Custom shirt artwork intake should resolve the decisions that affect the print before a job reaches production. Collect the finished dimensions, garment, placement, file, and approval contact together. A folder containing only a logo image leaves too many choices to the person pressing. On this page
- Ask for the intended result
- Inspect the submitted file
- Make approval specific
- Hand production a complete record
- FAQs
Ask for the intended result
Have the customer identify the shirt style, color, sizes, and print locations. Record whether they want a discreet mark or a main graphic. Ask for a reference with context, but do not treat a screenshot of another brand's merchandise as permission to reproduce it.
Inspect the submitted file
Open the original artwork and check transparency, sharpness, and lettering at the intended size. Identify changes that require editing rather than assuming every uploaded file is ready. Confirm who supplies the corrected file and whether additional design work is part of the quote.
Make approval specific
Show a size-accurate preview with the garment and placement identified. Ask the customer to check spelling, artwork version, and dimensions. Keep approval attached to that version; a reply saying Looks Good is ambiguous if several files were sent at different times.
Hand production a complete record
Use Wholesale DTF Transfers with the checked artwork and confirmed specifications. Include quantities, garment groups, placement notes, and the current application instructions. Record the first-piece result and keep exceptions separate so the rest of the run follows an approved example.
FAQs
What is the minimum useful customer brief?
Collect the artwork, intended size, garment type and color, placement, quantity, and approval contact. Add any personalized names or variants in one checked list. Record the agreed editing scope and final artwork version too.
Should I accept a screenshot as final artwork?
Inspect the original file where possible. A screenshot can be compressed or incomplete, and it may not retain the transparency or detail needed at the intended print size.
Does customer approval cover later file changes?
Tie approval to a specific version. If the artwork, size, or placement changes materially, get approval for the revised preview before sending that version into production.
Should artwork editing be included automatically?
Define the scope in the quote. File cleanup, new illustration, and layout changes take different work; agree on what the customer supplies and what the shop will provide.
