File Types

SCREEN PRINTED ITEMS - Single / Multi Color

• Illustrator (.AI)
• Vector Encapsulated PostScript (.EPS)
• Photoshop Document (.PSD)
• Portable Document Format (.PDF)
• Joint Photographic Experts Group (.JPEG & .JPG)
• Tag Image File Format (.TIFF)

DIRECT TO GARMENT PRINTED ITEMS ITEMS - Full Color / Low Quantity Orders

• Portable Network Graphic (.PNG)
• Photoshop Document (.PSD)
• Joint Photographic Experts Group (.JPEG & .JPG)

We prefer .PNG or .PSD files because Transparent backed images will provide better printed edges through the direct to garment process. A simple JPEG/JPG is also acceptable.

EMBROIDERED ITEMS*

• Data Stitch Tajima (.DST)
• Portable Embroidery Format (.PES)
• Home Embroidery Format (.PHC)

*Any file can be provided if the Image Digitizing Service is purchased with your order.

Vector vs. Raster

Raster / Rasterized Image:

A non-vector image, also called a raster image, is one that can’t be scaled beyond its full-size dimensions without loss of quality. 

Ideally, you should maintain an image resolution of 300 DPI. Rokken will accept other resolutions, but we don’t recommend anything less than 150 DPI. *if your provided graphic is not acceptable for usage, a team member will contact you prior to fulfilling the order.

Vector / Vectorized Image:

A vector image is a computer-generated graphic that’s made up of points, lines, and curves that are based upon mathematical equations, not pixels.

If you choose vector images, you can increase and decrease their size as much as you want, since they don’t involve the DPI.

-Design your art at the the actual dimensions you want printed, at 300 DPI.

Color

It is recommended to export your files to a RGB color mode, this will give you the most accurate reflection of what your design will look like in the final print. If your project requires CMYK, we will convert it for you.

Printed color may look different to your digital screen design. Garment inks have varying degrees of opacity which means not all colors print equally. Darker blues and fluorescents will tend to print more opaque unless they’re on a white garment and/or screen printed.