Artwork requirements for Screen Printing
Vector Graphics?
Vector graphics are composed in programs like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Macromedia Freehand or Inkscape.
- Be sure to back-up your original file or make the following changes to a copy of that original file.
- Resize your image to the size you want on your t-shirt. Your image must be 100% to print size.
Max Adult Image Size (Front or Back) is 40cm(W) X 50cm(H).
- It is important to convert fonts to curves or create outlines for all text used. Otherwise send us a copy of the type font (TTF).
- If the file contains spot colours these MUST be colour separated, each layer identified as a Pantone PMS colour swatch if the colour is critical, or each layer should be named as the colour required.
- Where halftone images, blends or rastor files are part of the artwork they should run from 5% minimum colour to 80% maximum colour. It is important to include all imbedded/Photoshop images with Illustrator files.
- For 4 colour process printing. Convert your image to CMYK. Remove any background layers. Flatten your image. Our sofware will separate the colours into CMYK
- For Spot colour printing. Remove any background layers. Leave only your separated colours as layers. Fill each layer with 100% black (Pantone Black). For multipule colours, make sure each separated layer has the spot colour name as the layer name.
- Adobe Illustrator CS3 is our prefered file type. All other programs should be saved as a .EPS file.
If you are unable to provide the artwork required by tshirtprinting.com.au please contact us or alternatively we operate our own artwork and design service that may be used if necessary. Related:
What are Vector Graphics?
General Requirements for T-shirt Printing
Artwork Requirements for Digital Printing |
