Artwork Requirements

Screen printing artwork

Best way

• An Adobe Illustrator file (.ai) scaled to the desired print size
• Expand all fonts and strokes into shapes before sending. There's a good chance we don't have the same typefaces in our system as you do, and expanding all fonts avoids any issues
• Other supported vector formats: .eps, .pdf, .svg

Second best

• An Adobe Photoshop file (.psd) scaled to the desired print size at 300 DPI
• Rasterize all fonts and maximize compatibility
• Other supported pixel formats: .pdf, .jpg, .png
• Pixel formats must be created at size, or larger than size

Quick tips

If you start out at the correct size, you'll greatly reduce the risk of resolution issues. Example: if you want your design printed 11" wide by 14" tall, build your document a little larger at 12" x 15".

• Resolution needs to be a minimum of 300 dpi
• Bigger is always better. You can always scale down, but you can't scale up
• Keep in mind how many colors you want to print. Each color is a new screen

Raster vs vector

A raster image (.png, .jpg) is made of pixels and can't be edited cleanly or scaled up. A vector file (.ai, .eps, .svg, .pdf) is made of individual shapes, so it can be edited and scaled to any size with no loss of quality. Vector is always preferred for printing.

Embroidery artwork

• Best way: a DST file scaled to the desired size
• Second best: a high-resolution file with at least 300 DPI (.pdf, .jpg, .png)
• If the logo isn't provided in a DST file, a one-time digitizing fee will apply to your order