So you have an idea or a logo for your business or you'd like a brand brought to life.
We can do that.
We just have a few considerations....
We can do that.
We just have a few considerations....
Good artwork is still the main criterion. If you have some, that's great. If not we can make silk purses too.
Our advice is free and impartial. Yes, we'd like to sell you something but it's much better
that you're happy with the end result.
Our advice is free and impartial. Yes, we'd like to sell you something but it's much better
that you're happy with the end result.
PDF, EPS, CDR, DO RE MI, etc.....
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What's the file type and dpi requirements then?
The better your original art, the better the finished product. That's true of all methods: print, digital and embroidered.
We work in Windows 10 so any Mac files will need to be made capable of reading on the Windows format.
For bitmap images, PDF, PNG, JPEG etc, we think 600 dpi at the finished size will give you something as good as the original. 300dpi is okay but much less, and the jagged nature of the pixels will show up as steps in curves as most
website images are between 72 and 96dpi and usually only a few centimetres wide. There's not much chance that one designed for or taken from that platform will give a good image on a garment, bag or umbrella.
Vector images, CDR, AI, EPS are all scaleable so dpi is not important, although we ask for a PDF of the image to check as they don't always appear the same at our end as it does at yours.
What's the file type and dpi requirements then?
The better your original art, the better the finished product. That's true of all methods: print, digital and embroidered.
We work in Windows 10 so any Mac files will need to be made capable of reading on the Windows format.
For bitmap images, PDF, PNG, JPEG etc, we think 600 dpi at the finished size will give you something as good as the original. 300dpi is okay but much less, and the jagged nature of the pixels will show up as steps in curves as most
website images are between 72 and 96dpi and usually only a few centimetres wide. There's not much chance that one designed for or taken from that platform will give a good image on a garment, bag or umbrella.
Vector images, CDR, AI, EPS are all scaleable so dpi is not important, although we ask for a PDF of the image to check as they don't always appear the same at our end as it does at yours.
Separations, digitising, wysi(not always)wyg
Screen printing requires separations, one for each colour in the design, so a three-colour print needs three
or possibly four separations. On some designs and materials we need an underbase which is the fourth separation
on the three-colour print to either stop dye migration or make the ink colour correct on dark fabric.
Separations are made using our 24" wide format Canon which prints black ink onto an acetate and is
capable of process and halftone dots.
We don't charge for artwork that's 'camera ready' (i.e. it's the right size and dpi). In the first instance we'll
ask you to e-mail your design and we will advise on suitability and options. We can originate and design for you.
Please e-mail us for more information.
Digital printing is simpler in that there are no screens or separations. You get much as you see on the computer
screen. However most computers don't show the actual colour on the monitor as it will appear on the print, as they
are in RGB mode and all digital printing is in CMYK or a variation of it and there is a colour shift. Also, most
computers aren't calibrated to show colour accurately so you may not get what you expected.
Any business or individual that already has a logo will probably have a pantone® or colour swatch so that's not a problem. We can probably adjust the colour in Photoshop but if it's a design that has no hard copy we will usually print one out and send to you so there's something to look at that's real and we'll both have seen along with a note saying,
'it will look much like this. Are you sure you want to continue?'.
We have DTG, sublimation, DTF transfer and printer cutter options at our disposal so everything is covered.
Embroidery needs to be digitised. Vector images are preferred but not essential but there may be a charge to digitise.
If in doubt, please e-mail us for information on price.
Screen printing requires separations, one for each colour in the design, so a three-colour print needs three
or possibly four separations. On some designs and materials we need an underbase which is the fourth separation
on the three-colour print to either stop dye migration or make the ink colour correct on dark fabric.
Separations are made using our 24" wide format Canon which prints black ink onto an acetate and is
capable of process and halftone dots.
We don't charge for artwork that's 'camera ready' (i.e. it's the right size and dpi). In the first instance we'll
ask you to e-mail your design and we will advise on suitability and options. We can originate and design for you.
Please e-mail us for more information.
Digital printing is simpler in that there are no screens or separations. You get much as you see on the computer
screen. However most computers don't show the actual colour on the monitor as it will appear on the print, as they
are in RGB mode and all digital printing is in CMYK or a variation of it and there is a colour shift. Also, most
computers aren't calibrated to show colour accurately so you may not get what you expected.
Any business or individual that already has a logo will probably have a pantone® or colour swatch so that's not a problem. We can probably adjust the colour in Photoshop but if it's a design that has no hard copy we will usually print one out and send to you so there's something to look at that's real and we'll both have seen along with a note saying,
'it will look much like this. Are you sure you want to continue?'.
We have DTG, sublimation, DTF transfer and printer cutter options at our disposal so everything is covered.
Embroidery needs to be digitised. Vector images are preferred but not essential but there may be a charge to digitise.
If in doubt, please e-mail us for information on price.