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Dye Sub Artwork Preparation and Guidelines

To ensure the highest quality output please keep the following guidelines in mind when submitting your artwork.

Vector-based graphics

Scaled to any size without the loss of quality, this artwork is typically created with illustration software (such as Adobe Illustrator), and is the preferred format for logos because of its crisp lines and scalability.

Vector-based files should be supplied in one of the following formats (if applicable):

  1. Portable Document Format (.pdf)
  2. Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
  3. Encapsulated Postscript (.eps)

In general, submitting vector based artwork allows us to achieve the best results.

Raster-based graphics

Typically, these images are generated via camera or created with photo-editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop). Raster-based artwork cannot be increased in size without losing quality.

Please provide images separately instead of embedding them.

Native files are preferred (for example, layered Photoshop files – .psd or .tif) rather than flattened files such as .jpeg.

At print size, images must have a minimum resolution of 100 dpi.

Remember to use RGB

Please provide artwork in RGB mode. At Valley we use a process called late binding which give us a wider gamut (more colours) to work with and better control. The result is louder, more vibrant and lively colours.

Colour Matching

If your artwork requires matching, please provide specific Pantone numbers for us to match.

Although we cannot guarantee exact matching with our dye-sublimation process we will work with our clients to find the closest achievable colour.

Text

In order to avoid potential font issues please convert all fonts to outlines.

What type of artwork is acceptable?

Vector Artwork In general, vector-based artwork allows us to achieve the best results, as the artwork can be scaled to any size without any loss of quality. Examples of common vector artwork file types include Adobe Illustrator (.ai), Encapsulated Postscript (.eps) and Portable Document Format (.pdf). When providing artwork it would be best to send those file types first if possible.

Non-Vector (Raster) Artwork If vector artwork is not available or for some reason inapplicable (ie. for photograph-based, raster imagery, etc.), we require images to have a minimum resolution of 100dpi at print size for best results. We would also prefer to work with native files (for example, layered Photoshop files) rather than flattened or compressed files such as jpeg.

Templates

If you would like to use one of our templates to prepare your artwork, just give us a call at 1.877.942.0595

Supplied artwork that does not meet our quality requirements may incur additional production time and cost. If you have any questions or concerns about do not hesitate to contact us.

Sizing

We want to ensure your garment is a perfect fit. To see how we size our apparel download our sizing guide document.

download our sizing guide.

Hear from our clients...

“It gives me peace of mind to know that you are working hard to make sure our project is completed on deadline and to our satisfaction. You are the variable in the process that I don’t have to worry about.”

Dan Post

Hear from our clients...

“I Just wanted to send my thanks for the great work on the handbook. It looks amazing! It’s nice to see all that hard work pay off. Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with.”

John M.

Hear from our clients...

“The quality of both the service and products you have produced for us at have been extraordinary. Our colleagues who have received either the brochures or the magazine-style newsletters have heartily complimented these impressive products.”

Stacie N.

Hear from our clients...

“We just received the catalogs. They look great! Tell your pre-press department, pressman, and binder crew it all matched up and worked perfectly. Job well done.”

Brett M.

Hear from our clients...

We received the impact reports on Friday and they look perfect! Thanks for getting this done so well and delivered sooner that we expected! We really appreciate it.

Josefin S.

Hear from our clients...

“Wow. Excellent. You guys continue to impress.”

Mike G.

Hear from our clients...

“Thank you for going above and beyond in helping to fix some typos that escaped our editing process. You even delivered our order before the projected delivery date! It has been a pleasure to do business with Premier Printing.”

Stacie N.

Hear from our clients...

“Just got my first copy in hand. They are sooooo beautiful! Thank you for the great work on these. The colours are stunning, the printing is perfectly clear and the folding is pristine. So great.”

Jennifer G.

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PROMOTIONAL GOODS

Did you know we sell promotional goods? Everything from hats and cups to pens and ponies. Well, maybe not ponies, but we do have an extensive network of suppliers for all your promotional requirements. Supply your logo or tagline, pick your products and you're off to the races. Promotional items are a great way to keep your brand fresh in the mind of customers.

We specialize in creating the best products for your brand. From corporate events to club functions, fundraisers to grand openings, conferences to sports tournaments, employee recognition to educational functions, we've got you covered.

Browse through our catalogs or check out our showrooms for quick inspiration. Have a specific product in mind? Take advantage of our in-depth search tool. Want to save a little money? Comb through our latest specials!

Whether your event is large or small, we have the perfect product for you. Look around and enjoy! If you don't see exactly what you are looking for, contact us today and we'll be happy to help you.

Print Resources

Having the right resources makes the printing process that much easier. Here's some helpful information to get you going:

Premier.ca Logo

Consistently transforming your ideas into engaging printed products is a complicated process. We reliably simplify your sourcing and printing experience so that your designs and communications impress.

premier.ca Brand Refresh

For sixty years, Premier Printing has been a printing service vendor for thousands of customers and countless impressions. From humble beginnings in a garage on the east side of Winnipeg to two bright and clean buildings totaling approximately 90, 000 square feet, we continue to chart a course to more comprehensively meet the needs of our primarily business-to-business relationships.

