PREP YOUR ARTWORK
General recommendations for preparing artwork for custom apparel production. These are guidelines — our team can help prepare or recreate your files if needed.
PREFERRED FORMATS
- Vector: .AI, .EPS, .SVG (preferred)
- Raster: .PNG (transparent), .JPG
- High-res .PDF
- .TIFF for detailed raster
VECTOR VS. RASTER
Vector artwork (AI, EPS, SVG) scales without quality loss and is ideal for screen printing and embroidery. Raster images (PNG, JPG) should be high resolution — at least 300 DPI at final print size.
RESOLUTION & TRANSPARENCY
Raster artwork should be 300 DPI at the intended print size. Use transparent backgrounds (PNG or vector) so your design sits cleanly on the garment color. Avoid flattening onto a white background.
PRINT SIZING & PLACEMENT
Standard full-front prints run ~11"–14" wide; full-back prints up to ~14"–17". Left-chest logos typically measure ~3"–4". Share your intended size and placement in the quote builder.
EMBROIDERY CONSIDERATIONS
Embroidery works best with clean, bold artwork. Very small text or fine detail may not reproduce well in thread. We'll advise on stitch count and any simplification needed during the proof stage. Patches allow for finer detail than direct embroidery.
DON'T HAVE PRODUCTION-READY ARTWORK?
We can help. Our design team handles vectorization, artwork prep, and full custom design — just let us know in the quote builder.
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