What format do you need the artwork in?
We can work with just about anything but the following is ideal. The following instructions are geared more for an graphic designer so if you don’t understand it don’t worry. Just send us what you have and we’ll let you know what needs to be done.
SPOT-COLOR ARTWORK
1) ABODE ILLUSTRATOR FILES ARE THE PREFERRED FILE TYPE. These can be submitted as the following file types: AI, EPS OR PDF.
We also accept CorelDraw files submitted in EPS or PDF formats. Please, no Microsoft Publisher, Word or PowerPoint files.
2) FULL-FRONT OR FULL-BACK ARTWORK SHOULD FIT WITHIN A 10 1/2" WIDE x 15 1/2" TALL SPACE.
A left-chest print is most commonly 3" - 3 1/2" in width but his can vary depending on the effect desired.
Other print locations are available. Please contact your Sales Rep for details.
3) OUTLINE ALL STROKES/PATHS IN THE FINAL ARTWORK.
4) OUTLINE ALL FONTS IN YOUR FILES. To do this in Adobe Illustrator, select all your fonts then go to "Type" in the Menu bar and down to "Create Outlines."
5) PLEASE ASSIGN SOLID COATED PMS (PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM) COLORS TO YOUR ARTWORK. To access these colors in Adobe Illustrator go to the Menu bar > Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE Solid Coated. You can use any of the colors in this palette.
We also offer a standard-colors option. This chart can be sent to you upon request.
6) PLEASE EMBED ALL IMAGES THAT HAVE BEEN "PLACED" IN YOUR FILES. You can also send them as a separate files. If you are sending the files separately and it is too big for email but less than 100MB, please use YouSendIt.com (it is free) to deliver the files to our Art Dept. Send the files to [email protected].
7) SEND YOUR FINALIZED ARTWORK TO [email protected]. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR COMPANY NAME IN THE EMAIL'S SUBJECT LINE SO IT CAN BE ACCURATELY REFERENCED. We will confirm receipt of your artwork.
4-COLOR PROCESS TO SIMULATED PROCESS ARTWORK
4-Color Process inks do not print as vividly on t-shirt fabric as well as on paper. To resolve this issue we recommend a simulated process print.
1) CREATE ART, MINIMALLY, AT THE SIZE IT WILL PRINT ON THE SHIRTS AND AT 300 DPI. (DOTS PER INCH). If in doubt create the artwork bigger than you want it to print on the shirt, it can always be reduced in size. If we have to make a small image larger, details can easily be lost.
If you are scanning an image for printing purposes, scan color or grayscale images at 400 dpi. If the art is straight black on white, scan the art at 800 dpi.
The file type can be a TIF, EPS or PSD. The file should be between 10 - 30MB. DO NOT TAKE A LOW RESOLUTION IMAGE (SUCH AS AN IMAGE OFF THE WEB) AND INCREASE ITS RESOLUTION TO ACCOMPLISH THIS.
2) UNLESS YOU ARE ONLY PRINTING ON WHITE SHIRTS, THE ART MUST HAVE A TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND. Transparency represents the color of the shirt showing through the design where it is intended to show through by the designer. White will print wherever white is shown in the design.
NOTE: if you are printing ONLY on white shirts, a white background is acceptable.
NOTE: If the image is fully cropped, meaning that the image fills the entire background of the photograph or the digital file so that you cannot see any background, then disregard No. 3 completely.
How should we send sponsor logos?
The preferred format for all logos is vector based (made with lines, not pixels). These are .ai (Adobe Illustrator), .eps and sometimes .pdf files. If these formats are not available send the highest resolution of what you do have and we’ll do our best to make them work.
If you are sending sponsor logos to be included on your shirt please follow these steps:
Always include in the Subject Line the business name you are placing your shirt order under.
Send as many logos in 1 email as possible. Send as many sponsors logos as you need in as few emails as possible.
Send a complete listing of all the sponsors in the order that they are to appear on the shirt. This can be in the body of your email, Microsoft Office or Excel.
For example:
Sponsor Name Size
1. Grand Ole Cadillac Large
2. AAA Paint Shop Large
3. Tri-Co Automotive Medium
4. Coffee Stop Small
5. Sam's Shoe Shine Text at bottom
If you are sending a visual layout showing the placement of the logos, do still send all the individual logo files.
