Preferred File Formats: |
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.ai* Adobe Illustrator | |
This file type is usually vector and one of the best file types. | |
.eps | * post script This file type is usually vector and one of the best file types. |
Other Accepted File Formats: | |
.jpg | * non-vector This file type is never vector and will usually add an extra business day to your production schedule for conversion. |
.gif | * non-vector This file type is never vector and will usually add an extra business day to your production schedule for conversion. |
* may or may not be vector This file type can contain a vector or non-vector image. If it is not vector, it will usually add an extra business day to your production schedule for conversion. |
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.doc | * may or may not be vector This file type can contain a vector or non-vector image. If it is not vector, it will usually add an extra business day to your production schedule for conversion. |
Vector.... What's That? |
The below example shows how vector art is defined by vector points. This would be a typical .ai or .eps file. This makes it possible to print the art at any size without any distortion. Keeping the lines smooth and clear. |
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The next example is a bitmapped art file which is not vector. This would be a typical .jp or .gif file. This file type must be converted to a vector graphic to make it usable for custom imprinted, debossed or laser engraved items. |
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With the deboss method, we create a die of your logo then heat press it into the material. Deboss is usually a blind deboss meaning there is no color.
Best file format for deboss would be a 1 color vector art such as .ai or .eps
Using high-tech laser equipment, we etch your logo into the material's surface. The color of your logo will be the underlying material.
Best file format for laser would be a 1 color vector art such as .ai or .eps
For embroidery we convert your artwork to a pattern of stitches, then embroider you logo into the cloth with up to seven thread colors.
Emboridery can start with almost any file type which has solid colors. Best file types are .ai or .eps or .jpg or .gif
Tell us what color you want, and we'll print it. If you have a specific PMS match color you want, we can custom mix for the imprint color you require.
Best file format for 1-Color imprint would be a 1 color vector art such as .ai or .eps
Need more than one color? On many items we can print 2, 3 and even 4 colors. This is called spot color. The above example is a 2-color imprint. Blue and Green.
Best file format for a multi-Color imprint such as a 1, 2 or 3 color print would be a multi-color vector art such as .ai or .eps
Need a photo or 4-color process imprint? Look for our items that can be imprinted 4C process using the standard CMYK colors.
Best file format for 4-Color Process imprint would be 300 dpi or higher Photoshop file .tif or .jpg