Tips & tricks

Production wisdom, without the fluff

Short, actionable guidance for teams that live in stitches and separations—updated as we learn alongside your jobs.

Send the highest-resolution source you have

Vector-first when possible. For raster, avoid aggressive JPG compression; PNG or TIFF preserves edges better for conversion.

The same design behaves differently on fleece vs performance polyester. Stabilizer choice changes underlay strategy.

If you’re locked to a manufacturer’s palette, say so early—we can map colors and avoid costly re-sew tests.

Serifs and ultra-thin strokes may need compensation. When in doubt, share a photo of the intended final size.

Left chest + cap + jacket back in one ticket reduces conflicting interpretations across separate orders.

First-time garment + first-time digitizing is the riskiest combo. Budget one test sew when stakes are high.

If brand guidelines specify coated vs uncoated, include both—or specify which system your printer uses.

We’ll tell you honestly if quality drops when time is too tight—better than a file that fails on-press.

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