Artwork Guidelines

The best file formats are Vector Illustrator (AI) and EPS.

• Vectors keep their quality no matter how much you zoom in – edges stay sharp and clean.
• Bitmap images (like JPGs) will look blocky or blurry when zoomed in. Please don't save a bitmap image as an AI or EPS file – it will still be unusable and may need to be redrawn (with a fee).

• Please use Pantone spot colours in your artwork.
• In design software (like Illustrator), colours can be converted to Pantone shades.
• This is important because when screen-printing, each colour is printed separately. Having colour-separated files makes the process faster and more accurate.

• If your design includes text, make sure the fonts are converted to paths (outlines/curves).
• This prevents font issues. If we don't have your font installed, your design could look different. Converting text to paths ensures it stays exactly as you created it.

• If you send bitmap files (like TIF or PSD), they must be at actual print size or larger and at least 300dpi.
• Each colour should be placed on a separate layer.
• This is not our preferred method and may involve extra charges if editing is required. Not suitable for CAD Cut.

• PDFs are fine as long as they are created from vector artwork and remain editable.
• Don't save a bitmap image as a PDF – it will still be a bitmap and may need redrawing.

We accept high-resolution JPG, BMP, TIF, EPS, and AI files, provided the quality is clear and sharp. For first-time embroidery orders, there is a one-time £9.99 setup fee to convert logos or graphics into embroidery format (digitising). Once digitised, your design will be stored on file for all future orders. Text-only embroidery has the same flat £9.99 set-up fee.