SCREEN PRINT
Ink is applied through a fine screen, leaving a color imprint on the surface of the product.
HEAT TRANSFER
Artwork and/or logos are applied to products using a paper-like transfer material with heat and pressure. This process is also used on material where it is not suitable to imprint more than 1 screen imprint color. Color matches will be matched to coated colors as close as possible within the printing process capabilities.
DEBOSS
Debossing imparts a more subtle effect than foil stamping or screen printing. This method allows you to leave a depression of your logo on the material’s surface. This process is best utilized on leatherette.
FOIL STAMP
A die is used to apply the logo onto the material’s surface. This process is best utilized on leatherette.
FULL COLOR IMPRINT
Artwork must be submitted electronically. Do not send 4-color separated art. Separations will be done in our art department. Exact color match cannot be guaranteed on 4-color process.
Please submit color photographs and/or final, full-color art (printed or on flash drive) only. We cannot accept the following: slides, transparencies, photo negatives, film, low-resolution (halftone) prints, black-and-white separations (with two or more colors), or photos 3" x 5" or smaller. Original art size cannot exceed 11" x 17". We reserve the right to determine acceptability of submitted art. Additional art and/or alternate charges may apply. Please do not crease or mark on the photo(s) to be used. Submit a sketch of the required layout with your order. Submit art proportioned to size and design layout.
Multiple Location Imprints
Multiple location imprints vary by item, please check kooziegroup.com.
Notice
Fabric dye lots may naturally have some color variation.
Padfolio Sizing
All sizes are approximate. Finished goods may vary plus or minus .50" in each direction.
Minimum Line Weights and Type Sizes
See individual product pages for templates to understand minimum line weights and type size based on the item requested.
Rulers are primarily used for advertising and not as a precision instrument.
IMPRINTS
Color Matching
All Souvenir® Sticky Note™ products are printed with a digital printing press using 4-color process inks as opposed to spot color inks. 4-color process allows you to print as many different colors as you want for one price. All imprint colors will be converted to the closest 4-color process match. A perfect match cannot be guaranteed.
When requesting a non-standard imprint color, please provide the color number or a color sample (swatch or photograph). Extra charges may apply. Color paper proofs may not be an exact match to final product.
Minimum Line Weights and Type Sizes
See individual product pages for templates to understand minimum line weights and type size based on the item requested.
Phantom or Ghost Imprints
Phantom or ghost imprints are available at no extra charge. A 10% screen is usually recommended if you intend to write over the phantom imprint. As they are very light, text and phone numbers are not recommended as phantoms. Large logos that cover most of the space at the center of the pad look best.
Heavy Ink Coverage
There is no extra charge for heavy ink coverage or flood coats.
Ruled Lines
Ruled lines, either solid or phantom, are available at no extra charge and will be set without a bleed. Please specify which you prefer; otherwise, we will use solid lines.
Cube Sides
Due to the printing and assembly process of cubes, the imprint colors on the bound side (Side 3) may look slightly different than the other 3 sides.
Custom Die Shapes
We will stock your custom dies at no extra charge for a maximum of 24 months from last use.
Photographic Images
High-resolution images must be supplied digitally in CMYK format and properly sized to the product ordered. Although we cannot guarantee an exact color match, please provide a color sample (swatch or photograph) in order to match artwork as closely as possible. When color is critical, we recommend a color proof. Color paper proofs may not be an exact match of final product. Photographs and other intricate printing jobs may require additional processing and lead time. Cube orders with photographic images printed on the sides will automatically receive a product proof at no charge.
Flood Coats
There is no extra charge for flood coats. You can change the paper color on one side of your Souvenir® Sticky Note™ adhesive notepad or Souvenir® Sticky Note™ non-adhesive scratch pad by printing a flood coat. Flood coats are not available on cube sheets.
Bleeds
There is no extra charge for bleeds. Please make sure your artwork extends 1/8" beyond the standard notepad size on all sides that bleed. Bleeds are not available on cube sheets. Bleeds on cube sides may require additional processing and lead time. When using the templates on the Koozie Group® website, please add an extra 1/16" to all backgrounds intended to fill the surface area. Critical elements of your image and text must remain 3/16" inside the cut line. All 3 guides are noted on the templates: bleed, cut, and safe imprint area. Please note 1/8" bleed.
