Common artwork mistakes

Mistakes to avoid

• Low resolution: a small image from social media or a website stretched to full-front size.
• Unwanted background: a white box around the design, or a fake checkerboard pattern saved into the image.
• Soft edges and faded effects that print with halos.
• Text or lines that are too thin to survive washing.
• Design touching the canvas edge so parts get cut off.
• Colours chosen on a very bright screen that look darker in print.
• Dark design on a dark garment — low contrast makes it hard to see.
• Using logos, characters or images you don't have permission to print.

Quick checklist before submitting

1. 1PNG with a real transparent background.
2. 2Around 300 DPI at the print size.
3. 3Contrast checked against the garment colour.
4. 4Design runs through the AI artwork checker.
5. 5Spelling checked on all text.