Our DTG and Sublimation Process
Once your order has been placed and we’ve received your artwork and specific instructions, the following is what you can expect from us. If you have any questions before you place your order, please contact us at (719) 393-0806 or email us at sales@qualityartprinting.com.
(Please note, If you have uploaded your own art we will go through the following steps.)
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Step 1: Review the art
Every order receives a professional design review from our in-house graphic artist and digital printing experts. To start, we ask for the highest resolution image you currently have. The higher the image resolution, the better. The bottom line is your product will only be as good as the art you provide us. DTG and Sublimation are very high resolution processes which translates to very detailed images on your products.
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Step 2: Optimization
This process is all about making sure the final print comes out as close to the original as possible. We will enhance the image as much as possible so that everything you love about the original art comes through in the print. We’re happy to work with any image you provide, even if it takes a bit of polishing. We have mastered the art of transforming designs into masterpieces. For businesses, check with your web developer or marketing team to provide you with any raw logo image files.
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Step 3: Mock Ups
If you’re placing a new order for five or more pieces, we’ll send you a digital copy of this updated work (mock-up/proof) and ask that you approve it before printing begins. This is the stage where you make sure the size and placement of your order are correct. If you’re placing a re-order of any quantity or a new order for 4 pieces or fewer, we won’t send a proof unless the design is especially complex, or you request a proof during checkout. You can call us at 1-719-393-0806 if you have any questions about your order.
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Step 4: Printing/Shipping
The last step in the process is to print and ship your order. Once your order has been shipped, we will contact you with the tracking information.
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File Types for Direct to Garment
When it comes to printing, pixels matter. There are two types of images: Bitmap/raster and vector. Raster images use pixels, Photoshop files are an example of a raster image. The higher number of pixels an image contains, the better resolution it will have which translates to better quality prints. Pixels have a direct effect on the scaling capabilities of an image. The more pixels an image contains, the larger it can be scaled without becoming boxy, or “pixelated.”
Vector images, however, use mathematical calculations between two different points to create geometrical shapes. The process itself uses lines instead of pixels, and because of that, they are infinitely scalable. No matter how large you scale a vector image, it will not lose its quality. Ideally, we request customers submit photos at 300 PPI. If that’s not possible, no worries! Our design team is always happy to help. Whether submitting a vector or raster image, here are some of the most commonly accepted file formats:
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Bitmap / Raster Files
Accepted formats – .png, .psd, .tiff or .jpg
RGB color mode
Minimum 300 dpi
Transparent background
Art file must be provided at 100% (actual size of output). If other print size is required, please include that information in your P.O.
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Vector Files
Accepted formats – .ai, .eps or .pdf
RGB color mode
ALL fonts converted to outlines/curves
Art file must be provided at 100% (actual size of output). If other print size is required, please include that information in your P.O.
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Maximum Print Areas
Standard Left/Right Chest = 4″x4″;
Standard Full Front/Back = 12″x12″
Oversize Front/Back = 12x17