HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK

• If you have artwork, you can either email it to art@eclipsemktg.com or send via our ECLIPSE-DROPBOX, and let us know if you need to have anything added, such as a phone number, website address, etc.
• If you do not have artwork or files in an acceptable format and need to have it created, we can create it for you. We do not charge for basic layouts that include a clip art (chosen by you) and straight line text.
• If you are unsure that the artwork you have will work, send us what you have and we will be happy to review it for you at no charge.

Below is some helpful information about acceptable artwork and artwork creation.

ACCEPTABLE FILE FORMATS:

Screen printing, pad printing and laser engraving –  Vector art files are required, preferrably an .eps or a print quality PDF file with fonts converted to outlines. Bitmap files, artwork created from bitmap files, or vector files that contain bitmap files cannot be used. You will have a choice of standard imprint colors and in most case a PMS match is available for an additional charge.

Full Color Printing - Both vector and high resolution bitmap files are acceptable. Preferred file formats are .eps, .ai and high resolution pdf, jpeg and tiff files saved at 100%. For high resolution files, 600dpi is preferred and nothing under 300dpi is acceptable. We cannot work with low res files; ie. artwork pulled from the internet or desktop publishing program files such as MicrosoftWord or PowerPoint. Files must be formatted in CMYK. Please do not use Pantone PMS colors or RGB colors in your artwork as the conversion from PMS or RGB to CMYK will almost always result in color differences. We can not guarantee the print accuracy of client submitted artwork that is formatted incorrectly.

Embroidery - We can utilize most files (word, jpeg, tiff, bitmap, AI, EPS, PDF).

Obtaining Vector Art
What if you do not have vector art?  In our experience most logos exist in an EPS or AI format somewhere. Since these types of files require special design programs to view and open, you may not have realized what they were. Sometimes a PDF file will work as long as it was created from a vector based design program. You could also try your marketing department or the graphic artist who created it. 

PLEASE NOTE: Bitmap (raster) files can NEVER be converted to Vector files and will need to be re-drawn. Please see "What is a Raster File? and "What is a Vector File?" below. When creating your own artwork for print, please be sure to contact us for the art guidelines. The creation of high quality vector art is something best done by an experienced graphic artist.

What if you don't have artwork or need your logo converted to vector artwork?
If you do not have art or need to have your artwork re-drawn we can work with you. We will review and consult with you at no charge. If art services are needed we will provide you will a quote before proceeding. Sketch out your idea or send us what art file you do have and we'll help you out. We will do simple typesetting of your name and message at no charge! Remember, artwork should never get in the way of doing a promotion. If you can't find art that meets our electronic submittal requirements, we can always create it for a small fee. Once we create your art, you won't have this charge again. An e-Proof will be provided for you to review.
 
Color Matching
Many of our decoration methods allow for the opportunity to closely match the imprint color to a specific requirement. Customers who require specific color matching must request this in writing and provide us with the Pantone PMS color. PMS stands for Pantone Matching System ®. We have an online pantone color chart that you can use to compare colors relative to themselves. Be aware that all monitors are different and the color you see on the screen will surely be different when viewed in person. Where PMS matching is available, there may be an additional charge per color for this service as inks need to be carefully blended to achieve a close match to your color. Please note that PMS color matches are not generally possible for digital printing or 4 color process printing. The color mode in your artwork must be set up as CMYK or the digital printing software will convert the color in your artwork to CMYK and try to match it as close as possible. There is no guarantee of a color match since the conversion from other color modes (PMS or RGB) to CMYK will sometimes result in a different color. It is best that you do the color conversion of your images to CMYK. If your project is being digitally printed and you require a PMS match, we highly urge you to request a test print / pre-production sample made first. This process requires us to print a sample and then adjust the cmyk values in your artwork to the PMS color of your choice. Sometimes this will take several tries. The cost for test prints / pre-production samples vary from product to product. We will make every attempt to match your requested color; however, we can not guarantee it. Please check that your artwork has been formatted accurately. We can not be held responsible for formatting errors in customer supplied artwork. If your artwork is to be embroidered, we will select a thread which most closely matches your PMS color and you will have the opportunity to see this choice when you approve your "sew-out." Exact color matches can not be guaranteed.  

When creating your artwork, it's important to understand the difference between design file types and color modes in relation to the type of printing you will be doing, specifically the difference between raster and vector artwork, and CMYK vs. PMS and RGB color modes. Some file types are natively raster-based, some are natively vector-based, and some are both. The abosolutely best files types for printing are those that are natively vector-based. In general, CMYK is used for full color printing and PMS or a choice of standard imprint colors are used for screen or spot (off set) color printing. RGB color mode is never used for printing. Please read Important Information About RGB and CMYK.

What is a raster (bitmap) art file?
Raster-based art files are design files that are broken up into small colored dots called pixels (bits). Each of these tiny pixels put together creates an image. The quality of the design file depends on 1) the size of the design that was created, and 2) the resolution or dpi (dots per inch) of the file—this will be the total number of pixels. The higher the pixel count, the higher the quality of file (which increases file size). Bitmap images have a fixed resolution and cannot be resized without losing image quality. Common bitmap-based formats are JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG, PICT, and BMP. Bitmap images can never be converted to a vector file. Photoshop is a raster based program and files created in Photoshop cannot be used.

What is a vector based art file and why is it better?
Vector files are scalable, and their colors can be changed to incorporate the image into any design. Programs such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Corel Draw are all vector-based applications that allow designers to create artwork where the resulting file is a collection of vectors (lines). Some examples of vector-based file extensions are .AI, .CDR, .EPS, .PDF, etc.

Accuracy of Colors
While we have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and/or graphics of our products that appear on the Site, we cannot guarantee that your monitor's display of any color and/or graphic will be accurate. The colors you see will depend on your monitor and may be different from the actual colors of our product. We will have no liability (whether for damages, return of merchandise for credit, or otherwise) as a result of any variances between the appearance of colors and/or graphics displayed on your monitor and on any finished product purchased by you.

In most cases print PMS colors may be specified and inks will be matched as close as possible to the desired pms number. Please note that we can not quarantee an exact match as the colors are affected by the type of fabric, fabric texture and fabric color being printed on as well as lighting.

IMPRINT LOCATIONS
When printing your logo or artwork, we will place it the center of the imprint area on the bag unless instructed otherwise. We allow up to a 1/2" imprint variance in each direction.

BAG SIZE
All bag sizes are approximate and finished goods may vary plus or minus .5" in each direction.