Acceptable Artwork
- VECTOR ARTWORK: EPS, PDF or AI (this is line art, NOT photographic art) with fonts OUTLINED (converted to paths). All spot blacks need to be converted to 100% Process Black.
- High resolution TIFF, JPEG or PSD (300 dpi) at or above actual size. Black ONLY for screen printed imprints. For 4-colour process (RGB or CMYK) include at least 10mm bleed.
Unacceptable Artwork
We do CANNOT accept the following:
- Web images or low resolution (72 dpi) images that appear jagged.
- Artwork containing FONTS that are NOT outlined (converted to paths).
- Your imprint already imprinted, hot stamped or embroidered.
- Anything stapled, folded, clipped, taped or handwritten on samples.
Artwork Tips/Details
- Guaranteed type size is 10 pt (at ACTUAL ARTWORK SIZE).
- Outline all fonts/convert to paths.
- Avoid thin lines. Minimum line thickness 1pt at ACTUAL SIZE.
- Use solid spot colours (preferably send artwork as 100% Process Black).
- Avoid halftones, screen printing turns halftones into dot patterns.
- Do NOT forward artwork. Send artwork directly from original source.
- Specify Pantone Matching System colours when requesting a colour match. If unsure, refer to UNCOATED Pantone swatches. We will attempt to match all colours, however, exact matches are NOT guaranteed.
Artwork Charges
We charge £25 per hour for any artwork creation, rebuilding or clean up. Minor typesetting (15 minutes or less) will be done free of charge. Authors corrections are liable to a charge.
Artwork Archived
Prestige Giftware Ltd will keep artwork on file for a maximum of two years. A new set-up charge may be required for orders after two years.
Software Used
- Adobe® Illustrator® CS6 & lower – File saved as vector EPS, PDF or AI.
- Adobe® Photoshop® CS6 & lower – File saved as 300 dpi / JPEG, TIFF, PSD or EPS. (Saved no smaller than actual art size.) Always include bleed.
- (Microsoft® Word and PowerPoint® documents are NOT ACCEPTED).