Proofs exist for one reason: alignment.

The proof is the reference for what gets printed and where. Most of our customers come to us already having a proofing workflow. But if you need a starter template, you can download one here.

The rule #

Assume: what you send is what we print.

If the proof is wrong, the job is wrong.

What a good proof includes #

At minimum:

• Garment image (or blank reference)
• Your internal job number (if you have one)
• Placement(s) clearly shown (front/back/sleeve/etc.)
• Orientation (especially pockets / totes / odd placements)
• Print size (width/height)
• Ink/thread color callouts
• Pantone colors for screen print
• Maderia thread codes / names for embroidery
• Any special placement notes (obvious, not buried)

What does NOT need to be on the proof #

• Ship date / in-hands date
• Workorder # Those live in Mesh.

Multi-location proofs #

If the job has multiple placements, include a view for each placement.

File Format #

We prefer high resolution (300DPI) .PNG files for production proofs. They render best in our system and are much preferred to PDF format. We render them inline when we generate our internal workorders. Please export or "save as" .PNG format when uploading proofs to our system.

When jobs go on hold #

Common hold reasons:

• Proof doesn’t match artwork
• Placement or sizing unclear
• Missing files

Again: holds are normal. Reprints are not.