File types
- SVG — best for logos, crests, and lettering. It is vector, so it stays sharp at any size.
- PNG — best for raster artwork. Use a transparent background so the garment shows through.
- WebP — works like PNG and keeps transparency.
- JPG — fine for photos, but it has no transparency, so the background prints as a solid block.
- Fonts — upload your own as TTF, OTF, WOFF, or WOFF2 if your brand uses a face the studio does not have.
Resolution
We print at 300 DPI. For raster artwork, that means about 118 pixels for every centimetre of print:
- a 10 cm chest logo needs roughly 1,200 px across
- a 30 cm front print needs roughly 3,550 px across
Image uploads are capped at 10 MB (fonts at 5 MB), and PNG, JPG, and WebP images larger than 4,096 px on a side are scaled down to fit — which still covers a print about 34 cm wide at full resolution. Anything bigger is best sent as SVG.
Enlarging a small image does not add detail. If the only copy of a logo is a screenshot, ask for the original file first.
Design tips
- Keep lettering and logos inside the print area the studio outlines, and clear of any marked zones such as collars. Anything past the edge can be lost to a seam or a trim.
- Background artwork on all-over prints should run to the edge of the panel, so no white shows at the seams.
- Avoid hairlines and text smaller than about 8 pt; thin strokes can fill in on fabric.
- Screens are brighter than ink. Very saturated neons and deep blacks print a little softer than they look.
- Check the live preview on both the front and the back before you publish.
Not sure?
Send the file to support@mail.inkandstitch.co and we will tell you whether it is print-ready before you publish.