What is Artwork?
What is Screen Print & Digital Print
What If I Don't Have Artwork?
Will I See My Art Before My Product Is Imprinted?
What Is A Virtual Proof?
What Type of Artwork Do I Need to Have?
What is Vector Artwork?
Why Does My Artwork Need to Be Vectored?
How Do I Know If My Artwork Is Vectored?
My Artwork is NOT Vectored. What Do I Do Now?
What should I do if I want only simple text imprinted?
How Do I Send My Artwork To CarryGreen?
What Is PMS Matching?
Will I Be Charged For PMS Matching?
What is Screen Print & Digital Print
SCREEN PRINTING-
A technology that allows for better accuracy when it comes to matching our ink to your graphic needs, screen printing is best for designs that require larger area of impression and an intense vibrancy. During our screen print process, high-quality thick coat of ink is applied to silks that have been preloaded with your digitized design and is pressed through a fine mesh screen directly onto each product (fabric such as non-woven polypropylene, cotton/jute, mesh, and polyester bags and can also be done on plastic, metal, ceramic etc.) reproducing artwork with impressive clarity.
DIGITAL PRINTING
Digital printing is more commonly used on textile items, it lets us achieve optimal ink coverage, a full color process, and clear crisp lines on intricate designs. The artwork is printed in reverse on a release paper, then placed against the desired area and subjected to high pressure and temperature. When the item has cooled, the release paper is peeled away to reveal the image. We use cutting-edge technology that provides crisp colors, one or two sided imprints, exceptional clarity for fine lines, small fonts, and details, multicolor imprints with no registration movement between colors
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What If I Don't Have Artwork?
If you don't have art work one of our graphic artists can help you design a logo or imprint. Give us a call at 1-888-743-3129 for more details. Blank merchandise is also available.
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Will I See My Art Before My Product Is Imprinted?
Yes. Our commitment to service dictates that our customers have final approval of all artwork before anything is printed. A proof will be sent to your email for each product ordered. This proof (and any subsequent revision) is absolutely free of charge.
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What Is a Virtual Proof?
A virtual proof is a quick preview of what your logo will look like on an item that can be sent to you before you place your order. Simply email us if you need to see a virtual proof on the product with your logo. Please note: by placing a request for a virtual proof, you are not placing an order.
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What Type of Artwork Do I Need to Have?
In order to print your logo clearly, and size it to fit the imprint area of the item it is going to be printed on, your artwork must be a vector file that has been created it in one of the following programs: Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw or Freehand. We accept vector-based *.esp, *.ai, *.pdf.
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What is Vector Artwork?
The simple explanation of vectored artwork that you will receive from our art department is that a vector based piece of artwork (i.e. your logo) was originally created in the program Adobe Illustrator. When you create and save your logo in one of these programs, you then have the ability to re-size it without compromising the original image.
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Why Does My Artwork Need to Be Vectored?
When your artwork is vectored, it can be resized to fit within the confines of any imprint area without losing any of the quality of the original image. When artwork is not vectored, often times when you enlarge an image, you may see it look pixilated. This compromises the quality of an imprint.
Similarly, when you make it smaller, certain aspects of the original artwork may be lost.
Vectored artwork will allow us to resize your logo and keep it from distorting in any way. If it needs to be made bigger, it will not look pixilated. If it needs to be smaller, no aspects will be lost and it will still be just as legible.
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How Do I Know If My Artwork Is Vectored?
If your artwork file ends in: .tiff, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg .doc, .bmp, .png, or .psd it is NOT vectored. If your artwork file ends in .eps, or .ai it *might* be vectored. Here's a simple way to check.
1. Open your artwork in the program Adobe Illustrator.
2. Using your mouse, draw a box around your artwork.
3. If a bunch of lines and dots appear, your artwork is vectored. If just a box appears, your artwork is NOT vectored.
Note: Opening your file in Adobe Illustrator and saving it as a .eps file or .ai file, does NOT necessarily mean that it is vectored.
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My Artwork is NOT Vectored. What Do I Do Now?
Our graphic artists can re-create your artwork in vector-based format for a one-time charge of $40. You will be provided with the vector file that you can keep for future printing necessities.
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What should I do if I want only simple text imprinted?
If you want an imprint with only text, you can send us the text (and the font type you want us to use, if you have a specific font in mind). Our Art Department can set your text at no additional charge. You will receive an email proof showing you your text in the item's imprint area prior to production.
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How Do I Send My Artwork To CarryGreen?
During the online order process, you will have an option to upload your artwork. If you prefer, you can also email your artwork to info@carrygreen.com. Please include your company name in the subject line.
If your file is too large to send via email, please contact our art department for further information.
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What Is PMS Matching?
PMS matching refers to directly matching imprint colors based on the Pantone Matching System. The system, which was designed for the printing industry, assigns each color a specific number or name. This way, printers will know exactly which color to print based on the Pantone name or number.
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Will I Be Charged For PMS Matching?
We will match any color from the Pantone Matching System with fee as per the product.