AnaJet Resources

A. Graphic Software
Any Microsoft Windows compliant graphics application program will work well. Make certain that the program is "ICC profile aware," so that the color reproduction will be done properly. The most popular graphics software for garment decoration are Adobe PhotoShop Elements, PhotoShop and CorelDraw.

B. Design Provided by Clients
The graphics to be printed are usually provided by the clients. Make sure the client-provided graphics are of good quality and have sufficient resolution. It's best to ask for graphics of at least 2MB for the best quality, or at least 1,200 x 1,600 pixel resolution. If a client brings very low resolution or poor quality graphics or photos, inform him that the printed image may not be of high quality. If you have a graphic artist on staff or access to graphics specialists, you may offer extra service of image enhancement or redesign at an extra charge on an hourly rate basis. Most image enhancement can probably be done within a couple or three hours.

C. Stock Designs and Clothing Lines
If you wish to provide stock graphics as the basis of specific client graphics or would like to offer your own design clothing lines, there are many options. The best of course is to have a graphic artist on staff to provide design service and come up with original designs. But not everyone can afford it. Find some graphic desingers whom you can call upon as needed. Local artists will be convenient if you have to meet them personally to discuss projects. But they do not have to be local, as internet and email can provide all the communication you need. Some of the finest T-shirt graphic designs are offered by many artists on or off the net. Here are some you may want to consider.

http://www.greatdanegraphics.com
One of the best stock art site for T-shirt printing. Most of their graphics were designed for screen printing, but many are transformed to suit digital printing. They also have a good PhotoShop learning video by its owner Dane Clement, who is a well known artist and educator for garment printing graphics.

www.dakotaprintart.com
Dakota Collectibles introduces Dakota PrintArt, high-quality artwork for direct-to-garment printers, sublimation printers, or printing as heat transfers. More than 500 graphic designs are available in many different categories and in formats such as Photoshop PSD, PNG and JPG. All of Dakota Collectibles' embroidery designs have also been prepared for high-resolution printing as well.

AnaJet customers can obtain a sampler CD free of charge and get 5 more designs of their choice. Contact AnaJet Technical Support department.

http://www.istockphoto.com is a very popular site where both stock photos and graphic illustrations are available for very modest fees. Once fees are paid for download, you can use them royalty free.

To find a graphic, enter the theme (such as surfing, golfing, etc) in the Search box, then choose “Illustrations” or “Photographs.”

There are also many other websites which provide stock T-shirt arts or will custom design graphics. Do a web search.

D. Trade Publications
Printware
Impressions
Promowear

E. Trade Organizations and Trade Shows
Specialty Graphic Imaging Assoc. (US)
FESPA (Europe)