Requirements for printing on textile that must be followed
In what format should I prepare the files?
We prepare files for printing in .png format because: this format offers the best possible image quality and is the only format that supports transparent backgrounds.
If your press files are vector (.pdf, .ai, .svg), we convert them into suitable press files ourselves.
Quality
In order to obtain the highest quality print, it is necessary to comply with the following requirements.
Minimum requirements: Dimensions of the longest side: 5000px. Resolution: 300DPI.
Cropping
Files must be cropped within the desired graphics, eg:
Color mode
Work on CMYK documents.
Avoid fluorescent colors.
Contrary to what it seems, the RGB profile we see on screens is wider than CMYK. This includes, for example, fluorescent colors. Unfortunately, these colors, like all colors not included in CMYK, cannot be printed. The result will be dull, the color will not be extracted.
Avoid micro-details.
After cropping or file management, there are often many micro-details that need to be removed.
These micro details can be printed, therefore, to avoid unplanned disturbances, it is necessary to take into account whether your file is in order.
Avoid transparency.
Press files must be 100% opacity. The file must not contain transparent details.
If transparent details are necessary and cannot be removed, we recommend placing a white background under the transparent details.
How do I know if my file is 100% opacity?
In the program you use to prepare the files, place a colored background under the desired graphic. If the transparency grid is visible, the file is transparent.
In conclusion:
- File has to be in .png format;
- File has to have transparent background;
- File has to be 300 DPI resolution;
- The dimensions of the longest side of the file must be at least 5000px;
- The file must be cropped within the desired graphics;
- Avoid fluorescent colors;
- Avoid micro-details;
- File has to be 100% opacity.