FILE TYPES
We recommend uploading your artwork to the website as a PDF or PNG file. Our website also accepts SVG, EPS or JPG files. We can accept higher resolution artwork and AI or PSD files via email: hello@conscioussourcing.co.uk
If the file is bigger than 20MB, please email a zip file or send via WeTransfer.
FILE RESOLUTION
For best results, files should be sent at actual print size and either 300dpi or vectorised. Please Note: In most cases you cannot simply “resize” an existing small file to increase it’s size. You need to find the original larger file or recreate the artwork at the appropriate size. We cannot take responsibility for poor print quality if the file is of poor quality.
If the size and quality of the image is not good enough for the size of the print your require, we may have to recreate the image. Depending on the complexity of the image, this may incur an additional design work fee. If this is necessary, we will contact you first to inform you of any extra costs and confirm that you are happy to go ahead.
PRINT SIZE
Standard maximum print area is 40cm wide x 50cm high.
Oversize Print up to Max 40cm x 60cm
Note: we can only print 1-2cm from garment edges/seams.
DESIGN CHOICE
When selecting your design try to avoid photo images and illustrations with too many lines and/or shading. Colour gradients are difficult to exactly reproduce since the artwork are changed into half-tone dots of varying sizes. Strong images with blocks of colour give the best results. We can print up to 13 spot colours onto garments. Keep in mind the more colours in the design, the more it will cost, both in unit cost and set-up fees.
FILE TYPES
We recommend uploading your artwork to the website as a PDF or PNG file. Our website also accepts SVG, EPS or JPG files. We can accept higher resolution artwork and AI or PSD files via email: hello@conscioussourcing.co.uk
If the file is bigger than 20MB, please email a zip file or send via WeTransfer.
FILE RESOLUTION
For best results, files should be sent at actual print size and either 300dpi or vectorised. Please Note: In most cases you cannot simply “resize” an existing small file to increase it’s size. You need to find the original larger file or recreate the artwork at the appropriate size. We cannot take responsibility for poor print quality if the file is of poor quality.
If the size and quality of the image is not good enough for the size of the print your require, we may have to recreate the image. Depending on the complexity of the image, this may incur an additional design work fee. If this is necessary, we will contact you first to inform you of any extra costs and confirm that you are happy to go ahead.
EMBROIDERY SIZE
Files should be provided at the size you’d like embroidered. If you need 4x4cm embroidery, your artwork should be set to 4x4cm. If you are unsure what size to embroider your artwork, we recommend measuring an actual garment to see how different sizes look.
For custom T-shirts, the maximum embroidery size is a circle of 11cm diameter. Sweaters and hoodies with a heavier fabric can take larger embroidery up to 26cm diameter. Embroidery on caps can be up to 5.5cm x 12cm (landscape), on the front. Beanie embroidery sizes may be more style specific. Garment style and positioning may affect the embroidery size..
FONT'S AND TEXT
Remember, your text and fonts will be created out of thread so please take care your text is readable. Letters should be a minimum of 3.5 to 4 mm, ideally 5 - 6 mm.
Consider letter spacing, to ensure text is legible. The best fonts for embroidery are cursive letters - each letter is connected in script. The thread will continue between each letter and be more legible. The next best fonts are san-serif as there’s less pieces to each letter and are more legible. Serif fonts are not recommended at small scales, but if you intend to use one, we’d recommend an additional space between each letter for visibility and definition around each letter.
COLOURS
We offer a huge range of thread colours to achieve the most accurate colour representation for embroidery. If you require a specific Pantone colour for your thread, please advise us when sending your artwork.
Disclaimer: When images are embroidered the colours may not match exactly what you see on your screen. Unfortunately, there are differences between how colours are rendered on a computer or phone screen.
DETAIL
Embroidery can be used to create detailed shapes, text, and artwork. However, because custom embroidery creates your artwork by stitching threads, there are limits to how intricate details can be within your artwork. The smallest a single stitch can be is 2mm. This means the smallest detail within your artwork should be at least 2mm. If your artwork contains details smaller than 2mm, we’ll need to alter your file to ensure your artwork can be created as embroidery - this could change the look of your design.
FILE TYPES
For our digital printing (DTG / Direct-to-Garment) we can accept files in the following formats: PSD/AI/EPS/JPG/TIFF/PNG. The ideal format would be a RGB file, 300 DPI resolution saved as a PNG with a transparent background
If the file is bigger than 20MB, please email a zip file or send via WeTransfer.
FILE RESOLUTION
For best results, files should be sent at actual print size and either 300dpi or vectorised. Please Note: In most cases you cannot simply “resize” an existing small file to increase it’s size. You need to find the original larger file or recreate the artwork at the appropriate size. We cannot take responsibility for poor print quality if the file is of poor quality.
If the size and quality of the image is not good enough for the size of the print your require, we may have to recreate the image. Depending on the complexity of the image, this may incur an additional design work fee. If this is necessary, we will contact you first to inform you of any extra costs and confirm that you are happy to go ahead.
PRINT SIZE
Maximum print size approximately 32cm W x 40cm H.
Note: we can only print 1-2cm from garment edges/seams.
We can print on the front, back, front left or right chest, sleeves, inside neck and on the nape. Got an unusual request please ask we maybe able to accommodate.
DESIGN CHOICE
The DTG printers are precise and can reproduce thin lines, and fine gradients. However, it will also print any imperfections in the artwork supplied, eg noise, floating pixels etc so carefully check your artwork beforehand. If your vector artwork contains text, please ensure that the text is converted to outlines
FILE TYPES
If scanning use a minimum of 300 DPI resolution and save as .TIFF file at 100% size (actual scale). If working digitally use sRGB (RGB1EC61966-2.1) for best results.
If the file is bigger than 20MB, please email a zip file or send via WeTransfer. For very large files, you can also post us a USB with your files.
COLOURS & QUALITY
Working in RGB will provide the best colour results. Work in sRGB (RGB1EC61966-2.1) and use the raw file in RGB if you use photographs. Keep in mind that images off the internet are 72dpi and you just don’t know what colour space these files have been in and out of. The result will not be what is on your screen and may result in an inferior print. It’s better to use another source.
For critical colours you may like to select from a colour chart printed on your chosen fabric.
SIZE
Please make sure your files are set up for no more than two metres.
STILL NOT SURE?
We offer a design / file preparation service to make the whole process easier for you. Feel free to email your file to:
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