Below you will find design templates for our products. Please follow the guidelines to ensure proper formatting and to avoid delays in getting your project completed.

Design Apps

• Use industry-standard graphic design applications for best compatibility.
• Recommended applications:
  • Adobe Illustrator (for PDF templates)
  • Adobe Photoshop (for PSD templates)
• Designs from other applications should be submitted in JPEG format to ensure consistency.

Design Checklist:

• Design on the “Artwork” layer or create a new layer above the template.
• Once you’ve finalized the design, remove all template layers, leaving only your artwork.
• Flatten all gradients and transparencies and outline all text.
• Ensure that all template layers are deleted.
• Upload file is a single page PDF or JPG file @ 150dpi.
• If printing DTF, upload a PNG file.

Helpful Template Tips

• Use our template as a guideline for logo and graphic element placement.
• Our materials are white; any non-design areas will remain white.
• For Advertising Flags, maintain a minimum 2-inch margin from all edges to ensure text visibility.

Print-ready Checklist:

• PDF Files: Must be flattened and all text outlined.
• Submit files as a Flattened PDF (Single Page) or JPEG only, without crop marks.
• For custom-sized products, ensure your graphic matches the product dimensions exactly.
• For template-based products, the dimensions must match the provided template exactly, not just the graphic area.
• Use CMYK color mode; Pantone or RGB colors may lead to inaccuracies.
• Submit files at 150 DPI, with a maximum file size of 300 MB. Graphics over 200″ can be scaled accordingly.

Custom Event Tent

Table Cover

Brochures

Business Card 3.5″ x 2″

Direct To Film (DTF)

Sizes listed below are only a general guide. Please be sure to measure the product you plan to apply the transfer to before ordering your transfer.

Pressing Recommendations

Guidelines below are based on in house testing with HTVRONT Auto Heat Press and not guaranteed to be the same on your press. We recommend testing for yourself and adjusting accordingly. Polychrome Studios is not responsible for products lost or damaged during pressing.

• Pre Press 330F 15 seconds
• Press 330F – Medium Pressure – 15 seconds
• Wait at least 1 minute before peeling
• Post Press 330F 8 sec with Teflon sheet

Full Front Shirts/Hoodies

• Infant: 5 x 5
• Toddler: 7 x 7
• Youth: 10×10
• Extra Small (XS) – Small (S): 9.25 x 10
• Medium (M) – Large (L): 10 x 10
• Extra Large (XL): 11 x 12
• 2XL: 11.5 x 12
• 3XL and above: 12 x 13

Full Back Shirts/Hoodies

• Extra Small (XS) – Small (S): 10.25 x 10.25
• Medium (M) – Large (L): 11 x 12
• Extra Large (XL): 11.8 x 12
• 2XL & Above: 12 x 14

Other Shirt Placements

• Youth Pocket: 3.5 x 3.5
• Left Chest/Pocket: 4.5 x 4.5
• Sleeve: 2-3 inches wide
• Care Tag: 3 x 3

Hats

• Front: 4.5 x 2
• Side & Back: 2 x 1