Vector Artwork
Vector-based files are necessary for screen or pad printing logos, designs or illustrations that require precise measurements.
They generally contain well-defined elements such as curves and shapes of various colors. They are also easily scalable due to their mathematical nature and their colours can be edited easily.
Vector graphics are inherently smaller in file size and are often universally editable and printable provided the following rules are followed:
Always remember to:
• Convert all fonts to outlines/paths or specify fonts required
• Include all the correct copy you require
• Avoid large areas of print
• Adhere to the products' minimum font size
• Specify Pantone references for all colours
• Don't forget to check the print area of the product
Vector file extensions: .EPS .PDF or .AI
Vector-based files are necessary for screen or pad printing logos, designs or illustrations that require precise measurements.
They generally contain well-defined elements such as curves and shapes of various colors. They are also easily scalable due to their mathematical nature and their colours can be edited easily.
Vector graphics are inherently smaller in file size and are often universally editable and printable provided the following rules are followed:
Always remember to:
• Convert all fonts to outlines/paths or specify fonts required
• Include all the correct copy you require
• Avoid large areas of print
• Adhere to the products' minimum font size
• Specify Pantone references for all colours
• Don't forget to check the print area of the product
Vector file extensions: .EPS .PDF or .AI
Bitmap Artwork
Bitmap files are most suitable for full colour printing of photo-realistic images that require complex color variations and are generally unusable for screen printing processes.
They are not easily scalable due to being mapped to a non-flexible grid of pixels.
If a bitmap-based image were to be enlarged, it would lose its sharpness and edges within the image and would appear to be jagged. Bitmap files are often heavily compressed to reduce their file size, over-compressed files are unlikely to reproduce clearly.
Bitmap file extensions: .JPG .GIF .TIF .PSD or .BMP
Bitmap files are most suitable for full colour printing of photo-realistic images that require complex color variations and are generally unusable for screen printing processes.
They are not easily scalable due to being mapped to a non-flexible grid of pixels.
If a bitmap-based image were to be enlarged, it would lose its sharpness and edges within the image and would appear to be jagged. Bitmap files are often heavily compressed to reduce their file size, over-compressed files are unlikely to reproduce clearly.
Bitmap file extensions: .JPG .GIF .TIF .PSD or .BMP
Redrawing Artwork
If you are unable to supply artwork in vector format where required, we may be able to redraw it in to a print ready vector file.
However due to the time consuming nature of the conversion process an artworking charge is applied, depending on the complexity of the design.
If you are unable to supply artwork in vector format where required, we may be able to redraw it in to a print ready vector file.
However due to the time consuming nature of the conversion process an artworking charge is applied, depending on the complexity of the design.