T-Shirt Artwork Guide

How to Set Up Artwork for Basic T-Shirts

Our T-shirts are printed using Direct To Garment (DTG) technology in CMYK colour. Follow these simple steps to get your artwork ready for print.

Choose Your T-Shirt and Print Position

Before you start designing, decide where you want your artwork to appear:

Back Centre: 30 x 35cm
Front Centre: 30 x 35cm
Front Left Chest: 10 x 10cm
Front Left & Back Centre: 10 x 10cm (front), 30 x 35cm (back)
Front & Back Centre: 30 x 35cm (front and back)

Make sure to select the correct print position when placing your order.

Download the Right Template

Head to the Templates section on the product page. Find the template that matches your selected T-shirt and print position. Use professional design software such as Adobe Illustrator or InDesign to create your artwork.

Create Your Artwork

Set up your file in CMYK colour mode and follow these guidelines:

Create your design using vector artwork – no bitmap images
Save your file as a PDF using the PDF/X-1a:2001 preset
Flatten your artwork to a single layer (no transparencies)
Outline or embed all fonts
Don’t include any crop marks or printer marks
Set lines to at least 1.5pt
Use font sizes of at least 14pt
For light or decorative fonts, use a minimum of 28pt
Supply your design at the exact size of the print area – no bleed required

We ask that you supply your design as a PDF file.

For more information on how to correctly set up and export your PDF, check out our helpful article:

How do I supply my PDF file for my T-shirt order?

Technical Tips for Best Results

Colours should not overlap in your design
Always work in CMYK – no RGB or special colour types
Avoid using PANTONE or spot colours
Stick to vector-based artwork for clean, sharp prints