Artwork Requirements
How to prep your files for optimum color accuracy.
Adobe RGB 1998
True "Expanded Gamut" DTF printing starts with an expanded input color gamut. Adobe RGB 1998 retains all of SRGB but adds more brightness, especially in yellows and Greens. Combining this input with a RIP Software that can integrate Fluorescent Yellow, Fluorescent Magenta, green and orange inks – you have HiFi DTF like never before!
- Better color onsistency
- Fewer surprises at press time
- Cleaner gradients and brighter highlights
- Vivid prints that look intentional
Adobe RGB 1998 can be found in most design software, not just Adobe Products.
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300 dpi
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Transparent background
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.PNG ONLY
for most consistent colors -
22.5" Max Width
2 HiFi Color Modes:
- HiFi Color Matching - better reds, accurate blues and greys, darker tones, better gradients, shadows, pictures
- HiFi Color Boost - Saturated, brighter colors with POP. Best for Spot Colors, Fluorescent , Impact OVER Accuracy
Both HiFi options use Fluorescent Inks adding both blacklight sensitivity and that eye candy found in our Phosphorescent inks.
Recommended Color Codes
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Pressing Instructions
Recommendations for the best production results.
Pressing Instructions
PRESSURE IS KEY TO DTF.
PNEUMATIC (AIR OPERATED) PRESS RECOMMENDED
275* Degrees - 90psi
*100% Cotton/thick fabrics increase temp 10 degrees (285˚)
1) 5 Second Pre-Press
Evaporates Moisture, Irons garment, Pre Heats Fabric
2) 8 Second PRESS
Cover with Parchment. Static will sneak up out of no where and ruin a left chest.
3) INSTANT PEEL
“Drag your knuckles” - peel the film, do not lift
4) 8 Second Post-Press
Cover with Parchment