Artwork guidelines

A great hat starts with great artwork.

Before uploading your logo or design, take a moment to make sure your artwork is ready. Good quality artwork helps us produce a cleaner and more professional finished product.

FOR EMBROIDERY

Embroidery works best with designs that have:

Clean shapes

Solid colors

Readable text

Simple details

Strong contrast

Logos with too many tiny details or extremely thin lines may need to be simplified before they can be embroidered properly.

Keep in mind that embroidery uses thread rather than ink. Small details that are visible on a computer screen may not translate perfectly when stitched into fabric.

FOR HEAT TRANSFER

Heat transfer is a great choice when your design contains:

Multiple colors

Gradients

Photographs

Detailed illustrations

Small design elements

Complex artwork

Because the design is printed before being applied to the hat, heat transfer can reproduce details and colors that are difficult to achieve with embroidery.

ARTWORK QUALITY

For the best results, always send the highest quality version of your artwork that you have.

Vector artwork is ideal for logos because it can be resized without losing quality. High resolution PNG files can also work well for many designs.

If your artwork has a background that you do not want printed or stitched, make sure the file is prepared accordingly.

BEFORE YOU ORDER

Please double check your logo, spelling, colors, and overall design before submitting your order.

If you are unsure which finish is best for your artwork, we are happy to take a look and point you in the right direction.

Send your artwork or questions to:

ctccustoms3@gmail.com

We want your finished hats to look as close to your original design as possible.