{"id":1884,"date":"2015-11-19T12:35:34","date_gmt":"2015-11-19T17:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/?page_id=1884"},"modified":"2023-11-17T09:34:23","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T14:34:23","slug":"art-requirements-customized-reusable-bags","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/faqs\/art-requirements-customized-reusable-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the art requirements for your fully customized reusable bags?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When your reusable bag project necessitates full color, full bleed customized reusable bags, this is what you need to know about your artwork.<\/p>\n<p>The following information pertains ONLY to our fully customized reusable bags. These bags have a minimum order of 3000 bags and 90-day lead time. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/faqs\/artwork-info\/\">If you\u2019re looking for artwork requirements for \u00a0our stock custom reusable bags, click here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h5><b>Acceptable File Formats for Customized Reusable Bags<\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><b>Adobe Illustrator<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 90px;\">\n<li>File color mode must\u00a0be in CMYK and any placed images in the file must also be CMYK<\/li>\n<li>All linked images must be sent with the Illustrator file<\/li>\n<li>Provide layered Photoshop files for any linked images (if available)<\/li>\n<li>Linked images must be at least 300 dpi resolution\u00a0at the finished print size<\/li>\n<li>All fonts must be converted to outlines<\/li>\n<li>If any colors require a specific PMS\/Pantone match, set up with a separate layer for each spot color<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><b>Photoshop<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 90px;\">\n<li>File color mode must be CMYK<\/li>\n<li>Do not flatten artwork files! Layered Photoshop files are strongly recommended<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 300 dpi resolution at\u00a0the finish print size<\/li>\n<li>All fonts must be rasterized<\/li>\n<li>If any colors require a specific PMS\/Pantone match, set up with a separate layer for each spot color<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><b>PDF Files<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 90px;\">\n<li>PDFs from Microsoft applications are not accepted<\/li>\n<li>File color mode must\u00a0be in CMYK and any placed images in the file must also be CMYK<\/li>\n<li>All linked images must be sent with the PDF\u00a0file<\/li>\n<li>Provide layered Photoshop files for any linked images (if available)<\/li>\n<li>Linked images must be at least 300 dpi resolution\u00a0at the finished print size<\/li>\n<li>All fonts must be converted to outlines<\/li>\n<li>If any colors require a specific PMS\/Pantone match, set up with a separate layer for each spot color<\/li>\n<li>When creating PDF file, choose Acrobat default Press Quality settings (with at least 300 dpi)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><b>Layout Requirements for Customized Reusable Bags<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve determined your bag size\u00a0and\u00a0style, we can provide you with a template for setting up the design. Note that there are different templates for \u2018round corners\u2019 and\u00a0\u2018square corners\u2019:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-round-vs-square.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2707 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-round-vs-square-300x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-round-vs-square-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-round-vs-square.jpg 749w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A few notes about setting up your art:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><b>Piping\u00a0Allowance:<\/b><\/em>\u00a0The piping is 1\/4\u201d \u2013 3\/8\u201d depending on the material. Critical elements should be given 1\/2\u201d-3\/4\u201d allowance to avoid being covered by piping.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><b>Hem Allowance:\u00a0<\/b><\/em>Extend full-bleed image 1-1\/4\u201d past the top edge of bag, to fold over on the inside<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><b>Stitch Zone Warning:\u00a0<\/b><\/em>There will be stitching to secure the handles and a row of hem stitching approximately 1-1\/2\u201d from the top of the bag as noted on the template. Placement of hem stitching varies, but typically falls around 1-1\/4\u201d from the top.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><b>Placement of Handles:\u00a0<\/b><\/em>Varies, but typically placed at 1\/4\u201d of the bag width from the edge of the bag on each side.\u00a0Do not place critical images in this area<\/p>\n<p>The images below show mocked up versions of the templates (click to enlarge):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-round-corner-template.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-round-corner-template-287x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-round-corner-template-287x300.png 287w, https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-round-corner-template-768x803.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-round-corner-template.png 799w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-square-corner-template-03-26-21.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-square-corner-template-03-26-21-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-square-corner-template-03-26-21-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/www.bulletinbag.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/FAQ-example-of-square-corner-template-03-26-21.png 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>Color Accuracy for Customized Reusable Bags<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\n<li>The final printed color is determined by the artwork file(s) submitted.\u00a0 Because most computer monitors display colors inaccurately, the final printed color may vary from its on-screen appearance<\/li>\n<li>If a specific color needs to be matched, a Pantone ink color number must be specified, and an extra plate made (additional charges apply)<\/li>\n<li>If overall color needs to be matched, you\u00a0must provide a color-correct print for the production facility along with the artwork and order. \u00a0International shipping charges will be added to cover the cost of forwarding the color correct print to the facility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>\u00a0<b>Proofs for Customized Reusable Bags<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\n<li>A virtual (digital) sample is provided free of charge<\/li>\n<li>A physical pre-production sample can be ordered for $299 (add 2-3 weeks to total production time)<\/li>\n<li>Sample bags are available on request to confirm the quality of the material and printing. Samples are random and may not reflect the specific bag size you are ordering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>\u00a0<b>Plate Charges for Customized Reusable Bags<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\n<li>4-color print process requires 5 plates: CMYK + white<\/li>\n<li>The maximum number of colors (and plates) is 7<\/li>\n<li>Spot color inks also may be required for color matching, for large solid areas of color, or for small colored text.\u00a0 Each additional spot color requires a separate plate<\/li>\n<li>The number of plates needed cannot be determined until the final artwork is submitted and reviewed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your reusable bag project necessitates full color, full bleed customized reusable bags, this is what you need to know about your artwork. The following information pertains ONLY to our fully customized reusable bags. These bags have a minimum order of 3000 bags and 90-day lead time. 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