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  • Color Profiles
    Color Profiles When uploading a design for printing on garments, it’s important to use the correct color profile. We work exclusively with RGB colors. Files created in CMYK may look different once printed. A color profile determines how colors are displayed on a screen and reproduced by a printer. RGB is used for digital applications and allows for bright and vibrant colors. CMFew readers
  • Use Full Opacity for the Best Results
    Why are low-opacity colors harder to print? When a design uses low opacity (transparency) — for example 10%, 30%, or 50% — it means the color is not fully solid. On a screen, this can look subtle and visually appealing, but in practice, printing works differently. The Main Reasons 1. Printing Uses Ink, Not Light On a screen, transparency is created by letting light pass through or blending pixels. In printing, a transparent color is translated into less ink being applied in thatFew readers
  • Creating a Design with ChatGPT
    How to Write a Good Prompt for Print-Ready Images More and more designers and webshop owners are using AI to create images for printing on clothing, mugs, and other products. To generate an image that is not only visually appealing but also technically suitable for printing, it is important to use the right prompt. Here, we explain what makes a good prompt and how to ensure your design meets the correct print requirements. Always Start with the Correct Size Before generating an image, iFew readers
  • How to Place a Design
    How do you place a design? When designing your product in our designer, you may see a number of notifications appear. To ensure we can deliver the highest quality, we check your design on several key aspects. There are two possible notifications you may encounter, related to image quality and positioning. Print Quality After uploading an image, the print quality is automaticalFew readers
  • PNG Files
    Why Use a PNG File? For the best possible result, our system works exclusively with PNG files. This ensures that your design is processed quickly, sharply, and with accurate colors. Key Requirements File format: PNG only Our systems are fully automated and only recognize PNG files. File types such as PDF cannot be processed. Color profile: Always RGB Save your file in RGB.Few readers
  • Creating a Design in Canva
    Creating and Saving a Template in Canva Many people use Canva as a design tool, which is very convenient. However, it’s important to use the correct settings from the start. This ensures that your file is delivered in the right format and that your design can be printed perfectly. Print Areas per Product When creating a design, it’s important to take the product’s print area into account.Few readers
  • Creating a Design in Photoshop
    How do you create a design in Photoshop? Do you want to create your own design for printing on clothing or other products? With Adobe Photoshop, this is easy to do. It’s important to set up your file correctly from the start to ensure your design looks sharp and professional. Below, we explain step by step how to do this. Print Areas per Product When creating a design, it’s important to tFew readers
  • DPI/PPI
    What is DPI and Why Is It Important? When you print an image, you will often come across the term DPI. DPI stands for Dots Per Inch, and it indicates how many ink dots are printed within one inch (2.54 cm). The higher this number, the more detail will be visible in the print. An image with a high DPI contains many small dots placed close together, resulting in a sharp and clear appearanFew readers
  • Design Tips
    Design Tips: How to Choose the Right Size Choosing the right placement for your design on a T-shirt may sound simple, but in practice it can be quite challenging. When working in a digital template, it’s often difficult to truly visualize how large or small a logo will appear on an actual shirt. That’s why a reference image like this is so valuable — it immediately shows how dimensions translFew readers
  • Designing a Mug
    Design Placement for mugs You can choose where your design will be printed on the mug: Left of the handle → Often chosen if you want the logo or text to be visible for a right-handed user Right of the handle → Ideal if you want the design to be visible for a left-handed user Centered opposite the handle → The design is placed directly opposite the handle and is clearly visibleFew readers
  • Optimal Line Thickness for DTF and DTG Printing
    Why Line Thickness Matters When preparing designs for textile printing, line thickness (also known as stroke width) is one of the most critical factors for achieving a high-quality result. Whether you use Direct to Film (DTF) or Direct to Garment (DTG), lines that are too thin can cause technical issues or lead to a less professional finish. Below, we explain what to consider to ensure a durable and sharp print. (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/7/7/9/5/7795Few readers

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