ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
GRAPHIC ARTWORK
Artwork E-mail:
Please forward all electronic artwork for orders to: Artwork Fees:
Artwork clean up ,touch-ups, typesetting, or re-sizing requiring less than 1/2 hour is free.
Any additional artwork time spent by the factory will be billed at $40. USD per 1/2 hour. Parle will only notify you of this additional charge if it exceeds 1/2 hour of additional time or $40.USD Add one-three days to standard lead times. If you send low-resolution artwork, we will assume that you want us to clean it and will bill you accordingly.ACCEPTABLE ARTWORK FILE FORMATS:
Large format printing:
EPS, Adobe Illustrator, Vector, Adobe Photo Shop
Outline all fonts for text
No less than 100 dpi at full sizeEmbroidery:
If digitizing services are required, please send art in an acceptable camera-ready formatAll Other Methods:
Vector artwork is preferred (.eps, .ai, or .cdr). Vector graphics are composed of paths, while raster files are composed of pixels.
Raster file artwork, more commonly called bitmap, is not recommended.
MAC or PC format vector artwork is preferredPlease NOTE:
Artwork received in a format other than vector may result in additional art charges.Quick-Tips to help you prepare your artwork:
- Placed images (Illustrator or Corel) are not recommended and will incur artwork charges.
- All fonts must be converted to outlines to avoid font substitutions.
- Include font and size desired if typesetting is requested.
- Artwork for multi-color imprints should be sent as a color separated file (exceptions: Photo Real and Epoxy Dome).
- Unacceptable formats: Word files, .gif, .jpeg (under 600 dpi), and Power Point files
Logo Placement and Sizing:
Unless a specific size is indicated on your purchase order, Parle will determine the most appropriate size for your imprint. If no imprint area is indicated, we reserve the right to decorate in the area most suitable for the artwork and method specified.Artwork Labeling:
To help us match your e-mailed or hard copy artwork to your order, indicate the following information with your artwork:
- Company name
- Purchase order number
- Contact name and phone number (with extension)
- Format used
- PMS color choice
- Due Date or Event Date
Please NOTE:
Failure to provide all necessary information will delay the processing of your order.