When providing your own art for printing, there are some criteria that you will need to meet, in order to avoid incurring Art Charges from us. In this section, we will explain the digital file types that we accept, and some that we cannot accept.

Preferred – Vector Art

Vector Art is created using software programs such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, InkScape, etc.
Files should be saved in one of the following formats:
.AI
.EPS
.PDF
Convert fonts to Outlines.
For exact color matching (free of charge), please choose colors from the Pantone Solid Coated book. 
Accepted, in Most Cases – High-Resolution Raster Art

Raster Art is created in software programs such as Adobe Photoshop.
One-color (black and white) designs will need to be set up differently than full-color designs.

For single-color designs:

Files should be saved in one of the following formats:
.PSD
.TIF
Resolution should be at least 300dpi. The file should also originate at that resolution. Files that started out at a lower resolution, and are scaled up to  300dpi will need to be reworked, and will incur Art Charges.
Files should be provided at the intended print size. For example, if you want a design to be printed 9 inches wide on the shirts, provide us with a file that is 9 inches wide.
For multi-color designs:

Please Note: Multi-color artwork, such as color photographs, or full-color, hand-rendered drawings, are only printable using our Simulated Spot Process technique.
Due to the technical requirements involved with the setup and printing of Simulated Spot Process prints, there is a minimum order of 48 shirts, and a minimum Art setup charge of $70 for these type of projects.

Files should be saved in one of the following formats:
.PSD
.TIF
If created in Layers, please send to us unflattened, with the layers intact, on a transparent background, or with the background color on a separate layer from the art.
Resolution should be at least 300dpi. The file should also originate at that resolution. Files that started out at a lower resolution, and are scaled up to  300dpi will need to be reworked, and will incur Art Charges.
Files should be provided at the intended print size. For example, if you want a design to be printed 9 inches wide on the shirts, provide us with a file that is 9 inches wide.

Not Accepted- Microsoft native formats (Microsoft Word, Publisher, etc.)

Microsoft Word (and other text-editing programs) can be useful for creating rough compositions. However, they are not suitable for creating print-ready artwork. These files will need to be re-drawn, at a rate of $35 an hour.

We are happy to consult with you about the graphics files that you have, and let you know about any issues that might occur with them. This is a service that we provide free of charge.

Please call 864-574-2151 to get in touch with our Art Department.

The Art Department at HRM Graphics is capable of both Creative and Reproductive Artwork.

We are capable of working from your Idea, Sketch, or Digital Files from many of the graphic software programs available today, in both Mac and PC formats.
Our experience in custom design is as wide ranging as the products we offer. The trick is designing something people respond to, with a full time graphic designer and illustrator on staff our art department can help you make your vision a reality with the perfect layout for your next project. From corporate logo creations, sports logos, custom designs for special events and family reunions, or something to set your club or organization apart. 
 
For Screen Printing HRM Graphics can create art for a single color or multi-color (up to 6 color) design to fit your needs. Then can create color separations to make the print look it's best.   

With extensive backgrounds in so many aspects of graphic arts our art staff can often times offer cost savings tips as well as advice that would improve the overall appearance of the design.

Every order comes with a professional mockup of each item to visually show our clients what their print or graphics will look like. With HRM Graphics, it's experience you can see.

Artwork often has different requirements depending on the decorating process and the garment or substrate itself, below are some helpful guidelines when supplying art files.