Decorating Information

Dynamic decorating achieves a powerful impact. Knowing the options available to you, and following these guidelines for artwork preparation, can help assure your decorating makes a lasting impression that's just right for your organization.

Artwork Requirements

Our products are your palate! Submit your original artwork for a one-of-a-kind look.

Electronic Art

• Platform: MAC/PC.
• File types: CorelDraw X3, Illustrator CS3.
• File formats: Native vector files in .ai, .cdr, .pdf, .eps, .ps, .svg.
• All elements must be vector with fonts converted to curves.
• Minimum resolution / file format for non-vector files: 300 dpi / .tif.
• Non-acceptable file formats: .doc, .gif, .html, .jpg, .png, .psd.

Embroidery
To prepare a tape for embroidery, art must be digitized.

• Acceptable disk formats: .dst, .pxf, .pof, .emb, .exp, .psf, .pes, .fmc, .fdr.
• Re-digitizing (new tape) is required for any resizing greater than 20%.
• Artwork created for other items (such as T-shirts) may not be suitable for use on Toppers products; artwork for 6-panel caps must be digitized.
• For color match, please specify thread color number; Corvest will match as closely as possible.

File compression

• Stuffit (MAC); Winzip (PC).

Transmission

• Art is recommended to be e-mailed as an attachment along with your P.O. to orders@corvest.com. Please include company name and P.O. # in the subject line.
• 3.5" floppy or Zip disk also accepted -- one disk for each order.
• When sending art via mail or e-mail, correspondence must include: company name and address, P.O. #, name of sender/contact, e-mail address, phone, fax and industry I.D. # (UPIC, ASI, PPAI, etc.).

Camera-Ready Art
Corvest accepts mailed in "camera-ready art"; this format is subject to review and may incur an art charge. Art must be flat, hi-resolution, black and white line art, to size.

• Minimum type size: 4pt.
• Art must be color-separated with proper registration marks; one piece for each color.
• To have artwork returned, you must include an addressed return envelope with proper postage with your request. Artwork will be retained for a rolling 13-month period, then discarded.

Standard Fonts
All fonts must be converted to outlines (curves) to avoid font substitutions.

• Plain: Arial, Avant Garde, Franklin Gothic, Helvetica.
• Serif: Benguiat, Cooper Black, Souvenir, Times Roman.
• Script: Brush Script, Lucida Calligraphy, Monotype Corsiva, Viner Hand.
• Specialty: Comic Sans, Curlz MT, Ravie, College.
• If typesetting is required, indicate layout instructions (centered, flush left/right, all caps, upper/lower case, etc.) or art will be prepared for best appearance/printing on item. Paper proof recommended when typesetting.

Art Charges

• Formats that may incur an art charge: Word files, Power Point, Photoshop, .gif, .jpg, .tif.
• Customers will be notified in advance of any additional charges.
• Quotes for art charges are available from our Art Department prior to placing orders.
• Add one day to standard lead-time for orders with art charges.

Miscellaneous

• Unless otherwise specified, artwork will be sized to fit the maximum area and placed in the normal location.
• Unless otherwise stated on the order, Corvest reserves the right to stack copy to achieve the best appearance for your imprint.
• Orders requesting custom imprints without acceptable artwork will NOT be eligible for special rush production services.
• Artwork will be held on file for 13 months. Repeat orders submitted after that time will require new artwork.

Decoration Methods & Related Charges

Corvest offers the latest in decorating technology to make your name stand out and your message endure.

Screen Printing & Pad Printing
Single-color? Multi-color? No problem! Screen printing and pad printing looks great, whether the design is straightforward and simple, or vibrant and vivid. All pricing includes a 1-color, 1-location imprint, unless otherwise specified. Set-up/screen charges are not included.

Set-Up Charges (per color and/or location)

• Pens, Pocket Lights & Key-Ring Lights: $30 (G)
• Stuffed Animal Accessories: $37.50 (G)
• All other products: $45 (G)
• Ink Color Change within a Min Qty Run: $30 (G)

Set-Up charges waived for exact reorders placed within 13 months of original order.

Additional Color / Location Run Charges (per unit)

• Pens, Pocket Lights & Key-Ring Lights: $0.10 (G)
• Stuffed Animal Accessories: $0.20 (G)
• All other products: $ 0.45 (G)
• Specialty Screen Print (foil, sublimation, etc.): $0.63 (G)

Lead Time
Unless otherwise specified, turnaround times for all screen printed and pad printed merchandise is as follows (add 3 days for production proofs):

• Single-color: 5 business days from artwork being approved for catalog quantities.
• Multi-color: 6 business days from artwork being approved for catalog quantities.

Minimum Quantities
Published minimum quantity applies. For less than minimum, a charge of $45.00 (G) will apply. LTM must be at least 1/2 of published minimum quantity.

Miscellaneous Charges and Information

• Individual numbering: $4.00 (G) each item.
• For 4-color process/halftones and percentage colors, please contact our customer care department for detailed guideline sheets.
• Double hit: Recommended when printing light colors on dark canvas, call for pricing.

Standard Imprint Colors
The below color swatches are provided for reference only. Due to inconsistencies in computer screens, these swatches should not be relied upon for accurate color matching. Non-standard colors: add $50.00 (G) for orders of specified catalog quantity. Please submit Pantone Color Standard number or color sample on coated stock when ordering/re-ordering non-standard colors.

