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Printing Guide: Tips and tricks for creating your file How to create a design?

Create your own design on the material of your choice:

o Use digital creation tools (photoshop, illustrator, canvas, photopea...).
o Draw, paint, colour directly on paper
o Photograph portraits, landscapes
There are many design aids available to help you create a custom fabric. Check out this page on how to create a custom fabric to help you.

What is the best print resolution?

To ensure that your file is of the highest quality, we print at 300 DPI. Beyond that, the file will be heavier, but will not increase in quality.
A minimum of 150 DPI is recommended for professional quality printing.
We can still print in 72 DPI (standard WEB quality) without any problem, if you do not have a better quality.

At what scale will my image be?

The size of the image will not be changed once we have it. It will be printed in 1:1 scale only, so it is necessary to check your file before sending to be sure that the size corresponds to your needs.

Which color mode should I choose?

We accept both CMYK and RGB colour modes, however, we recommend that you send us your files in RGB format.
RGB has a wider and more vibrant colour gamut than CMYK.
The most important thing is to incorporate an ICC colour profile into your file in order to best reproduce the colours in your print.
RGB profiles are also accepted.
However, we recommend that you work in Adobe RGB 1998 for the creation of your images to have the widest possible colour palette. It is a very efficient colour profile and free for all.

What is the maximum file size?

We accept files up to 150 MB. For comparison, a one-hour 720p DVD weighs on average 850 MB. It is necessary to flatten your image before sending it if you have difficulties to go under the 150 MB mark.

Which format for my file?

We recommend 4 types of formats:
o JPEG (high resolution of 300 DPI recommended)
o TIFF (LZW compression required during recording)
o PNG (recommended for DTF printing)
o PDF (Adobe PDF preset [PDF/X-4:2008] required during registration)

What are the maximum print sizes?

The maximum width is the width of the print media itself, which is 1600 cm. However, not all our fabrics are the same width. Please refer to our fabric guide for all widths.

Do I need to add margins around my design if I want space to cut fabric or a border?

The printer always adds a white border around a coupon by default, but it remains thin (less than 1cm). That is why we advise you to always add a additional margin to the dimensions of your fabric.

Is there a risk of discolouration?

Slight discolouration can occur when a fabric is washed or used intensively. In addition, if the printed fabric is left in the sun for a long period of time, it may fade. The ink we use is not UV resistant.

Does my fabric shrink during the printing process?

The risks are very high depending on the material, between 1 and 4% per metre.

Is it possible to print on both sides of the fabric?

To ensure a high quality print, only the front side of the fabric is printed. If you require printing on both the front and back of the fabric, please send a request for a quote to address: [email protected].

Is it possible that I may experience slight colour variations between my orders?

If the textile support for printing is not the same, the ink will not be deposited in the same way on the fibre, even though it is the same pattern. The same pattern will not give the same colour rendition on different fabrics. This is why we suggest that you order a sample of your fabric

Is the printing technique environmentally friendly?

Yes, our printing process is environmentally friendly. This print-on-demand system allows us to avoid overstocking. In addition, the ink used in the printing process is Oeko-tex certified (CQ 1296/1 IFTH).