File Preparation:
· All Fonts should be converted to outlines or curves; or screen & printer fonts should be included.
· Proportions of the document should match the desired final size.
· Artwork allows for finishing (sleeves, hem, etc.) without sewing through copy or images.
· All files are saved in an editable format. Do not parse or embed files. Adobe Photoshop files should be left as layers. Do not flatten the image.
· Each layout is saved as its own file, and all support files are available.
· Do not compress files into .zip, sit, or .arj files
· Resolution should be no more than 300ppi at full size. (¼ of final repro size @ 300 ppi will yield an acceptable resolution).
· Colors are specified & Hard Copy Proof is included. Any Pantone colors should be indicated on the proof.

Color Matching:
· For CMYK mode use 20% SWOP coated color profile.
· For RGB mode use AdobeRGB 1998 Color profile.
· Exact color matches are not always possible, if colors are critical, be sure to request a color sample, otherwise we will use our best judgment when reproducing your image.

Building Vector Files:
· All text and line art should be created in a vector-based program such as Adobe Illustrator.
· Gradients created in these applications have the tendency to show “banding” when reproduced at a large size. For best results, gradients should be created in raster based programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, and then imported into your vector document.
· When linking raster images to your vector documents, please be sure to send all support files – do not embed placed artwork.

Building Raster Files:
· Complex images should be created in layers and sent to us as an un-flattened Photoshop document.
· Avoid sending files in JPEG or GIFF formats. TIFF files with LZW compression ON yield the best results.
· ¼ of final repro size @ 300 dpi will yield an acceptable resolution.