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Want sharp, professional results on your custom workwear?
It all starts with one thing — your artwork file.
At Printofy, we’re all about high-quality custom prints and embroidery. But even the best printers in Australia can’t save a blurry or poorly formatted logo. If you're investing in your brand image, it's critical that your design file meets industry standards.
So let’s break down exactly what you need to know to get crisp, clean, and long-lasting results.
🎯 Why Artwork Quality Matters
Whether you're ordering:
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Custom polos with embroidery
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Branded hoodies with DTF printing
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Stubby holders with full-colour wraps
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Custom trucker hats with front logo prints
— your final product is only as good as the artwork you provide.
Low-res, pixelated, or incorrect file types lead to:
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Blurry or jagged logos
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Poor embroidery alignment
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Delays in proofing
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Extra design charges
💡 High-quality artwork = high-quality finished product.
🖼️ What is High-Quality Artwork?
We need vector or high-resolution raster files. Here's a quick breakdown:
| File Type | Use Case | Description |
|---|---|---|
| .AI (Adobe Illustrator) | Best for printing & embroidery | Vector format, scalable with no loss of quality |
| .EPS | Print-ready artwork | Widely used in the print industry, editable |
| .SVG | Web & print | Lightweight vector, great for logos |
| .PDF (with vector content) | Printing | Must be exported properly, editable in Illustrator |
| .PSD (Photoshop) | DTF or DTG printing | Raster file, must be 300 DPI at actual size |
| .PNG (Transparent Background) | Mockups or small prints | Not ideal for embroidery, use only if 300 DPI |
| .JPG | Not preferred | Acceptable only if high-res (300 DPI+), no transparency |
✅ Best Choice: Vector files like
.AI,.EPS, or
📏 Sizing, Resolution & Print Area Guidelines
For Direct to Film (DTF) or Direct to Garment (DTG):
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Resolution: 300 DPI (dots per inch)
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Actual Size: Must be sized to final print area (e.g., 25cm wide for chest logo)
For Embroidery:
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Solid Colours Only
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Avoid gradients, thin lines, small text (<5mm height)
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Convert text to outlines or paths
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Max stitch area varies (usually ~10cm x 10cm for chest logo)
🎯 Tip: Embroidery files often need to be digitised (.DST format) — we handle this at Printofy!
🧵 Artwork for Embroidery vs Printing — Key Differences
| Feature | Printing (DTF/DTG) | Embroidery |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Detail | Unlimited | Limited to ~12 colours |
| Gradients & Effects | OK | Avoid |
| Thin Lines | Acceptable | May not stitch cleanly |
| File Format | .AI, .PSD, .PNG | .AI, .PDF (we convert to .DST) |
| Best Use | Hoodies, Tees | Polos, Hats, Jackets |
🔧 Need Help with Your File?
Don’t stress — we get it. Not everyone has Adobe Illustrator or a designer on call.
Here's what you can do:
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Option 1: Ask your logo designer for a vector file
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Option 2: Send us what you’ve got — we'll let you know if it’s print-ready
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Option 3: Let our team recreate or clean up your file (small design fee applies)
📥 Upload your logo when placing your order, or email us at orders@printofy.com.au for a free file check.
🛍️ Get the Best Print Results with Printofy
At Printofy, we’re all about delivering sharp prints and precise embroidery — every time. But it starts with great artwork. Help us help you look your best by supplying the right files from the get-go.
From custom embroidered polos to DTF-printed hoodies, we make your brand pop.
👉 Shop Custom Workwear
📧 Got questions? Reach out to orders@printofy.com.au
💬 Final Word
Your logo deserves better than pixelation.
Get your artwork right — and we’ll do the rest.