Black	Brown (PMS 476)	Burgundy (PMS 202)	Forest (PMS 343)
Gray (PMS 430)	Green (PMS 355)	Maroon (PMS 235)	Metallic Gold (PMS 872)
Metallic Silver (PMS 877)	Navy (PMS 289)	Neon Blue (PMS 801)*	Neon Green (PMS 802)*
Neon Orange (PMS 804)*	Neon Pink (PMS 806)*	Orange (PMS 021)	Process Blue
Purple (PMS 267)	Red (PMS 186)	Reflex Blue	Royal Blue (PMS 300)
Teal (PMS 327)	White	Yellow (PMS 109)	Yellow/Gold (PMS 1235)

*All neon imprint colors to be used on light-color products only.

8101, 8201, 8501, 8601, 8650: Rugged Steel & Rubber Flashlights standard imprint colors: (1-color only) Blue, Metallic Gold, Metallic Green, Metallic Rose, Metallic Silver, Orange, Red, White, Yellow.

Embroidery
Classic and elegant, embroidery adds a beautiful touch to any product. With this choice, add published catalog product price to the corresponding prices below (unless otherwise noted):

Set-Up Charges

• New Tape: $15 (G) per 1,000 Stitches
• Edits to Existing Tape: $31.25 (G)
• Personalization: $18 (G)

Set-Up charges waived for exact reorders placed within 13 months of original order.

Additional Location / Stitch Count Run Charges (per unit)

• Initial Run Charge -- all qtys (for items where embroidery is NOT the standard decoration method): $1.69 (G) per location, up to 7,500 Stitches
• Additional Run Charge (for all embroidered items): $0.30 (G) per location, per 1,000 stitches over 7,500
• Personalization
• 1st line: $4.00 (G)
• 2nd line: $1.75 (G)
• Specialty threads available upon request; please inquire for pricing.

Minimum Text Height
Text smaller than 3/16" is deemed illegible and is not permitted.

Lead Time
Unless otherwise specified, turnaround times for all embroidered merchandise is 10 business days from artwork approval for catalog quantities (add 3 days for production proofs).

Minimum Quantities
Published minimum quantity applies. For less than minimum, a charge of $45.00 (G) will apply. LTM must be at least 1/2 of published minimum quantity.

Metal Logos
Metal means modern! Your logo stands strong and looks incredible in solid, durable metal. With this choice, add published catalog product price to the corresponding prices below (unless otherwise noted):

Set-Up Charge

• $200 (G)

Set-Up charges waived for exact reorders placed within 13 months of original order

Additional Location Run Charge (per unit)

• $2.00 (G)

Lead Time
Unless otherwise specified, turnaround times for all merchandise with metal logos is 4 weeks from artwork approval for catalog quantities (add 3 days for production proofs).

Minimum Quantities
Published product minimum quantity applies plus 72 metal logos. Unused balance is inventoried at Toppers. Less than minimum is not available for metal logos.

Production Proof:
Production proofs are not available for metal logos.

Availability:
Metal logos are available on the following Toppers products (in Antique Silver finish):

Item #	LOGO LOCATION	ML-1 Circle 1.75"	ML-2 Oval 1.75" x .875"	ML-3 Oval 2.5" x 1"	ML-4 Square 1.5"	ML-5 Square 2"	ML-6 Rectangle 2" x 1"	ML-7 Rectangle 3" x 1.25"
1174	Standard
8213	Lower Flap
8914	Standard
8920	Standard
8947	Standard
8949	Standard
8990	Standard
8991	Standard
8992	Standard
8993	Standard
9971	Standard
9980	Standard
9981	Standard
9983	Standard
9992	Standard
9993	Lower Trim

 

Deboss & Hot Stamp
A classy, refined style. Your brand never looked so good! Catalog pricing includes 1-location Deboss where indicated.

Set-Up Charges

• Up to 6 Square Inches: $60 (G)
• Up to 15 Square Inches: $90 (G)

Set-Up charges waived for exact reorders placed within 13 months of original order.

Additional Location Run Charge (per unit)

• $0.45 (G)

Lead Time
Unless otherwise specified, turnaround times for all debossing and hot stamping is 5 business days from artwork approval for catalog quantities (add 3 days for production proofs).

Minimum Quantities
Published minimum quantity applies. For less than minimum, a charge of $45.00 (G) will apply. LTM must be at least 1/2 of published minimum quantity.

High-Definition Laser Engraving
The perfect finishing touch on metal items, high-definition laser engraving allows your logo to shine.

Set-Up Charge

• $50 (G)

Set-Up charges waived for exact reorders placed within 13 months of original order.

Additional Location Run Charge (per unit)

• Multi-position catalog pricing includes logo or one/two lines in one location; add $1.00 (G) per unit, per additional location.

Personalization

• $1.00 (G) per item for individual name engraved in standard typefaces.

Standard Typefaces

• No additional charge for standard typefaces.
• Please specify typeface by name and number on your order:

Artwork & Production Charges

Please see below for a comprehensive list of artwork and production charges.

Art Charges
All art charges by quote only.

Proofs
Black/White Electronic Proof (aka Paper Proof): $12.00 (G)

Virtual Sample: $12.00 (G) when created by our art department, free when you create your own on our websites.

Production Proof: $40.00 (G) plus price of item, screen charges and shipping. We may require a production proof due to the complexity of artwork and/or size of order. If a production proof is required, screen charges will be applied to your order if no further alterations occur.

Samples
Self Promo (PSA): EQP minus 40% plus screen charges and shipping.
Spec Sample: EQP minus 40% plus screen charges and shipping. Limit 3 samples per style.
Random Sample: EQP minus 25% plus shipping.