We can work with just about anything but the following is ideal. The following instructions are geared more for an graphic designer so if you don’t understand it don’t worry. Just send us what you have and we’ll let you know what needs to be done.
SPOT-COLOR ARTWORK
1) ABODE ILLUSTRATOR FILES ARE THE PREFERRED FILE TYPE. These can be submitted as the following file types: AI, EPS OR PDF.
We also accept CorelDraw files submitted in EPS or PDF formats. Please, no Microsoft Publisher, Word or PowerPoint files.
2) FULL-FRONT OR FULL-BACK ARTWORK SHOULD FIT WITHIN A 10 1/2" WIDE x 15 1/2" TALL SPACE.
A left-chest print is most commonly 3" - 3 1/2" in width but his can vary depending on the effect desired.
Other print locations are available. Please contact your Sales Rep for details.
3) OUTLINE ALL STROKES/PATHS IN THE FINAL ARTWORK.
4) OUTLINE ALL FONTS IN YOUR FILES. To do this in Adobe Illustrator, select all your fonts then go to "Type" in the Menu bar and down to "Create Outlines."
5) PLEASE ASSIGN SOLID COATED PMS (PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM) COLORS TO YOUR ARTWORK. To access these colors in Adobe Illustrator go to the Menu bar > Window > Swatch Libraries > Color Books > PANTONE Solid Coated. You can use any of the colors in this palette.
We also offer a standard-colors option. This chart can be sent to you upon request.
6) PLEASE EMBED ALL IMAGES THAT HAVE BEEN "PLACED" IN YOUR FILES. You can also send them as a separate files. If you are sending the files separately and it is too big for email but less than 100MB, please use YouSendIt.com (it is free) to deliver the files to our Art Dept. Send the files to [email protected].
7) SEND YOUR FINALIZED ARTWORK TO [email protected]. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR COMPANY NAME IN THE EMAIL'S SUBJECT LINE SO IT CAN BE ACCURATELY REFERENCED. We will confirm receipt of your artwork.
4-COLOR PROCESS TO SIMULATED PROCESS ARTWORK
4-Color Process inks do not print as vividly on t-shirt fabric as well as on paper. To resolve this issue we recommend a simulated process print.
1) CREATE ART, MINIMALLY, AT THE SIZE IT WILL PRINT ON THE SHIRTS AND AT 300 DPI. (DOTS PER INCH). If in doubt create the artwork bigger than you want it to print on the shirt, it can always be reduced in size. If we have to make a small image larger, details can easily be lost.
If you are scanning an image for printing purposes, scan color or grayscale images at 400 dpi. If the art is straight black on white, scan the art at 800 dpi.
The file type can be a TIF, EPS or PSD. The file should be between 10 - 30MB. DO NOT TAKE A LOW RESOLUTION IMAGE (SUCH AS AN IMAGE OFF THE WEB) AND INCREASE ITS RESOLUTION TO ACCOMPLISH THIS.
2) UNLESS YOU ARE ONLY PRINTING ON WHITE SHIRTS, THE ART MUST HAVE A TRANSPARENT BACKGROUND. Transparency represents the color of the shirt showing through the design where it is intended to show through by the designer. White will print wherever white is shown in the design.
NOTE: if you are printing ONLY on white shirts, a white background is acceptable.
NOTE: If the image is fully cropped, meaning that the image fills the entire background of the photograph or the digital file so that you cannot see any background, then disregard No. 3 completely.
How should we send sponsor logos?
The preferred format for all logos is vector based (made with lines, not pixels). These are .ai (Adobe Illustrator), .eps and sometimes .pdf files. If these formats are not available send the highest resolution of what you do have and we’ll do our best to make them work.
If you are sending sponsor logos to be included on your shirt please follow these steps:
Always include in the Subject Line the business name you are placing your shirt order under.
Send as many logos in 1 email as possible. Send as many sponsors logos as you need in as few emails as possible.
Send a complete listing of all the sponsors in the order that they are to appear on the shirt. This can be in the body of your email, Microsoft Office or Excel.
For example:
Sponsor Name Size
1. Grand Ole Cadillac Large
2. AAA Paint Shop Large
3. Tri-Co Automotive Medium
4. Coffee Stop Small
5. Sam's Shoe Shine Text at bottom
If you are sending a visual layout showing the placement of the logos, do still send all the individual logo files.
