Cards
What works?
• The best artwork is vectorized .eps or Adobe Illustrator, with all fonts converted to outlines. A PDF can work too, as long as the fonts are converted, and the design is in vector format.
• A 300 dpi (high resolution) raster image can work perfectly also, if it is set to fit within our template.

What is a raster image?
A raster (or bitmap) image is based on pixels. The main disadvantage to this type of file is that it does not scale well and the design within the image is not moveable. If you resize, you may notice that the image quality suffers. This happens because the image is composed of pixels. If you open a raster image and begin to zoom in on the image, you will probably notice the image is broken down into smaller squares (these are called “pixels”). Rasterized images at 300 dpi (high resolution) are ideal for printing.

What is a vector image?
Vector graphics do not use pixels and are based on mathematical formulas that represent curves and lines. Vector graphics are very smooth looking and can easily be resized without loss of image quality. The most important factors of a vector design is that the objects are moveable. In a rasterized design, they are locked and not moveable. Vector is the best type of graphic we can receive. Before sending any vector files, PLEASE create outlines on any text.

Non Standard Templates
Additonal fees apply. Please contact your sales representative for details.

 Standard Template


credit card size (CR-80) [.ai file]
3.375 x 2.125

Seeded Cards

We are proud to offer our eco-friendly line of seeded download cards. Listed here are some printing recommendations. Based on our vast experience in printing on the seeded medium. This special seeded paper presents a different surface than traditional printing, and in order to ensure your artwork prints at the highest quality, we recommend following the guidelines. Please feel free to ask your sales representative if you have any further questions.

Design Requirements

When designing your artwork for seeded cards, please keep print coverage to a minimum. A good rule of thumb is 10% print coverage.

There are three reasons.
1) It helps enhance the overall effect of the seeded paper cards by highlighting the embedded seeds.
2) Seeded paper is very rough and porous. Saturated printed cards can cause a deterioration of print quality through banding and bleeding.
3) Too much ink can damage tge seed, causing them not to grow when planted.

Note: Saturated print coverage can substantially increase the cost to print a card. If we feel the design is not compliant to our specifications we may require a redesign or an increase in the cost per card.

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circular luggage tag [.ai file]
3.5"diameter
medium key tag [.ai file]
2.5 x 1.375
standard combo card [.ai file]
card 3.375 x 2.125
tag 3.125 x 1.125

v.i.p. pass [.ai file]
3.5 x 5
dog tag [.ai file]
2.25 x 1.125
long key tag [.ai file]
3.375 x 1.125

Other templates are available upon request.