ART & DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Spot Color – Screen Printing
The acceptable art files vary depending on the screen print method that you choose. Please see the requirements for each method available.
NOTE: Sun Screen Print requires Adobe files, if you create in Corel Draw, we ask that you please convert your file to a .pdf before sending. Due to the differences between Corel and Adobe, some of the art may not translate as it should. Once you convert it to a .pdf, we recommend that you take a look at the design before you send it to ensure the proper translation occurs. If there are discrepancies in the conversion, it may require art time and charges to prepare the file for print.
Acceptable file types: .EPS, .ai, .pdf, .svg
- All content must be vector, not raster
- All strokes must be converted to outlines.
- All text must also be converted to outlines.
- All photographic elements (such as distressing effects that are often made with raster elements) must be embedded with the file, not linked.
- All art must be sent at the actual size or sizing must be specified in Purchase Order.
- All must be rendered using Coated PMS colors from Stock Colors unless a custom PMS is required.
Non-Acceptable file types: .PSD, .JPEG/JFIF, .JPEG2000, .Exif, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG, .PPM, .PGM, .PBM, .PNM, .WebP, .HDR, .HEIF, .BAT, .ppt, .pptx, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .TIF
Simulated Process
The acceptable art files vary depending on the screen print method that you choose. Please see the requirements for each method available.
NOTE: Sun Screen Print requires Adobe files, if you create in Corel Draw, we ask that you please convert your file to a .pdf before sending. Due to the differences between Corel and Adobe, some of the art may not translate as it should. Once you convert it to a .pdf, we recommend that you take a look at the design before you send it to ensure the proper translation occurs. If there are discrepancies in the conversion, it may require art time and charges to prepare the file for print.
Acceptable file types: .EPS, .ai, .pdf, .svg, .jpg, .png
- Art must be sent at actual size or sizing must be specified in Purchase order with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
- Color space of files must be RGB, CMYK, or Grayscale.
- Colors must be rendered using Coated PMS colors from Purity Print Stock Colors unless a custom PMS is required.
Non-acceptable file types: .Exif, .GIF, .BMP,.PPM, .PGM, .PBM, .PNM, .WebP, .HDR, .HEIF, .BAT, .ppt, .pptx, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .TIF
Four Color (CMYK) Process
The acceptable art files vary depending on the screen print method that you choose. Please see the requirements for each method available.
NOTE: Sun Screen Print requires Adobe files, if you create in Corel Draw, we ask that you please convert your file to a .pdf before sending. Due to the differences between Corel and Adobe, some of the art may not translate as it should. Once you convert it to a .pdf, we recommend that you take a look at the design before you send it to ensure the proper translation occurs. If there are discrepancies in the conversion, it may require art time and charges to prepare the file for print.
Acceptable file types: .EPS, .ai, .pdf, .svg, .jpg, .png
- File must be true to size with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
- Color space of files must be RGB, CMYK, or Grayscale.
Non-acceptable file types: .Exif, .GIF, .BMP,.PPM, .PGM, .PBM, .PNM, .WebP, .HDR, .HEIF, .BAT, .ppt, .pptx, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .TIF
Full Color Digital - Heat Printing
The acceptable art files vary depending on the screen print method that you choose. Please see the requirements for each method available.
NOTE: Sun Screen Print requires Adobe files, if you create in Corel Draw, we ask that you please convert your file to a .pdf before sending. Due to the differences between Corel and Adobe, some of the art may not translate as it should. Once you convert it to a .pdf, we recommend that you take a look at the design before you send it to ensure the proper translation occurs. If there are discrepancies in the conversion, it may require art time and charges to prepare the file for print.
Acceptable file types: .EPS, .ai, .pdf, .svg, .jpg, .png
- Art must be sent at actual size or sizing must be specified in Purchase order with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
- Color space of files must be RGB, CMYK, or Grayscale.
- Colors must be rendered using Coated PMS colors from Purity Print Stock Colors unless a custom PMS is required.
Non-acceptable file types: .Exif, .GIF, .BMP,.PPM, .PGM, .PBM, .PNM, .WebP, .HDR, .HEIF, .BAT, .ppt, .pptx, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .TIF
Embroidery
The acceptable art files vary depending on the screen print method that you choose. Please see the requirements for each method available.
NOTE: Sun Screen Print requires Adobe files, if you create in Corel Draw, we ask that you please convert your file to a .pdf before sending. Due to the differences between Corel and Adobe, some of the art may not translate as it should. Once you convert it to a .pdf, we recommend that you take a look at the design before you send it to ensure the proper translation occurs. If there are discrepancies in the conversion, it may require art time and charges to prepare the file for print.
Acceptable file types: .EPS, .ai, .pdf, .svg
- All content must be vector, not raster.
- All strokes must be converted to outlines
- All text must also be converted to outlines.
- All art must be sent at actual size or sizing must be specified in purchase order.
- Thread colors must be identified and chosen in advance.
Non-acceptable file types: .PSD, .JPEG/JFIF, .JPEG2000, .Exif, .GIF, .BMP, .PNG, .PPM, .PGM, .PBM, .PNM, .WebP, .HDR, .HEIF, .BAT, .ppt, .pptx, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .TIF