Why having vector art is important

Vector Art Tip! All apparel printers must work with vector format art files to be able to screen print, embroider, or cut vinyl heat transfers. It is important when you have your logo or apparel art created that it’s designed using a vector based software program (Adobe Illustrator).

Logos and designs should always be created within a vector format. You can then export raster files from that file for size specific printing or web use. Vector art allows us to separate colors for screen printing, get a stitch count for embroidery or print high quality designs for our large format printing like banners and signs. It's a very flexible format that allows you to make the art as big or as small as you want without losing any quality. Raster images do not work in the sameway. If you try to make them bigger than their original size they will end up blurry and pixelated.

Vector File Types:

.eps

.ai

.pdf

.svg

Raster File Types: 

.png

.jpg or .jpeg

.gif

.tif

.psd

When hiring a designer this is a good question to ask before signing up with them. If they aren't able to do the job in a vector file you will likely end up paying more money to get it re-done.

What if you don’t have vector art? We can assist you with that. For a small fee we can have most art recreated into vector art. We also provide you with a copy of the file for future use.

Contact us for a FREE estimate or if you have questions - www.getkdm.com