Artwork Checklist for Screen Printing & Embroidery

Most production delays are not press problems — they are file problems. Blurry logos, mystery colors, and “make it bigger” notes after the mockup all burn calendar days. Use this checklist before you hit send so your quote can become a proof instead of a scavenger hunt.

Best file types (in order)

Vector: .AI, .EPS, .SVG, or PDF with live vectors
High-res raster only if vector does not exist (300 DPI at print size)
Avoid screenshot WhatsApp crops as the “final” art

Full studio rules live on our upload artwork page. If the logo needs redrawing, start with graphic arts — that is cheaper than reprinting a soft mark.

Tell us how the art will be decorated

Screen printing: spot colors vs full color, front/back/sleeve, approx width
Embroidery: intended size, garment type (tee, polo, hat), thread color notes
Patches: shape, size, border, backing preference

Method changes the file prep. A stitch-ready mark is not automatically a four-screen print separation. Compare methods in screen printing vs embroidery if you are unsure.

Colors without the guessing game

Name brand colors (or Pantone when you have them). “Make it red like our Instagram” is not a production spec. On dark garments, call out whether white underbase is expected. For hats, confirm thread colors against the crown fabric.

Placement and size notes that save remakes

Left chest vs full front vs sleeve — pick one primary
Width in inches at the widest point
Keep tiny legal text off embroidery when possible

Quote-ready send list

Primary logo file (vector preferred)
Garment style / color from the Shop
Decoration method preference (or ask us to recommend)
Quantity + size breakdown
In-hand date

Files ready? Request a quote with this checklist attached, or open the formal artwork guidelines and submit cleanly the first time.

Artwork Checklist for Screen Printing & Embroidery Quotes (Files That Don’t Stall Production)