LOGO

For decades our logo has maintained various implementations of the double-P – representing the Ps in Premier Printing, and graphically representing unwinding rolls of printing substrate. Our new logo continues to carry the motion of most printing processes, notably paper and fabric. At the same time, we have modernized the look and feel, removed the need for a circular bug and have added an angular element in a nod to the most recent branding of our Valley dye-sublimation and sewing facility.

WORDMARK

Today, we are thrilled to update the branding of our company to better represent our current and future services. While our legal name remains Premier Printing Ltd., by name we are most readily recognized as simply ‘Premier’. Because we offer more than print services (though this is still what we’re most busy with), ‘Printing’ has been removed from our brand wordmark. Further, in light of plans to significantly increase our online, e-commerce capabilities, we have simply made our primary website our new wordmark: premier.ca.

COLOURS

 
 

Perhaps the most recognizable part of our branding for many years has been the ‘Premier’ orange and yellow. It represents legacy and recognition that we can’t throw away! And, so, although we have made some slight colour modifications, we will continue to proudly fly these company colours.

VALLEY

Valley Apparel and Display Logo

Twelve years ago this month, Premier Printing purchased in whole the design, dye-sublimation and sewing operations of Valley Fashions Inc. For twelve years it has continued to operate and sell under the ‘Valley’ brand, most recently as Valley – Apparel & Display. Moving forward, however, the use of the Valley brand will officially be deprecated and our dye-sublimation operation at 560 Marjorie Street will continue great work under the premier.ca brand. Still the same excellent staff, products and services as before, but now flying the same colours as the head office and paper facility at 1 Beghin Avenue.

TAGLINE

Simply – Occam’s razor? K.I.S.S.? We are constantly finding the most efficient, least complicated way to deliver your products and our services. We reliably simplify to ensure your ‘simply.’

Making – Factories? Yes. Automation? Yes. But craftsmanship still matters! We creatively and productively use current equipment and technology!

Great – Making sure this is how your experience working with us should always be... after all, it’s in our name.

Impressions – Image. Reputation. Integrity. Yours and ours. We deliver timely and quality impressions all round so that you and yours can impress.

DID YOU KNOW WE ALSO…

Icon bar of Premier.ca's services

Finally, this rebranding attempts to rectify an all too common remark we receive while servicing existing accounts or prospecting for new ones: ‘I didn’t know you also…

  • provided promotional product sales and service; or
  • designed and manufactured fully-customized apparel; or
  • could print and mail my catalogue; or
  • can store and fulfill my collateral from your warehouse, or
  • etc.

Yes, we can. Paper, Promo, Apparel, Display, Fulfillment are well within our wheelhouse. Talk to us today to relieve or improve on some of your sourcing and supply chain challenges!

Dye Sub Artwork Preparation and Guidelines

To ensure the highest quality output please keep the following guidelines in mind when submitting your artwork.

Vector-based graphics

Scaled to any size without the loss of quality, this artwork is typically created with illustration software (such as Adobe Illustrator), and is the preferred format for logos because of its crisp lines and scalability.

Vector-based files should be supplied in one of the following formats (if applicable):

  1. Portable Document Format (.pdf)
  2. Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
  3. Encapsulated Postscript (.eps)

In general, submitting vector based artwork allows us to achieve the best results.

Raster-based graphics

Typically, these images are generated via camera or created with photo-editing software (such as Adobe Photoshop). Raster-based artwork cannot be increased in size without losing quality.

Please provide images separately instead of embedding them.

Native files are preferred (for example, layered Photoshop files – .psd or .tif) rather than flattened files such as .jpeg.

At print size, images must have a minimum resolution of 100 dpi.

Remember to use RGB

Please provide artwork in RGB mode. At Premier we use a process called late binding which give us a wider gamut (more colours) to work with and better control. The result is louder, more vibrant and lively colours.

Colour Matching

If your artwork requires matching, please provide specific Pantone numbers for us to match.

Although we cannot guarantee exact matching with our dye-sublimation process we will work with our clients to find the closest achievable colour.

Text

In order to avoid potential font issues please convert all fonts to outlines.

What type of artwork is acceptable?

Vector Artwork In general, vector-based artwork allows us to achieve the best results, as the artwork can be scaled to any size without any loss of quality. Examples of common vector artwork file types include Adobe Illustrator (.ai), Encapsulated Postscript (.eps) and Portable Document Format (.pdf). When providing artwork it would be best to send those file types first if possible.

Non-Vector (Raster) Artwork If vector artwork is not available or for some reason inapplicable (ie. for photograph-based, raster imagery, etc.), we require images to have a minimum resolution of 100dpi at print size for best results. We would also prefer to work with native files (for example, layered Photoshop files) rather than flattened or compressed files such as jpeg.

Templates

If you would like to use one of our templates to prepare your artwork, just give us a call at 1.877.942.0595

Supplied artwork that does not meet our quality requirements may incur additional production time and cost. If you have any questions or concerns about do not hesitate to contact us.

Apparel Sizing

We want to ensure your garment is a perfect fit. To see how we size our apparel download our sizing guide document.

download our sizing guide.

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