Depending on the printing technique you choose, there are specific requirements for your print files. To ensure we can print your design in optimal quality exactly as you envision, please pay attention to the following when preparing your files.
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Screen Printing Requirements
Print Files:
- Must be provided as vector graphics (line art)
- Text converted to outlines (curves)
- Contours/outlines converted to paths
- Minimum line thickness: 0.5 mm
- Maximum print size varies depending on the product
- Accepted file formats: PDF, EPS, AI, SVG
Color Specifications:
- Colors specified in Pantone C Solid Coated
- Special colors possible depending on the product, e.g., reflective printing or metallic colors
- Colors must be set at 100% opacity — no transparencies
- Gradients are not supported
Examples of a logo in screen printing
Requirements for Digital Printing
Print Files:
For logos, text, and other graphic elements:
- Must be provided as vector graphics (line art)
- Text converted to outlines (curves)
- Contours/outlines converted to paths
- Minimum line thickness: 0.75 mm
- Accepted file formats: PDF, EPS, AI, SVG
For image and photo designs:
- Must be provided as raster graphics (pixel images)
- In original print size with a minimum resolution of 150 dpi (Bezieht sich auf die schlussendliche Größe auf dem fertigen Produkt und kann je nach Produkt variieren)
- Accepted file formats: JPG, PNG, TIFF
Color Specifications:
- Colors specified in Pantone C Solid Coated
- Special colors are not possible, e.g., reflective printing or metallic colors
- Colors should ideally be set at 100% opacity
- Gradients are allowed
Example of Digital Printing:
What is Pantone C and why do we use it?
Pantone C Solid Coated is a globally used color system.
To match our customers’ color requirements as accurately as possible, we have chosen to use this color system. This gives us a significant advantage: even for reorders, the color results can be largely maintained despite changes in materials or new machine settings. For the same reasons, many printing companies already work with the Pantone color system.
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