Design tips for printed scarves

Please review the following points for your print files and adjust them if necessary:

• Add a 1 cm bleed on all sides of your print file. This is required so the edges of the scarf can be folded and sewn. Approximately 1 cm of fabric is folded in and therefore “lost” around all edges.
  • Example 1: A scarf measuring 90 cm x 90 cm requires a print file of 92 cm x 92 cm.
  • Example 2: A scarf measuring 68 cm x 180 cm requires a print file of 70 cm x 182 cm.
• Hide crop marks and any additional information on the document.

• Print files can be supplied in the following formats: JPG / TIFF / PDF / EPS. Please save JPG files with minimal compression (highest quality).
• Color space: sRGB (standard RGB).
• The resolution of the print file should be at least 50 dpi (“dots per inch”) for textile printing. Ideally 100–150 dpi. As a rule: the higher the quality and resolution of the file, the better the print result.

• Make sure not to use fonts that are too small, as they may become illegible. 15 pt is the minimum for silk fabrics, and 20 pt is the minimum for fabrics with a coarser weave (e.g. cotton).
• Place important elements such as text and logos at least 2 cm away from the edge of the scarf.

• If you do not want the thread of the rolled hem to be visible, create your print file with a solid-colored border (bleed) of at least 1 cm. A matching thread color will be chosen for the rolling so that the thread appears “invisible.” See example photos – click to enlarge.

• If your print file is based on a scan of a hand-painted image (e.g. acrylic, pencil, etc.), check at 100% zoom whether there are any stains or imperfections in the design. While these may be part of the “handmade” nature of the artwork, they can appear distracting on the scarf. Clean them up using image editing software. See example photo – click to enlarge.