Embroidery is straightforward when files are clear.

There are two cases: already digitized or needs digitizing.

If you already have a digitized file #

Send:

• The digitized file (.DST or .PXF)
• Placement + size (width/height)
• Thread color callouts (Maderia thread code / color name if you have it)
• A customer-approved proof/mockup

If we need to digitize #

Send the best source you have:

Best → worst: 1) Vector (AI/PDF) 2) PSD 3) TIFF 4) PNG 5) JPEG (last resort)

Rules:

• 300 DPI+ at print size
• Transparent background when possible
• Fonts outlined (or provide font files)
• Clean edges. No fuzzy screenshots.

Proofs still apply #

Embroidery still requires a customer-approved proof that shows:

• placement
• orientation
• size

Naming #

• JOB####_front_embroidery.dst
• JOB####_hat_left.dst
• JOB####_back_embroidery.ai (if sending source for digitizing)