Artwork Requirements
Bring Your Company to Life
This page is simply a tool that is designed to give a better understanding of the different decorating techniques available in the industry and the type of artwork that is required. Always feel free to contact us directly with any questions or concerns.
Sending Artwork
All artwork can be sent via email if it is under 15MB. If your art is too large to email you can upload to our secure ftp portal. If you do not have a username and password, please contact your sales rep or email info@dg3.com.
Artwork Formats
Most commonly all artwork will need to be vector artwork that could be provided as one of the following choices. Please make sure all fonts are converted to outlines or supplied, images and links are embedded or supplied.
- AI or EPS (Adobe Illustrator)
- PDF (Adobe Acobat)
Full-color artwork will need to be high-resolution files that can be provided as one of the following choices. Resolution needs to be a minimum of 300dpi at actual size. Images captured from webpages are typically 72dpi and will not be useable. JPEGS and other similar pixelated compressed image files are not acceptable files.
- PSD (Adobe Photoshop)
- PDF (Adobe Acrobat)
- TIFF (Image File)
Artwork Tips
Product templates are available on the majority of promotional items. Always request this before designing your artwork. If your artwork design goes to an edge, always add a minimum of 1/8” bleed. Turning your fonts into outlines is a secure method to assure nothing is altered during the transfer of files or the loading of fonts.
Decorating Techniques
Screen printing is a technique whereby a mesh is used to transfer ink onto a substrate. A blade or squeegee is moved across the screen to fill the open mesh apertures with ink, and a reverse stroke then causes the screen to touch the substrate along a line of contact.
Silk Screen
Embroidery is the craft of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn.
Embroidery
Debossing is the processes of creating a recessed relief images and designs in paper and other materials. A debossed pattern is sunken into the surface of the material.
Debossed
Embossing is the processes of creating a raised images and designs in paper and other materials. An embossed pattern is raised against the background.
Embossed
Sublimation or dye sublimation is the process that uses heat to transfer dye directly onto or into the substrate
Sublimation
Pad printing is a printing process that can transfer a 2-D image onto a 3-D object. This is accomplished using an indirect offset printing process that involves an image being transferred from the cliché via a silicone pad onto a substrate.
Pad Printing
Laser engraving, which is a subset of laser marking, is the practice using lasers to engrave an object.
Laser Engraving
Heat Transfer is a cutting-edge technique that is able to transfer an image from one s ubstrate to another with superior clarity and precision.
Heat Transfer
Infusion is a new method that seamlessly infuses logos with our custom-made fabrics.
Infusion
HXD is a unique decoration method that creates a subtle pop from the product surface to give your logo a whole new dimension.
HXD
Etching typically uses a chemical or sandblasting to create a tone on tone look.
Etching
Epoxy Domes will add dimension and shine to your one-, multi- or 4-color logo by placing it under a clear, high-gloss polyurethane dome with black bezel.
Epoxy Dome
Foil stamping is the application of metallic or pigmented foil on to a solid surface by application of a heated die onto foil, making it permanently adhere to the surface below leaving the design of the dye.
