FAQ's:
Submitting art
FAQ's
for vinyl & twill
FAQ'S
for screen printing
Q: What
art types can I submit for use in my project?
A:We accept all types of art files from electronic
to ideas on paper. Vector files involve
very little if any art charges while faxs,
business cards and sketches can add
a few hours of art charges to your bill.
Q: Do I own the art created for my project?
A: There are two ways to have your art created
1. One time use. An example of this is if you
use our Easy Print designer you are free to
use the art, but you do not own the rights.
2. Art for hire is created under contract for
clients who wish to own out right or have
art copyrighted. An example of this is a
company logo.
All art created and not under contract is
owned by NLS Sportswear.
Q: Can I get proofs or samples of my art?
A:Yes, once an order is placed and approved
and a deposit has been aquired you will be
sent electronic proofs that will require your
signature to authorize it's use for your project
Q: What file extentions do you except?
A: We except a wide ranges of files some
are better than others.
Best file formats: .cdr, .ai
Good file formats: .eps, .tga, . psd, .png
Workable file formats: .jpg, .bmp
A:We accept all types of art files from electronic
to ideas on paper. Vector files involve
very little if any art charges while faxs,
business cards and sketches can add
a few hours of art charges to your bill.
Q: Do I own the art created for my project?
A: There are two ways to have your art created
1. One time use. An example of this is if you
use our Easy Print designer you are free to
use the art, but you do not own the rights.
2. Art for hire is created under contract for
clients who wish to own out right or have
art copyrighted. An example of this is a
company logo.
All art created and not under contract is
owned by NLS Sportswear.
Q: Can I get proofs or samples of my art?
A:Yes, once an order is placed and approved
and a deposit has been aquired you will be
sent electronic proofs that will require your
signature to authorize it's use for your project
Q: What file extentions do you except?
A: We except a wide ranges of files some
are better than others.
Best file formats: .cdr, .ai
Good file formats: .eps, .tga, . psd, .png
Workable file formats: .jpg, .bmp
Q:
Can I sumbit "ready to use" files for
vinyl and twill projects?
A: Our Plotter and cutting machines use a
Corel interface, Corel draw .cdr files are the
only files considered "ready to use" We can
create a .cdr file from any format.
Q: What are the limitations of the cutting
process?
A: The cutting process is limited to the
amount of detail it can produce. A vinyl
application is limited to detail no smaller
than one inch. Twill needs to be much larger
limiting out at three inches or larger.
Q: Can I request custom colors for my
twill/vinyl application?
A: No, the colors available for these
applications are limited to the colors
offered by the manufactor.
vinyl and twill projects?
A: Our Plotter and cutting machines use a
Corel interface, Corel draw .cdr files are the
only files considered "ready to use" We can
create a .cdr file from any format.
Q: What are the limitations of the cutting
process?
A: The cutting process is limited to the
amount of detail it can produce. A vinyl
application is limited to detail no smaller
than one inch. Twill needs to be much larger
limiting out at three inches or larger.
Q: Can I request custom colors for my
twill/vinyl application?
A: No, the colors available for these
applications are limited to the colors
offered by the manufactor.
Q:
What type of art can I submit
for a screen print project?
A: Screen print projects end up
on film for making the screen.
We can create films from many
different sources. The basic rule of
thumb is: the cleaner the art
the cleaner the print. When art
is given the "Camera Ready"
status it will produce a
quality print.
Q: What is camera ready?
A: Whether it be a computer
file or art on art board to have
art considered "camera ready"
art needs to be:
1. Black and white art
2. Black must be solid
3. Fine line art must be
a minimum of .005 and
solid black.
4. Art must be to size.
5. Mulit color prints must be
separated into layers.
Q: Who owns the films shot
for my project?
A: NLS Sportswear owns all the films
shot for a project. If you wish to
purchase a copy of your films it
can be arranged after your project is
finished.
for a screen print project?
A: Screen print projects end up
on film for making the screen.
We can create films from many
different sources. The basic rule of
thumb is: the cleaner the art
the cleaner the print. When art
is given the "Camera Ready"
status it will produce a
quality print.
Q: What is camera ready?
A: Whether it be a computer
file or art on art board to have
art considered "camera ready"
art needs to be:
1. Black and white art
2. Black must be solid
3. Fine line art must be
a minimum of .005 and
solid black.
4. Art must be to size.
5. Mulit color prints must be
separated into layers.
Q: Who owns the films shot
for my project?
A: NLS Sportswear owns all the films
shot for a project. If you wish to
purchase a copy of your films it
can be arranged after your project is
finished.
FAQ's
for Embroidery
Q:
Is there any file that is considered
"ready to use" for embroidery?
A: Yes, a digitized file from a previous
embroidery project is the only file that
is "ready to use"
Q: What is a digitized file?
A: A digitized file or tape is created
on specialized programs designed
specifically for embroidery machines
Your art work is imported into the
system and each stitch or fill pattern
is added to create your art.
"ready to use" for embroidery?
A: Yes, a digitized file from a previous
embroidery project is the only file that
is "ready to use"
Q: What is a digitized file?
A: A digitized file or tape is created
on specialized programs designed
specifically for embroidery machines
Your art work is imported into the
system and each stitch or fill pattern
is added to create your art.