Artwork + pricing tiers #

The goal is simple: repeatable quality without surprises.

The big idea #

• The print can’t be better than the file.
• If the files are clean and complete, jobs move fast and repeats match exactly.
• If the files are incomplete, messy, or unclear, jobs go on hold (and costs go up).

We don’t print trash. If quality doesn’t matter on your side, we won’t be a long-term fit.

How pricing tiers work (in plain English) #

Pricing is tied to how production-ready your files are, and if you ask we'll always tell you what we need to get a job into Tier 1 shape.

Tiers aren’t a status symbol — they’re a shorthand for how much prepress we’re doing and how predictable the job is to run.

Tier 1 (best pricing)

• You send print-ready, separated artwork using our CTS template.
• Spot colors are named correctly.
• Underbase is included.
• Proof matches the art.
• We mostly just run production.

Tier 2–4 (we do more work)

• We do separations, cleanup, rebuilds, or digitizing.
• Expect holds, questions, and extra charges when files aren’t production-ready.
• These tiers exist so we can still help — without slowing down Tier 1 work.
• Extra work comes with extra cost.

What every job must include (no exceptions) #

Inside Mesh, every submitted job needs:

• A customer-approved proof (what to print, where, and how)
• Artwork that matches the proof
• Garment supplier + PO so receiving can match what arrives
• A real ship date
• A real in-hands date

If any of those don’t line up, the job goes on hold.

Ink colors and “standard” colors #

We can match almost anything, but:

• If you use our Standard ink colors, it’s faster and cheaper.
• Our in In-stock ink list includes previously mixed PMS colors. Availability is not always guaranteed. --- but the list is updated regularly.
• If you specify a non-standard Pantone, we can mix it —but we do charge a fee.