Artwork

Preferred Software and File Specifications

1. Print Ready PDF files (prefered over all other file methods for time and cost savings)
2. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and QuarkXpress
3. Non-gradient artwork (Vector-based artwork for screen print jobs) must be provided in Adobe Illustrator (.ai), editable EPS, Macromedia Freehand (.fh) or CorelDraw (.cdr) files.
4. Logos must always be provided in vector-based software*, or editable EPS on transparent background (final size or higher, CMYK color, minimum resolution of 250** dpi (preferable resolution is 300 dpi).
5. If images are created with vector-based software* and are going to be linked, they must be provided (with non-broken links) in a folder named "images" or "pictures".
6. Photographic images, or images containing gradients (artwork for sublimation jobs), must be provided in PSD file format – preferably in layers (this will help production if slight adjustments need to be made).
7. PSD files should be provided in CMYK mode.
8. If artwork requires custom ink (Pantone©), images should be generated in DCS2 format. In vector software all colors MUST be specified in either Color List Window, CMYK and/or Pantone©.
9. PSD files should be set to a minimum resolution of 250** dpi. Preferable resolution is 300 dpi.
10. In Photoshop, all text must be RASTERIZED, otherwise font family and/or source must be provided.
11. In vector-based software all text must be converted into OUTLINES, otherwise font family and/or source must be provided.
12. Using Coral Draw, artwork can be saved as Adobe Illustrator or Macromedia Freehand. Note: Before saving, ensure all fonts used are converted into curves, otherwise font family and/or source must be provided.

*Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Freehand and CorelDraw.
** Non-interpolated image, resolution MUST be generated from original source with this specification (scanned, photographic, etc.). For images, resolution is generated in DOTS PER INCH (dpi).