Layout
Always provide a layout and a hard copy of your art so that we will know how you want your Souvenir® Sticky Note™ to look. There is a 1/16" variance on all Souvenir® Sticky Note™ notepads when cutting the final product. Provide a color composite of multicolor images when sending in production-ready art or send it in color, digitally (VECTOR ART preferred).
IMPRINTS
Color Matching
Magnets are printed with 4-color process inks as opposed to spot color inks. The 4-color process allows you to print as many different colors as you want for one price. All nonstandard imprint colors will be converted to the closest 4-color process match. A perfect match cannot be guaranteed.
When requesting a non-standard imprint color, please provide the color number or a color sample (swatch or photograph). Please note that when referencing a non-standard color number, we match to the non-standard color number coated color values. When color is critical, we recommend a product proof. Please submit files in the CMYK color mode only. RGB files will be converted to 4-color process (CMYK), which may result in color shifts. Raster images (digital photos) should be at least 300 DPI at 100% final size. Due to the digital artwork printing process, using placed raster or photograph images limits our ability to make color corrections.
Minimum Line Weights and Type Sizes
See individual product pages for templates to understand minimum line weights and type size based on the item requested.
Screens
When a file contains a screen, it must be at no less than 10%. Anything less will not print properly.
Borders
Borders are not recommended along the edges of magnet products. However, art intended to print as a border must be formatted 1/16" inside the die line and extend 1/16" beyond the die line.
Bleeds
There is no extra charge for bleeds. Art intended to print to the edge must extend 1/16" outside the cut line. On Picture Frame Magnets, the inner cut-out artwork should bleed 1/16" onto the outer frame.
Layout
Always provide a layout and a hard copy of your art so that we will know how you want your magnets to look. There is a 1/16" variance on all magnets when cutting the final product. Provide a color composite of multicolor images when sending in production-ready art or send it in color, digitally (VECTOR ART preferred). If color matching is critical, a product proof is recommended.
Outdoor Use
All magnets are not recommended for outdoor use or for use on vehicles.
Custom Die Shapes
We will stock your custom dies at no extra charge for a maximum of 24 months from last use.
IMPRINTS
Color Matching
Mouse Pads are printed with 4-color process inks as opposed to spot color inks. The 4-color process allows you to print as many different colors as you want for one price. All nonstandard imprint colors will be converted to the closest 4-color process match within the printing process capabilities. A perfect match cannot be guaranteed. Standard imprint colors are shown under Order Information. When requesting a non-standard imprint color, please provide the color number or a color sample (swatch or photograph). When color is critical, we recommend a product proof. Please submit files in the CMYK color mode only. RGB files will be converted to 4-color process (CMYK), which may result in color shifts. Raster images (digital photos) should be at least 300 DPI at 100% final size. Due to the digital artwork printing process, using placed raster or photograph images limits our ability to make color corrections.
Fabric Surface Mouse Pads Minimum Line Weights & Type Sizes
See individual product pages for templates to understand minimum line weights and type size based on the item requested.
Firm Surface Mouse Pads Minimum Line Weights & Type Sizes
See individual product pages for templates to understand minimum line weights and type size based on the item requested.
Bleeds
There is no extra charge for bleeds. Art intended to print to the edge must extend 1/8" outside the cut line. Critical elements of your image must remain 1/4" inside the cut line.
Borders
We do not recommend borders on Mouse Pads. If a border is necessary, it must be a minimum of 1/4" thick.
Layout
Always provide a layout and a hard copy of your art so that we will know how you want your Mouse Pads to look. There is a 1/16" variance on all Mouse Pads when cutting the final product. Provide a color composite of multicolor images when sending in production-ready art or send it in color, digitally (VECTOR ART preferred). If color matching is critical, a product proof is recommended.
Custom Die Shapes
We will stock your custom dies at no extra charge for a maximum of 24 months from last use.