File Setup & Artwork Guidelines – Long Beach

Production-ready art means faster approvals and cleaner prints. Send vector or 300 DPI at size, clear placements, and Pantone targets when color matters. Minimum 50 pieces. Screen only—no DTG/DTF/embroidery.

Good input prevents delays. We right-size art to avoid wrap, plan underbases for dark garments, and document placements so reorders match.

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Best File Formats

Vector: AI, PDF (outlined text), EPS
Raster: 300 DPI at final size (PSD, TIFF, PNG). Avoid low-res JPEGs.
Fonts: outline/convert to curves; include font files only if edits needed.

Sizing & Placement

Front prints: keep width sensible to avoid side wrap (often ≤11")
Back prints: size for on-body readability and line spacing
Sleeves/legs: note exact distance from cuff/hem
Inside necks: final art at print size; include RN/size if required

Color & Pantone

Provide Pantone Solid Coated numbers for color-critical jobs
Dark garments: expect an underbase for opacity; we plan separations accordingly
Limit colors if you need faster turns or budget sensitivity

Authority: Pantone Matching System

Common Issues to Avoid

Low-res web art enlarged to print size
Hairline strokes/dots that close up on press
Metallic/foil requests without testing for durability
Changes after mockup approval (adds delay)

Hand-off Checklist

Final art file (vector or 300 DPI at size)
Placement map with sizes per location
Pantone targets if color-critical
Garment style/color/quantities per size
Deadline and pickup/delivery preferences

Best File Formats

Sizing & Placement

Color & Pantone

Common Issues to Avoid

Hand-off Checklist

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