From Our Art Department

TO AVOID DELAYS AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES, PLEASE ENSURE TO FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES:

GENERAL:

  • PC Compatible
  • RGB or CMYK
  • Do Not Send Original Artwork (CB is not responsible for Art, Disks, Proofs, etc.)


VECTOR:

  • CS5 or Below, EPS, PDF (Accepted File Formats)
  • Fonts converted to paths/outlines
  • Embed All Images
  • File to size or if very large, scale down proportionately


BITMAP:

  • TIFF, PSD, digital EPS, JPG, BMP (Accepted File Formats)
  • At least 100 PPI at 100% for standard applications
  • Do Not embed a color profile


UPLOAD FILES

  • Try our "send us a file" button. It makes uploads a breeze and it can handle any size file. Just drag & drop!

POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL CHARGES:

  • Files provided in formats not mentioned above
  • File editing AND additional proofs - the first proof is free, each additional is $15.00
  • Pantone Matching, Please include in the file. (We do our best to match Pantones, however, some are unachievable using CMYK)
  • X-rite Color Profiling software to generate our own print profiles. This ensures your print file results in colors that you intended.

Typical Bleeds

  • A close up of a stack of pictures with a sunflower in the middle

FABRIC BANNERS:

  • 2" on all sides for hems and grommets


VINYL BANNERS:

  • 1" on all sides for hems and grommets
  • 1.25" if using webbing


FLAGS:

  • 2" on right side
  • 1" Top and Bottom


FLOORMATS:

  • Create a file at full size of mat
  • DO NOT place any text or important part of the image within 1" from edges

Pole Pockets

  • Take care in placing graphics so there is no stitching through them.
  • Pockets are included within the finished size.
  • (ie. A 3" pole pocket, you would place graphics 3" in from the edge)
  • Non-Applicable in two-sided banners sewn back to back, as pockets are stitched differently.
Pole Diameter .75" 1" 1.5" 2" 2.5" 3" 3.5" 4
Pocket Size 3" 3" 4" 5" 5.5" 6.5" 7.5" 8.5"
Bleed Size 3.5" 3.5" 4.5" 5.5" 6" 7" 8" 9"