byAlma Abell

T-shirt printing can be real fun, as much as for the person who wants to get that cool new printed t-shirt, as for the one who is creating it. To make the best out of it, in this article check 6 quick tips how to make the best of your t-shirt printing work.

1. PMS Colors Will Work Great for Your Artwork

Designers might typically do artwork in RGB and CMYK colour modes. However, try to use PMS colors in your artwork for t-shirt printing. This option will enable you to separate colours much more easily and accurately.

2. Try to Put Your Artwork for T-shirt Printing in the Actual Size

Oftentimes, no matter how good is your artwork for that t-shirt you imagined, the sizes might miss match. The safest way to go is to create the actual artwork which is to be applied on the t-shirt, in the final size. Just measures the dimensions of your t-shirt with a ruler, decide on the dimensions of your t-shirt and go!

3. Have the Text Converted to Outlines

Otherwise, you might see your t-shirt printing in some miss match font and design. Just select the text before saving and go for the option Create Outlines. Save the design, and that’s it.

4. Have the Strokes Expanded

For any artwork for t-shirt printing, try to have the strokes expanded. It is quite a human error, often caused by not setting all the colours to PMS swatches. Strokes could otherwise be overlooked. So, don’t forget to select the Expand Strokes option.

5. Also Have the Half Tones with PMS Colors

Remember tip no. 1? Now also note down this one as well. If you are required to use halftones to save on budget, do not miss to set the right options for PMS colors and halftones.

6. You Might Want to Use Vector Artwork for Your T-Shirt Printing

Last but not least, use vector artwork as much as possible. It will be easier for you to is followed.