Apparel Artwork Checklist

Achieving stunning results requires careful preparation of your artwork.  The following checklist is intended to produce the absolute best outcome for your project.

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APPAREL SCREEN PRINTING: BASICS
Artwork must be submitted in a high resolution VECTOR PDF

For colors not BLACK or WHITE, a specific pantone must be identified using the COATED PANTONE BOOK

Underlays are considered an extra color. For example: Pink ink on Black t-shirt requires an underbase. (Light ink on darker shirt.)
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 APPAREL SCREEN PRINTING: ARTWORK SIZE LIMITS
 Tall & Adult Sizes: 12” W x 16” H MAX
Sleeve or Pant Legs: 3.75” W
Onsies & Shorts Legs: 5” W
Youth Size: 11” W x 13” H MAX

Youth Extra Small: 9”W x 11” H MAX

Up to 10 colors
Pantone Coated PMS Color Ink Mixing is FREE!

NOTE: Art will fit to the smallest shirt unless you require a separate size for larger shirts. It is recommended YXS on 1 size of art and YL and up with larger art. There will be an additional run charge and screens for each size of art. 

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APPAREL SCREEN PRINTING: ADD-ON SERVICES

  • Polybagging
  • Polybag Labeling
  • Rolling 
  • Retagging / Neck Labels
  • Hang Tagging (Tags must be provided)
  • Towels & Blankets 
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 APPAREL EMBROIDERY: BASICS
Preferred files are JPG & PNG files for Digitization.
We can accept EPS, PDF & AI files.


DTS files cannot be accepted.

Not all logos are suitable for embroidery.
Check with Curative Printing, if the logo is questionable.

Text must have a min height of .2” if filling in the font with stitches. This equates to approximately a 20 point font size.   

You can color match pantone to determine embroidery thread color at https://www.madeira.co.uk/pantone-conversion/ or call us to match colors for you. 

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 APPAREL EMBROIDERY: ADD-ON SERVICES
  • Polybagging
  • Labeling on Polybag 
  • Rolling 
  • Retagging / Neck Labels
  • Hang Tagging (Tags must be provided)
  • Towels & Blankets 

 

We realize that not every business has the time, staff or expertise to create print-ready artwork. If you'd like to work with a Curative designer to bring your vision to life, just let us know. 

Artwork Guidelines

  • Apparel Printing

    Artwork guidelines for apparel print: polos, hoodies, long and short sleeve t-shirts, hats, etc.

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  • Digital Printing

    Artwork guidelines for most paper print: brochures, business cards, booklets, flyers, postcards, etc.

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  • Wide Format Printing

    Artwork guidelines for coroplast, PVC, foamcore, magnets, banners, posters, etc.

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