Acceptable file formats include .ai, .eps, and .pdf, created in Adobe Illustrator.
Artwork that is placed or linked into documents does not meet requirements. Please embed all images.
See Personalization requirements for orders with copy changes.
Artwork should be sized to fit the stated imprint area.
Art Charges
Artwork that does not meet requirements, or needs modification to ensure a quality imprint, will incur art charges at a rate of $60 (C) per hour, with a minimum of $30 (C).
If art charges will be incurred, customer service will notify you prior to setup.
Image change fee: $20 (G) per image, per order.
Signature redrawing fee: $25 (G)
Logo redrawing fee: $31.25 (G) and up based on complexity.
Proofs
No charge for the first two proofs.
Additional proofs: $18 (C)
All edits must be requested in writing, and require reproofing and approval.
Fonts
Simple, bold sans-serif fonts are recommended.
Many serif and script fonts contain marks that will not etch properly.
On orders without copy changes, outline all fonts.
On orders with copy changes, send artwork in both outline and text formats.
See Personalization requirements for instructions on submitting copy changes.
Art charges will be incurred on an hourly basis for font searching and matching.
Etching
Black and white vector artwork is required. No grayscale or halftones.
Artwork should be created with a minimum of 1 point line weight.
Gaps as well as fills need to be a minimum of 1 point thick.
Registered trademark symbols may fill in at small sizes. 0.075" diameter works for most materials. Use 0.15" diameter for glass.
Small logo details may need to be simplified or enlarged for best results.
The smallest etchable sans-serif font is Humnst777 at 9 pt, with a .15 stroke and tracking at 30.
The smallest etchable serif font is ZapfCalligr BT at 13 pt, with a .15 stroke and tracking at 30.
Colorfill requires gaps between colors of at least 0.25"
Printing & PMS Matching
Dye Sublimation
Uses heat to transfer dye directly into materials. The resulting imprint is long lasting and durable.
Unlike screen print and pad printing, it allows full colors and fine details with no additional costs.
One limitation of sublimation is that the color white cannot be printed.
Printed colors may vary between orders and are not considered defective.
PMS Colors
For the closest possible PMS match per order, a PMS matching charge of $50 (G) must be on your PO.
Even with a PMS matching charge on your order, exact color matches are not guaranteed.
Color claims will be resolved at the customer's expense if a spec sample is not requested.
Full Color Direct Print
Our state of the art UV-LED direct printer creates vibrant full color imprints with exceptional print quality on a wide range of materials and items.
White ink is available.
For the closest possible PMS match per order, a PMS matching charge of $50 (G) must be on your PO. Color claims will be resolved at the customer's expense if a PMS matching charge is not on the PO. Even with a PMS matching charge on your order, exact color matches are not guaranteed.
Color claims will be resolved at the customer's expense if a spec sample is not requested.