ADCOLOR GARMENT ART SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
PREFERRED FILE TYPES:
1. PDF.
If no changes are necessary to the file and it is ready to print as is, the preferred PDF format is a PDF/X-3 saved with Acrobat 8 (PDF1.7) compatibility. If you’re file is to be scaled more than 200% be sure to turn off downsampling or set the resolution as necessary for the above specifications.
2. VECTOR (preferred): Adobe Illustrator. PDF from vector file. CorelDraw files, if they have been exported as .ai, .eps or .pdf files.
Vector based art is the most preferred format for receiving art files for your order. These files provided cleaner lines and can be scaled without loss of quality. All text should be converted to outlines or paths. If supplying native editable files, please include all fonts used and any linked support files. Not doing so may may require us to find suitable replacement fonts that may or may not match exactly.
Please convert all colors in your artwork to spot color and label the swatches with PMS(Pantone™ Matching System) numbers. By utilizing the Pantone® Matching System, we are able to communicate color clearly.
3. RASTER: Adobe Photoshop, PSD files and TIFFs. High Resolution PDFs.
Rasterized or bitmapped art files are created in programs such as Adobe Photoshop. They are generally larger in size, more complex and sometimes require more work to separate. One disadvantage to rasterized art is that it’s quality is diminished when increasing it’s size. To avoid sizing issues please refer to resolution specifications above.
4. CAMERA READY ART:
True camera-ready art is a clear black and white image on white paper at a size that can be enlarged to maintain image integrity (i.e.: no pixelization occurs when re-sizing). Lines are thick. There are no grays. Paper is not wrinkled, ripped, or taped together and no smudges, spots, or pencil or pen marks cover the image in any way.
5. MULTIPAGE DOCUMENT LAYOUT: InDesign, Quark Xpress
When providing mulitpage documents for print please include all fonts and support images. Both InDesign and Quark have built in functions to automatically collect all necessary files for production. InDesign uses a function called “Package” and Quark uses “Collect for Output”. Both are located under “File” in the main menu.
NON-PREFERRED FORMATS:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- photocopied or faxed art
- Business card or letterhead logos
- Low Resolution PDF
- low resolution web graphics bitmapped clipart or jpegs
While we MAY be able to use these, they will not yield the highest quality results and will require an art fee to get them to a usable state. Feel free to call the Adcolor Art Department for specifics.
MAXIMUM IMPRINT SIZES:
(sizes may vary depending on specific garment)
Adult Size Shirt (front/back) S - XXL (this will work for larger sizes as well): 12”wide X 14”tall
Youth Size Shirt (front/back) XS - XL: 9.5”wide X 11”tall
Toddler Size Shirt (front/back): 5”wide X 12”tall
Crest: 4.5”wide X 4.5”tall
Long Sleeve: 14”wide X 3”tall
Short Sleeve: 4.5”wide X 3”tall
Hats: 3.5”wide X 2.125”tall
Totes: Sizes will vary per actual bag ordered.
ART PLACEMENT:
SUBMISSION OF ART:
Adcolor provides several means of submitting artwork. We accept CD/DVD media, SD cards and jump drives.You can also submit files electronically based on file size.
Adcolor offers a file transfer service on our website. Please visit our website at “www.adcolorinc.com” and click on the “File Transfer” button in the lower left. You will have to answer a couple of questions and the select the file that you want to upload to Adcolor. Your browser will appear to be frozen while the transfer is in progress, but you will get a confirmation that the file has been uploaded successfully. This service is extremely useful and we will receive your
artwork immediately, unlike conventional email where there can be delays from several minutes to several hours.
When emailing or uploading art please use compression software such as Stuffit or Winzip to ensure proper transferring of digital files. Uncompressed files have a higher chance of becoming corrupt during the email or upload process.
PROCESSING OF ART:
Once sufficient artwork or direction has been received we will begin processing of your order. You will receive an emailed proof to confirm placement and color of art. This proof can be replied to via email or fax to note approval of artwork of changes if necessary.
QUESTIONS:
The experienced designers of the Adcolor Art Department are always happy to answer questions. Feel free to contact us.
Adcolor Art Department
620 Adcolor Dr.
Lexington, KY 40511
email: art@adcolorinc.com
phone: (859) 253-1046
fax: (859) 519-1002
