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Proper artwork for imprinting requires vector art. We accept as camera-ready art: Adobe Illustrator (.ai) or transferable vector art (.eps) files. These files should be prepared by converting all text to outlines (or to curves if using Corel Draw), color separated (if multicolor), and saved as PC compatible.

Please note: JPG, BMP, TIFF and GIF files are not camera-ready as they are raster images and not vector. If you only have this type of file you can email it to us (min 300 dpi) and we will attempt to convert the file for you to the proper format. Images captured from the Internet cannot be used without incurring an art charge. Please include all font names in your email. If your art cannot be converted we will quote you the cost to recreate your artwork before proceeding.

If you need assistance with your art, call customer service at 866.262-4864 to discuss your artwork and how we can best help you. If you do not have the proper file format, you can email us what you have (minimum 300 dpi) and we can attempt to convert it to the proper format. One hour of art time is supplied at no charge with your order.

All artwork can be emailed to the

. If you are sending a large file such as a TIFF file, please use WinZip to compress the file before emailing. If you are on a MAC - please do not use StuffIt.

Sometimes, customers just want a text-based imprint or want to add clip art to their art. See below for font and clip art information. If you need artwork created for you, call customer service at 866.262-4864 to discuss all your options.

If you are sending vector art, be sure to convert the fonts to outlines, that way we do not need to have your font on file and it can still be used. We have 1000s of fonts on file - typically any MS Word font is available. You can specify these on your order, or use them in preparing your art. (Note: If you require a specific font that we do not have on file, then you will need to send us the TTF file or charges will apply for procuring that particular font).

Luckily, Microsoft Design Gallery Live can provide you with thousands of clip art files to choose from for free. You can download art and then insert it into a MS Word document, add any text you want - and your done! That Word file can then be sent to us to be used as your art. Please note comments above about available fonts.

Please note: If you are doing a one-color only imprint, be careful when selecting clip art as most is multicolor. Many times we can convert it to one color but we will need to see the file before final acceptance of the artwork.

PMS (Pantone Matching System) color is similar to RBG scale for the Web - but for screen printing. Yet, these colors do not relate to one another exactly. We cannot take an RGB color and specify a matching PMS color. Each factory has a different set of standard PMS colors. We have prepared a PMS color chart in PDF format to assist you selecting your colors for imprint. Please note that monitors vary greatly in the way that they display colors depending on your settings. This chart should only be used as a guide and not representative of the exact imprint color.

We maintain a library of client art for 5 years so that we can adjust your artwork as need for any items that you order. For a specific order, the factory will maintain your art for a minimum of one year. Most times, you will not have a screen or set up charge gain if you have an exact reorder with one year.

All customers will receive a black/white faxed proof (to scale) of their art along with their order form for approval prior to sending the order to the factory. For multicolor art, you will receive an emailed JPG file for approval also. Virtual samples are available at no additional charge. If you require an actual sample with your artwork, additional charges will apply - contact customer service at 866.262-4864 for details.