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How do I submit artwork for screen printing?

Artwork must be submitted following these guidelines:

VECTOR ART:
Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
Encapsulated PostScript (.eps)
Portable Document Format (.pdf)

Vector files are preferred files. All fonts must be converted to outlines.

PHOTOSHOP FILES: (.psd)
Photoshop files must be CREATED at 300dpi or higher in the EXACT print size desired or larger.
JPEG and TIFF files are only accepted if saved at 300dpi in the EXACT print size.
All font layers must be rasterized.

Word (.doc), PowerPoint (.ppt), Excel (.xls), Rich Text Format (.rtf), Graphics Interchange Format (.gif),
Ping (.png), Bitmap (.bmp) files are NOT accepted.

Files submitted outside of these requirements are subject to additional charges and production delays.

Artwork creation is charged at an hourly rate of $35.00/hr. One hour minimum. This hourly rate applies to any changes made to artwork that is not submitted within the required guidelines. All provided artwork files are kept on file for reorder purposes only. Created and recreated artwork and artwork files remain the property of Artsubstance. Vellums, Films and Screens remain the property of Artsubstance and may be disgarded without notice.