General Information & Tips

Shirt Color Makes A Big Difference

Shirt color makes a big difference in the final product you receive .White shirts are always cheaper and easier to reproduce colors on. Black shirts are the most expensive and the hardest to reproduce color on.When choosing the color of the shirt remember that the dye in the color will migrate in to the ink. Some colors are worse than others, especially with 50/50 blend t-shirts.

Simple colors like red, green, orange, do not state exactly what colors you have in mind. If you have send a specific color in one of our catalogs, please state that color. If you say “Light Blue” there are several light colored blue shirts from some of our suppliers. If you have a color in mind browse thru our catalog to locate the exact color.

Frequently Asked Questions &
General Information

ARTWORK

In what format can I send you my artwork?
*Vector Art can be saved as EPS, AI and CDR
*Emailed artwork must include a P.O. number.
*Disks 3.5″, ZIP, CD & CDR-W
*Fax or email a composite or proof of your artwork
*Provide any other that is related to your artwork
*Artwork must be no less than 300 D.P.I

What is camera ready artwork?
All type is set and sized correctly and pasted up in correct position.

Is a fax camera ready?
Camera ready art IS NOT faxed copies, letterhead, business cards, photocopies, hand sketches, imprinted merchandise, or any other artwork which needs to be touched up, color separated, or made one color. However, the graphic artist that created the above items for you would probably have the original artwork on file that WOULD be camera ready.

My artwork needs some “touch-up.” Is there a charge for that?
Yes, any artwork that is not camera ready will incur a fee

I don’t have a design. Is there a charge to make a design for me?
The design we create will be your artwork and the fee will be determined by the amount of work involved

ORDERING

Can I mix the shirt types in my order (t-shirts, tanks, golf shirts)?
Yes, you can mix colors and sizes.

Can I have different ink colors on different color shirts?
Yes, but there will be an extra charge for changing ink colors

If I reorder, do you keep my artwork or screens?
We do keep the art but not the screens, so there will always be a screen charge.

How do I place my order?
Orders can be placed in person at our office or by e-mail or fax.

I already have shirts. Will you print on them?
Yes, we will print on your shirts.

Do the prices of the products become lower when I buy larger quantities?
Yes, the bigger the quantity the less the cost.

TURN-AROUND TIME

How long will it take my order to be done?
Production will occur after the artwork confirmation.The turn-around time is approximately 2 weeks.

PROOFS

Can I get a proof of my product?
Yes, but you are subject to additional charges.

WASHING

Do I have to wash my product a special way?
No thread or material color is 100% color fast under ALL washing conditions, therefore we are not responsible for damage of items due to miscare on customers part. Please read the care label on your product and wash per the manufacturer directions.

Will the printing fade on my shirts after a few washings?
It will eventually fade, but there are washing instruction available to prolong the life of the design

WHAT IS DIGITIZING?

Quality Digitizing makes for Creative embroidery. It can take a plain design and make it special. Digitizing artwork for machine embroidery is very different than digitizing graphics for printing. For embroidery the digitizer not only picks shapes and colors, he chooses or creates textures and blends thread colors to create 3 dimensional looks. We do custom embroidery and digitizing on all types of garments.

Please note that art charges, set-up fees are subject to change.

(814) 443-1221
sspdesigns4u@yahoo.com
4185 Glades Pike Road
Somerset, PA 15501