Lanyards Artwork Tips

One Color Imprints - Screen Printed/Dye Sublimation

FORMATS

Preferred

• AI, EPS, PDF, SVG (Vector format)

Acceptable

• PSD, PNG, JPG (Raster format)
  • These formats sometimes do not work, may take extra time for proofing and/or may incur additional charges.
  • Logos may appear jagged/unclean

Not Recommended

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scanned images

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Use the art template in the Product Details section under “Imprint Area” to view the placement of your logo or design on your lanyard. You will receive a virtual proof of your imprint before your order goes into production
• Convert your font to Outlines in Adobe Illustrator or choose a font from our gallery during the ordering process
• Minimum font size is 14 pt.
• Minimum font size for reversed out text (light text on dark background) is 18 pt.
• Minimum line thickness is 2 pt. (Can be checked in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or other programs)
• One line of text is recommended; sometimes two lines of stacked text will work.
• High contrast color combinations work best. Low contrast (light on light, medium on medium, dark on dark) are not recommended.

TIPS

• Extremely detailed or thin-lined artwork will not work well.
• The imprint may not be completely centered down the lanyard. We recommend you do not use borders or long lines in your imprint design.

PRINTING PROCESS

• Lanyards are imprinted via screen printing or dye sublimation for 1-color imprints.
• Screen printing burns the selected image into a screen that is then positioned on top of each lanyard as the ink is pushed through. The ink is then transferred onto the lanyards in the shape of the image as a “raised” print.
• For dye sublimation, the product starts out solid white. The background color and image are dyed into the material. The imprint is not raised in the dye sublimation process.

Full Color Imprints - Dye Sublimated

FORMATS

Preferred

• AI, EPS, PDF, SVG (Vector format)

Acceptable

• PSD, PNG, JPG (Raster format)
  • These formats sometimes do not work, may take extra time for proofing and/or may incur additional charges.

Not Recommended

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scanned images

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Use the art template in the Product Details section under “Imprint Area” to view the placement of your logo or design on your lanyard. You will receive a virtual proof of your imprint before your order goes into production.
• Convert your font to Outlines in Adobe Illustrator or choose a font from our gallery during the ordering process.
• Minimum font size is 14 pt.
• Minimum font size for reversed out text (light text on dark background) is 18 pt.
• Minimum line thickness is 2 pt. (You can check this in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or other programs.)
• One line of text is recommended; sometimes two lines of stacked text will work.
• High contrast color combinations work the best. Low contrast (light on light, medium on medium, dark on dark) are not recommended.

TIPS

• Extremely detailed or thin-lined artwork is not recommended.
• The imprint may not be completely centered down the lanyard. We recommend you do not use borders or long lines in your imprint design.
• Choose a design that is adequately spaced between characters for best clarity.
• Avoid using detailed font, images and thin lines in your artwork design.

PRINTING PROCESS

• Dye sublimation is used for full-color imprints on lanyards. This process involves printing an image onto transfer paper and sublimating or dyeing it permanently into the lanyard material.