What is PMS Color Matching?

PMS stands for Pantone Matching System®. PMS Color charts allow you to choose the exact color of your logo based on a 3-4 digit color system. Not all products allow for PMS color matching and some will have an extra fee. This will be listed on the product page. PLEASE NOTE: Because computer monitors display colors in RGB format, the color that you see on your screen may not be accurately calibrated to the actual PMS color chart.  Most of our items use the PMS solid coated color books.

What if I don't have artwork in the correct format?

Send over whatever you have and let us evaluate it. We will do whatever we can to make sure that your order is not held up because of artwork issues. We can recreate your logo quickly with little or no charge. For most artwork we offer this service for a small fee of $25. Actual cost will be quoted upon request. When completed we give you the file to own and reuse. This is a tremendous savings of time and money. Note – you must have the rights to the artwork being vectorized.

What is the difference between vector and raster art?

1. Raster art (also called bitmap art) is a dot matrix data structure representing digital art composed of horizontal and vertical rows of pixels or points of color. A raster is technically characterized by the width and height of the image in pixels and by the number of bits per pixel. When raster images are enlarged, the image quality diminishes. The following file types are ALWAYS raster-based:  .JPG | .GIF | .PNG | .TIF | .BMP | .PSD

What is Vector Artwork?

A vector file is made up of lines, curves, shapes and fonts all saved in outlines; different than files many people are more accustomed to via Microsoft Office.  A Vector file is a graphics file that contains a vector image, rather than a raster or bitmapped image. Shapes and lines make up vector graphics, which are fully scalable images, while raster images are made of pixels and cannot be scaled up without loss. Vector graphics appear smooth at the edges no matter how they are sized, whereas raster graphics appear jagged, or pixilated when scaled up.

What is acceptable artwork for my products?

Most artwork will need to be vectored art: Adobe Illustrator files (vector art with paths) saved as .AI or .EPS, .PDF, or .SVG format with all fonts converted to outlines is preferred. For full-color digital imprint method rastered art may be excepted. These files should be a resolution of 600 dpi at 100% of the requested size: The file should be saved in either a .TIF, .EPS, or .JPG format. Keep in mind that artwork created in Microsoft Office programs such as PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, Excel, etc. is not acceptable.

What are the requirements for your 48 Hour Rush Service?

Order must be clearly marked 48 Hour Rush under “Additional Information” and include in-hands date.

Imprint available as 1-color, 1-location only, unless otherwise specified.

Order must be received before 2:00 pm CST, Monday through Friday.

Artwork must be submitted production-ready in vector form, all fonts converted to outlines (.ai or .eps format).

No proof will be provided. If we see there is an issue with your art, we will notify you.

Full Color, engraving and embroidery not available on selected products.

Is there a standard minimum ordering quantity?

Minimum order quantities vary by product.

What is a set up charge?

In order to imprint an item, our production facility must translate the artwork into a usable format for their machines such as a screen or die depending on the decorating technique used. This process is referred to as “set-up”. Set-up fees vary depending on the item and are listed on each product page. On most items, a 1-color, 1-location print is included with the standard set-up fee. Additional set-up fees may apply for multiple colors and additional locations. For some products there is no charge for set up.

Can I ship the order on my UPS or FedEx account number?

You are more than welcome to use your own UPS or FedEx shipping account number for most of your freight charges. There are a few instances when you will not be able to use your shipper number. This is something we will let you know right away. Please note, if you choose to use your shipper number, you must supply us with a shipping account number before the order is finalized.

Which shipping methods do you use?

UPS Carbon Neutral Ground is our standard and preferred shipping method. FedEx or UPS 3-Day, 2-Day and Overnight are also available for expedited shipping.

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