Decorating Information
Screenprint
Artwork Specifications
- Acceptable file formats: EPS, AI, CDR
- Non-acceptable formats: DOC, GIF, HTML, JPG, PDF, PNG, PSD,TIF
Standard Imprint Colors
black, brown (PMS 463), green (PMS 348), grey (PMS 429), light blue (PMS 292), metallic gold, metallic silver, navy (PMS 282), neon pink (PMS 806), orange (PMS 021), pink (PMS 212), purple (PMS 268), red (PMS 200), royal (PMS 293), teal (PMS 322), white, yellow (PMS 108), yellow/gold (PMS 1235)
Embroidery
Artwork Specifications
- Acceptable disk formats: Brother, Happy, Melco, Stellar, Tajima, Toyota, ZSK
Dye Sublimation
- Can only be produced on 100% polyester accessories
- Acceptable file formats: EPS, AI, CDR, JPG, PSD,TIF (bitmap files must be 300 dpi)
- Exact PMS color match cannot be guaranteed
Specialty Decorating
Market Identity offers the latest in silkscreen technology to make your name stand out and your message endure.
Metallic Foil
A high-polished logo really pops.
- Available colors: gold, iridescent, red, silver
- Best used with: contrasting and dark accessory colors
- Run charge: add $0.50 per piece
Puff
Raised graphics heighten visibility.
- Special applications: Braille imprinting
- Available colors: all standard imprint colors
- Run charge: add $.25 per piece
Glow-In-The-Dark
Day or night, you’ll shine like a star.
- Available colors: ink glows green
- Run charge: add $0.50 per piece
Dye Sublimation
High-tech transfer process reproduces vibrant photo-like images.
- Available images: stock or provide your own photo
- Best used for: photos, logos, half-tones, shadows
- Run charge: add $.50 per piece
Specialty ink styles can only be used on fabric accessories; some exceptions apply. Due to the unique nature of these inks, some artwork restrictions may apply. Not all artwork is suitable for specialty decorating. Contact our Art Department for assistance in determining if specialty decorating will work well with your artwork.
Art Prep Requirements
Only electronic/digital files will be accepted, and must conform to the following formats and specifications:
- Platform: PC or Mac (must have file extension)
- Native vector files only. Raster graphics or images, grayscale and gradients are NOT permitted.
- Formats not accepted for screen printing: JPG, GIF, TIF, PSD, PDF, PNG, DOC, HTML.
- Fonts: All fonts must be converted to curves/outlines. When no font is specified, our standard font for straight line type will be used (Arial). When requesting a specific font style, you must provide the name and black-and white copy of the font. If the exact font style cannot be matched, the most similar font available will be substituted.
- Transmission: e-mail or CD
Artwork Submission/Return
- E-mail artwork: mailart@marketidentity.com
- Please include your purchase order number and company name on all e-mail correspondence and disks.
- To have artwork returned, you must include an addressed return envelope with proper postage with your request. Artwork will be retained for a rolling 12-month period, then discarded.
Artwork Assistance
Our Art Department is available to assist you in preparing your artwork for a quoted charge.
