ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS - Most printed items require camera-ready, color separated artwork to be supplied with the order. Normally if you have had any print work done, i.e. letterhead, advertisements, etc. your Printer will have this available on disk, along with your PMS color requirements, and can probably email it to you. Branded Your Way is here to help. You can send us your artwork or have your printer email the artwork in whatever format you have. If it is not in the correct format or clean artwork, we can assist you in getting this accomplished. We have graphic designers waiting to help you. After reviewing the artwork sent to us, we will contact you with a quote for this service. 95% of most quotes are under $50.00, unless your artwork project is complex or needs to be created from scratch.

SET UP CHARGES - All factories, whether pad printing, screen printing or embroidering, have INITIAL setup charges, so your first order will always have this charge billed. The industry norm is that if a re-order is done within two years from the first order, then no new setup charges will be billed. Naturally, if any change is made to your initial artwork, then a new setup charge is required.

DECORATION METHODS -

Screen Printing is a method using ink printed directly on items, whether it be a promotional product or a t-shirt. Each color requires a separate screen or setup, which is why your quote will show "per color" charges. They actually apply the ink of the first color, let it dry, then apply the second, and so on. That is why color-separated artwork is necessary.

Embroidery is a method where the items are stitched with colored thread. The initial setup is called Digitizing the tape. This simply means they take your logo or whatever you want and put a stitch count to it. With embroidery, you can usually do up to 6 colors without a per color charge. Your digitized tape is then kept on file and available for us to decorate any product that can be embroidered, i.e. caps, shirts, aprons, tote bags, briefcases, blankets, etc.

Sending Your Artwork - Branded Your Way can accept artwork by the following methods:

EMAIL: sbbrandedyourway@sbcglobal.net
(Send one attachment per email - in preferred file formats of: .psd, .eps, .tif, .jpg)
Please make sure all digital art is saved at no lower than 300dps! (350+ preferred)

FAX: 979.865.5650

MAIL: Branded Your Way
Art Department
10 South Holland
Bellville, Texas 77418

And remember, Production Time shown on your quote does not begin until camera-ready artwork has been received or completed. If Branded Your Way is assisting you in creating your design, YOU WILL ALWAYS GET A PROOF TO APPROVE BEFORE ORDER IS PUT INTO PRODUCTION.

So the time spent on artwork and shipping days are always in addition to the production time to complete your order. Allow yourself enough time when preparing for your event date.

The average order process is 3-4 weeks. RUSH Orders are available, but most factories will require a rush charge. If you need RUSH SERVICE, please telephone us immediately at 979.865.9700 for assistance.