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ART REQUIREMENTS

GARMENT ART REQUIREMENTS
Make all artwork to size.

Inks/Color and Shirts
• Ink and shirt color/s must be specified.
• Colors should be Spot Colors (including White and Black ink) and should be chosen from our stock inks or the Pantone Coated guide (exceptions for specialty inks - IE metallics). Contact us with any questions.
• Avoid using the Multiply blending mode to simulate translucent overprinting.


Illustrator/Vector artwork
• Make art to size.
• Save in .AI or .EPS format, CMYK color mode.
• Create Outlines on all fonts.
• Convert all strokes to Outlines.
• Include any/all imported or placed images and graphic files.
• Avoid using Clipping Masks. Use the Pathfinder tool instead.


Photoshop/Raster artwork
• Make art to size.
• Save in .PSD or .TIF format, CMYK color mode (or Grayscale if the design is 1-color).
• Files with each color on it’s own Layer is strongly preferred.
• File resolution should be at least 150dpi, and not to exceed 600dpi.


Typography and Line Weight
• For positive reading type, keep fonts at a 8pt minimum (12pt for Metallic ink). For knocked-out text, keep fonts at a 12pt minimum (16pt for Metallic ink). Final results will vary depending on chosen type- face.
• For positive reading lines, keep strokes at a 1pt minimum (2pt for Metallic ink). For knocked-out lines, keep strokes at a 2pt minimum (3pt for Metallic ink). Technical and Printing Specifics
• Please proof-read any and all copy. MAC Ink is not responsible for mistakes in spelling.
• Avoid using images from the internet when possible. • Sample (hard proofs) require scheduling and will require an additonal fees.


TO AVOID DIGITAL SERVICES FEES…
• Convert all strokes to Outlines.
• Avoid using Clipping Masks (use the Pathfinder to keep shapes simple
• To save on file space, convert 1-color designs to Grayscale color mode (Photoshop).

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