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Printing guidelines
By Printshoot, november 6, 2023
This guide aims to assist you in achieving success in producing top-notch print-on-demand products for your eCommerce store. Thoroughly examine and adhere to these recommendations. By doing so, both you and your customers are more likely to explore, design, and appreciate the high-quality products that make print on demand so appealing.
1- Use High-Quality Designs :
A design with poor and low resolution will consistently result in a low-quality print. To prevent this issue, ensure that your designs have a resolution high enough to meet quality standards. Also this guarantees a crisp image devoid of blurriness or pixelation. Even when reducing the size of your artwork elements for printing, your image should maintain sharpness.
if you using photoshop When designing your artwork, generate files at 100% of the print dimensions with a resolution of 300 DPI.
2- Print Dimensions Per Product :
3- Transparent Backgrounds :
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4- Printing Text and Lines :
The recommended minimum font size is 48pt and minimum line weight is 6pt as shown in the examples below.
5- Choosing Colors :
Be aware that extremely subtle color variations between the colors in your artwork and the base color of the product (a dark gray design on a black shirt) may not reproduce as anticipated in the print. In general, RGB screen colors tend to appear more vibrant on the screen compared to CMYK colors when printed on products.
6- Print Size :
The dimensions of a design should be determined by the shirt’s intended purpose, the garment’s features, and the specific characteristics of the design. Note that certain shapes, such as circles and squares, often appear more visually appealing when scaled smaller than the standard size. Take into account the overall surface area of the print, considering not only the width and height but also the design’s total coverage.
7- Right Placement Of Design :
Print placement involves the precise measurement of where to position the design within the designated location. If opting for a distinctive print placement, ensure there’s a valid rationale behind the choice. Individuals to T-shirt design may not be aware that a standard full front placement isn’t precisely halfway between the shirt’s top and bottom. Instead, it typically falls around 7-10 cm from the collar. This clarification is crucial to avoid a common error like the belly print, which is generally unflattering.