”
- Full front: 10-12” wide
- Full back: 10-12” wide
- Front center: 4-8” wide
- Upper back: 6-8” wide
- Front left chest: 2-4” wide
- Lower back: 10-12” wide
- Short sleeve: 3” circle or square
- Long sleeve: 3 x 12”
Remember to consider the variation of the shirt sizes you will be ordering.
You can contact our graphics guru, David Benn, with questions.