Print guide

Create your personalized pattern on the support of your choice:

• Use our customization tools Online.
• Use digital creations tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canvas, Photoopea ...).
• Draw, paint, color directly on paper
• Photograph portraits, landscapes

Many motif creation media exist to help you in creating a personalised fabric.

Check out this page dedicated to the Creating a personalised fabric to help you.

So that the quality of your file to print is perfect, we print in 300 dpi. Beyond, the file will be heavier, but will not increase in quality.

A minimum of 150 dpi is recommended for a quality and professional printing.

We can print in 72 dpi (standard web quality) without problem, if you do not have a better quality. Nevertheless, the quality will be lower!

The size of the image will not be modified once it in our possession. It will be printed on a scale 1/1 only, so it is necessary to check your front file sends to be certain that the size corresponds to your needs.

Good general practices

• Always Incorporate an ICC profile In your file (avoid "without profile" files).
• If in doubt, use SRGB IEC61966-2.1 : This is a safe bet.
• For the Personalized finished textiles, prefer the Artifex Profile SRGB ICC, optimized for this support.
• When you use our online mounting tools, The profile is applied automaticallySo think to align yourself on the creation of the visual.

Explanations and Example with SRGB Color Profile IEC61966-2.1

We accept the files in color mode CMYK that RGB, however, we Strongly recommend using RGB modebecause it offers a wider and brighter range of colors, which allows a better visual rendering on screen.

> Important: Whatever the color mode or color profile built into your file is the RGB profile of our printing tool which will be applied automatically at the time of printing.

The most important being to incorporate a ICC color profile to your file to transcribe the colors on your impression.

In order to minimize color gaps between what you see on the screen and the printed result, we recommend that you Work directly with the following RGB color profile:
👉 SRGB IEC61966-2.1

This profile is closest to the one used by our online printing tools, which guarantees a best correspondence between your digital visuals and the final rendering on fabric.

📌 Unlike other RGB profiles like Adobe RGB 1998, which offer a larger palette but can produce deviations when printing, SRGB IEC61966-2.1 is the one that ensures the best color fidelity with our machines.

Summary of good practices:

• Colorimetric mode recommended: RGB
• ICC Profile to Use: SRGB IEC61966-2.1
• Avoid too wide profiles like Adobe RGB 1998 If your goal is to have a faithful impression to your screen.

To ensure a fluid and efficient experience when sending your custom fabric print files, it is crucial to meet the following file size specifications:

• Less than or equal to 25 MB : For size files equal to or less than 25 MB, you will use our online customization tool. This tool allows you to preview Your real-time pattern, thus ensuring visualization of your design before printing.
• Greater than 25 MB and less than 100 MB : If your file exceeds 25 MB but remains below 100 MB, you can access our simple file send option. This method allows you to Download your file without preview directly Online. Just make sure your file meets our other requirements in terms of format and quality or order a bat.
• Greater than 100 MB : Files exceeding 100 MB will automatically be refused when sending. We therefore recommend that you reduce the size of your file before sending.

For the size of your file, you can follow these simple steps depending on the operating system of your computer:

On Windows:

1. Locate the file you want to know the size.
2. Right-click the file.
3. In the context menu that appears, select "Properties".
4. A window will open, displaying various information about the file, including its size in bytes (or kilobytes, megabytes, etc., depending on the size of the file).

On Mac OS:

1. Find the file you want to check the size.
2. Right-click (or hold the Control key while clicking) on the file.
3. In the context menu that appears, select "Read information".
4. A window will open, displaying various information about the file, including its size in bytes (or kilobytes, megabytes, etc., depending on the size of the file).

Once you have identified the size of your file, you can take the necessary measures to compress or send it according to the specifications required for your custom fabric print.

Reduce the size of your file may seem complex, but a few simple steps can help you achieve this:

Verify that your file is well flattened : Files with layers can be larger. So make sure to flatten before saving them.

Save your file in LZW (For TIFF files): The use of this compression method can considerably reduce the size of your file without compromising the quality of the image.

Use online tools to compress the image : Many sites offer free picture compression tools. However, be sure to select a compression that maintains acceptable image quality for your project.

By following these tips, you will be able to effectively reduce the size of your file while preserving the quality of your design, thus facilitating the sending process andprinting on fabric.

We recommend 3 types of formats:

• JPEG / JPG (high resolution of 300 dpi recommended)
• TIFF / TIF (LZW compression needed during recording)
• PNG (recommended for theDTF printing)
• SVG

If you need Convert your file in TIFF format you can do it easily with software like Photoshop. Just open your file in Photoshop, and then select "Save As" in the "File" menu and choose the TIFF format. Make sure to select the LZW compression when registering. You can also use online tools such as IlovePDF.com which propose conversions of simple and fast files.

The maximum width is that of the print medium itself which is 1600 cm. However, our fabrics do not all have the same laizes. Refer to our Material Guide, to know all the widths.

⚠️ This question is only concerned sending files for fabric customization to meter.
It does not concern:

• Textile customization (t-shirts, etc.)
• Neither DTF film impressions

If your visual is displayed in the customization tool but that adding to the cart does not work, it can come from several technical reasons. Here are the solutions to try:

1. Check your file (size or complexity too important)

Even if your file is in JPEG or PNGit can contain too much pixels or be too complex to be properly treated.

👉 This happens very often when your visual is:

• one collage (several images assembled).
• A mounting with Several drawings, photos or illustrations.
• A file containing a lot of small elements.

👉 In this case, our tool can display the visual, but do not succeed in treating it at the time of adding to the basket.

👉 Possible solutions:

Option A: convert your file

1. Open your file in a single software (preview on Mac, Paint on Windows, etc.)
2. Save it in the format:
   • TIFF (.tif)
   • or PDF (.pdf)
3. Go back to the main product sheet
4. Repeat the file sending the file by following the steps

Option B: Use our Patchwork tool
👉 If your visual is a collage of several images:

• We recommend that you directly use our patchwork tool
• It is specially designed to manage this type of composition
• It avoids problems related to too complex files

2. Empty the cache and cookies of your browser

Your browser can sometimes keep data that blocks smooth operation.

👉 To do:

• Open your browser settings
• Looking for "Clear the navigation data"
• Check:
  • cache
  • Cookies
• Validate, then recharge the page

3. Try with another browser

The problem can come from the browser used.

👉 Try with:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge

💡 Important advice

For complex visuals (collages, multiple images), focus on:

• formats TIFF or PDF
• or the use of our patchwork tool

These solutions are more reliable to ensure proper processing of your file.

If the problem persists, you can Contact our support By indicating:

• The format of your file
• her size
• and screenshot (see video) if possible

We can help you faster 😊

The printer always adds a white border by default around a coupon, but it remains fine (less than 1cm). That's why we advise you to Always add a margin additional to the dimensions of your fabric.

A slight discoloration can occur during washing or intensive use of a fabric. In addition, if the printed fabric stays in the sun for a long time, it is possible for it to be discolored. The ink we use is not anti-UV.

The risks are very high according to the subjects, between 1 and 4% per meter.

If the printing textile media is not the same, the ink will not deposit in the same way on the fiber, although it is the same pattern. The same pattern will be able to make the same color rendering according to the tissues. That's why we suggest you order a sample of your personalised fabric before you place your order.

Yes, our printing process is environmentally friendly. This on-demand printing system allows us to avoid surplus stock. In addition, the ink used when printing is certified Oeko-Tex (CQ 1296/1 IFTH).