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General
We take pride in our imprinting quality and ability to vividly produce your design on our products. To accomplish this we pay particular attention to the quality of artwork we receive. The following specifications detail our requirements in providing you exceptional imprinting of your logo. Artwork not meeting these standards may incur additional costs and time.
Questions About Your Art?
When placing your order, you will have the opportunity to upload a copy of your art using the "Art Upload" feature, provided for each product. You can also submit any comments pertaining to your order. We will review your artwork and make recommendations for achieving the best imprint possible, generally within 24 hours.
Vector - Digital Art:
For best results, we prefer VECTOR ART for screen printed products created in Adobe Illustrator (PC Format). Vector images are created in a drawing program and consist of shapes based on mathematics. These graphics contain clear, smooth lines that retain their sharpness and proportions when edited. For full color imprinting, please submit either Vector artwork or a High Resolution Jpeg image. Artwork can also be sent by mail on a CD.
Important Note: A scanned image (e.g. .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .tiff, .psd, .pdf) or art created in a photo/paint program is not vector art, and will not meet our art requirements.
Mechanical Art:
Mechanical art is also acceptable, camera-ready and is the size to be printed; is crisp black and white; requires no touch-up.
Art Charges:
To assist you with achieving the best possible imprint, we are pleased to offer one half hour of creative artwork services at no charge. The work will be limited to making cleaning up the artwork you have provided and not creating artwork. If necessary, additional art services are billed at $56.00 per hour with a minimum charge of $28.00.
Proofs:
For actual pre-production proofs, the charge is $80.00, plus applicable plate charges. Pre-production proofs for Color are $175.00. Virtual samples are available for $28.00, per bag style, per imprint. Orders accompanied by a hard copy provided by the owner or artwork that has been approved (PDF of artwork) will not be proofed unless requested, proof rates will apply.
Accepted Programs and Formats:
For best results, please submit VECTOR ART
- Preferred Program Adobe Illustrator - All versions. Convert text to outlines.
- Accepted Programs Corel Draw - 11.0. Export files as .ai Convert text to curves.
- Quark
- Fonts - Type 2 fonts for PC. Be sure to send both screen and printer fonts. PC fonts need to be converted to paths, curves, or outlines.
Multiple Color Designs:
For best results, artwork must be pre-approved by for printability.
Digital art must be vector art. Mechanical art must be provided as a black and white composite, with colors indicated.
- Ink imprinting. Colors must be separated by at least 1⁄2" to allow for color movement. Please note that some color movement will still occur. Multi-color imprinting is not available on some bags. Multi-color imprinting is not available on some bags. Minimum requirements for fonts are 10 pt. and 1 pt. lines.
- Foil Imprinting. Colors must be separated by at least 1⁄8" to allow for color movement. Please note that some color movement will still occur. Designs with tighter registration must be pre-approved. Multi-color imprinting is not available on some bags. Minimum requirements for fonts are 10 pt. and 1 pt. lines.
- Screen Imprinting. Color registration requirements exist and must be pre-approved. Please note that some color movement will still occur. Minimum requirements for fonts are 16 pt. and 2 pt. lines.
- Color Print Technology. Color Print is ideal for designs requiring close registration on our non-woven bags. Please submit artwork in CMYK color. For best results, some minor adjustments may be required and you will be contacted for approval prior to any changes. Minimum requirements for fonts are 16 pt. and 2 pt. lines.
Halftones (Photos or Photographic Images):
For best results, artwork consisting of halftones must be pre-approved. Such designs must be printed at 30 lines per inch at a 45 degree angle, with tint percentages not lower than 20% nor greater than 60%.
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