Preferred Software and File Specifications

1. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Pagemaker, Macromedia Freehand, CorelDraw and QuarkXpress.
    
2. Non-gradient artwork (Vector-based artwork for screen print jobs) must be provided in Adobe Illustrator (.ai), editable EPS, Macromedia Freehand (.fh) or CorelDraw (.cdr) files.
   
3. Logos must always be provided in vector-based software*, or editable EPS on transparent background (final size or higher, CMYK color, minimum resolution of 250** dpi (preferable resolution is 300 dpi).
   
4.  If images are created with vector-based software* and are going to be linked, they must be provided (with non-broken links) in a folder named "images" or "pictures".
   
5.  Photographic images, or images containing gradients (artwork for sublimation jobs), must be provided in PSD file format – preferably in layers (this will help production if slight adjustments need to be made).
   
6. PSD files should be provided in CMYK mode.
   
7.  If artwork requires custom ink (Pantone©), images should be generated in DCS2 format. In vector software all colors MUST be specified in either Color List Window, CMYK and/or Pantone©.
   
8.  PSD files should be set to a minimum resolution of 250** dpi. Preferable resolution is 300 dpi.
   
9.  In Photoshop, all text must be RASTERIZED, otherwise font family and/or source must be provided.
   
10.  In vector-based software all text must be converted into OUTLINES, otherwise font family and/or source must be provided.
    
11.  Using Coral Draw, artwork can be saved as Adobe Illustrator or Macromedia Freehand. Note: Before saving, ensure all fonts used are converted into curves, otherwise font family and/or source must be provided.
    
12.  Standard Stubby Holder size*** = XXXmm(W) x XXXmm(H).
    
13.  Sublimation Jobs: (Allow 3mm bleed each side) = XXXmm(W) x XXX(H).
    
14.  Local Screen Printing Jobs: (Max printing area) = XXXmm(W) x XXmm(H).
    
15.  Note: Above dimensions are based on flat panel. We cannot guarantee correct PMS color matching, as color registration on neoprene differs by print material.

*Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Freehand and CorelDraw.
** Non-interpolated image, resolution MUST be generated from original source with this specification (scanned, photographic, etc.). For images, resolution is generated in DOTS PER INCH (dpi).
*** Size is always generated by WIDTH (W) as the first measurement and HEIGHT (H) as the second measurement. All units are measured in millimeters (mm).