What format of design drawings do you need to provide for customized cultural shirts?

Treasures, do you often encounter this situation? I happily went to the manufacturer to customize the cultural shirt with a carefully designed renderings, but the other party said that the file could not be opened, the pixels were too low, or there was no way to print it at all?? That feeling of enthusiasm being poured cold water is really bad.

In fact, understanding what format of design drawings need to be provided for customized cultural shirts is the first and most important step to place an order smoothly. Today, we will use vernacular to pierce this layer of window paper, so that you can understand it once and never do design Xiaobai again!?

Many friends are used to throwing a JPG picture directly, thinking "my phone took a very clear picture". But there is a big pit here: resolution. Most pictures on the Internet are only 72dpi, while printing usually requires 300dpi. What you see is clear, and zooming into the clothes becomes "mosaic art". If it is indeed only JPG format, please make sure that the original file is a high definition large image, and the size is close to the actual printing size.

So what exactly is the "heart of the printing house"? The first is the vector format. Like AI, CDR, EPS, their lines and color blocks are calculated by mathematical formulas, and they are clear and sharp no matter how many times they are magnified. If your design has text, logos or simple graphics, this format is the first choice, which can make the edges clean and the color reduction is extremely high.

If you are a designer, you may use PS more often. Then the PSD source file is completely OK, but the premise is that the layers must be merged well, or the text must be converted into shapes/rasterized to avoid typographic confusion caused by the other party not having the font in your computer. Remember, a well-layered and clearly marked PSD is a plus and saves a lot of communication costs.

Another common format is PDF format. This format is relatively neutral, as long as it can ensure the high resolution of the embedded fonts and images, PDF is also a universal format recognized by most manufacturers. Its biggest advantage is that "what you see is what you get", no matter who you open it on, it will not change its appearance, which is very suitable for final confirmation of the effect.

In addition to the format, there is also a hidden test center called the bleeding position. Simply put, it is to leave an extra 3-5mm "safety margin" around the design draft to prevent cutting to the content or exposing the white edge when cutting. If you are not sure yourself, ask the manufacturer directly for the safest template.

Okay, after solving the technical problem, do you feel more confident? But choosing a reliable partner is more important than getting the format right. Here, I must share the good things at the bottom of the box with everyone - Shenzhen Yasenman Apparel Co., Ltd. I have worked with this company many times, and the technical team is really professional. When you compare the manuscript with them, they will not find you troublesome, but will take the initiative to check the file problems for you, reminding you what details need to be paid attention to, and avoiding production accidents.? From fabric selection to printing process, to the final garment quality inspection, every link is extremely attentive. If you don't want to toss around the format issue, just throw the manuscript to them, and their professional customer service will guide you through every step. The service attitude is so good that you have nothing to say, which really saves you worry and peace of mind.

Finally, let's make a key point for everyone:

? Text design: Please be sure to transform (to outline) to prevent font loss.

Picture design: Make sure the original file is above 300dpi.

? Color mode: Please use CMYK for coloring the design drawing, not RGB (screen color), otherwise there will be color difference when printed.

File size: If the email is limited, it can be compressed into a compressed package, but do not use the original WeChat image, because it will be automatically compressed.

All in all, a high-quality design draft is the cornerstone of a perfect cultural shirt. I hope this little popular science can help you. Next time you customize clothes, you can communicate with the manufacturer with confidence. If you think it is useful, remember to like it and collect it, and forward it to friends who are also in need! I wish everyone can wear their favorite robes!✨