Artwork Guidelines
Use Professional Design Software
Adobe Illustrator CC
and previous versions
*Accepted files include .ai and .pdf
Adobe Photoshop CC
and previous versions
*Resolution should be 300DPI at
the Printing Size and the Color
Mode is CMYK.
Corel Draw X6
and previous versions
*Files must be converted to
.pdf before uploading.
Set Size
Submit your artwork right-reading (as it would look when applied to a garment). Our artists will mirror the image for you.
Send your artwork at the exact size that you want it to print. For example if you upload an image that is 8"x8", we will print your image at the size you uploaded (8"x8"). If the artwork needs to be resized please specify the exact size when contacting us.
Check Small Details
1,2 or 3 Color Printing
Line/Area Thickness
1 point or 0.01388 of an inch.
Full Color Printing
Line/Area Thickness
3 points or 0.04166 of an inch.
Any Non-Printing
Area/Gap Thickness
2 points or 0.0277 of an inch
Convert Fonts
All type must be converted to a non-editable format. Type that is still “live” or editable may not display properly on a computer with a different font library
Adobe Illustrator CC
Outlines | Select all text and select
“Type” > “Create Outlines”
Adobe Photoshop CC
Rasterized | Select each type layer and
select “Layer” > “Rasterize Type”
Corel Draw X6
Curves | Select all text and select
“Arrange” > “Convert to Curves”
Application Guidelines
Use a commercial grade heat press. Hand Irons can't cut it.
We recommend Insta Graphics Heat Press Equiptment.
Do NOT use any extra covers (Teflon sheets, heat platen covers, or pillows)
COTTON
TIME
5 Seconds
TEMPERATURE
Set Temp. To
375º
PRESSURE
Medium 40 psi
PEEL
Hot / Immediately
POLYESTER
TIME
10-12 Seconds
TEMPERATURE
Set Temp. To
350º
PRESSURE
Medium 40 psi
PEEL
Hot / Immediately