Artwork Prep

Prepare Your Art

All files must be at least 300 ppi or Vector Format for screen printing. If your file is not 300 ppi, you cannot just increase the resolution of the file. This is called “upsampling” and will result in a blurry image. If you are creating your file in Adobe Illustrator or another Vector-based software, just size your image to the size you want it to print.

Web

Accepted File Types

We accept the following File Types:

  • Illustrator (.AI)
  • Vector (.EPS)
  • Photoshop (.PSD)
  • PDF
  • JPEG
  • TIFF

We prefer .AI or .EPS files first because Vector images can be scaled without affecting quality. We prefer .PSD or .PDF second & .JPG or .TIFF last.

Size Your Design

Your screen print logo or design should be sized to the size it should be printed. If you want your print to be 10″ wide, please be sure the actual design within the file is 10″ wide, not just the background of your design file.

Convert Your Text to Outlines

If you are creating your file in Adobe Illustrator, you will need to choose “Create Outlines” on all your text. This allows us to open the file without requiring the font.

Inkorporate Graphics Screen Sizes

  • Standard Screens – 14″ x 17″
  • Oversize Screens – 18″ x 23″
ScreensSize1

Picking PMS Colors

We can provide pantone color matching for your garments when your orders are submitted. However, there is an issue with pantone matching, and that is that not every color looks the same on every monitor. A certain red on your screen may appear to be a different red on ours. There is no universal color calibration for computers. It is always best to try to supply your own pantone colors if possible. The best way to do this, and the most accurate way, is to purchase a Pantone Plus Series Solid Coated Formula Guide. This can be purchased as part of the set (Coated and Uncoated) through Amazon for $92 + shipping. Again, the reason why it is best to buy the book is the pantone guide on your version of photoshop is still using your color calibration and will not necessarily be accurate.

Max Imprints

Please note that not all shirts will be sewn exactly the same; these dimensions are to be used for reference as a “safe” zone to avoid printing on any seams or edges. Be sure to check the specific product page for “Size Specs” specific to that garment. NOTE: Any print that goes over a seam can result in imperfections in the print.

Unisex/Mens

  • X-Small – 12″ x 20″
  • Small – 13″ x 22″
  • Medium – 15″ x 23″
  • Large – 17″ x 24″

Womens/Juniors

  • Small – 11″ x 18″
  • Medium – 12″ x 19″
  • Large – 12″ x 20″
  • X-Large – 12″ x 21″

Youth

  • Small – 13″ x 13″
  • Medium – 13″ x 16″
  • Large – 14″ x 19″