{"id":96,"date":"2025-09-28T16:19:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T16:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/how-it-works\/artwork-guidelines\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T12:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:41:33","slug":"artwork-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/learn-more\/artwork-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Artwork Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center is-style-default inside-hero\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient has-top-and-right-gradient-gradient-background\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/upload.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/upload.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/upload-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/upload-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/upload-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/upload-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/upload-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/\">Home<\/a><\/span>  <span><a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/how-it-works\/\">How It Works<\/a><\/span>  <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Artwork Guidelines<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-line6 has-h-1-font-size heading-scratch-yellow has-subtitle-yellow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><strong>Prepare your artwork for <span class=\"is-underline\">perfect<\/span> presses.<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">These guidelines show you how to set up artwork so your transfers print cleanly, peel smoothly, and last wash after wash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull anchor-menu has-royal-brown-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><nav class=\"has-text-color has-white-color items-justified-center alignwide is-style-horizontal-more wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-bbf59bfc wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Artwork Guidelines Anchor Menu\"><ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container has-text-color has-white-color items-justified-center alignwide is-style-horizontal-more wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#color-profiles\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Color Profiles<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#vector-raster-art\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Vector &amp; Raster Art<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#lines-and-knockouts\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Line &amp; Knockouts<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#gradients-halftones\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Gradients &amp; Halftones<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#specialty-inks\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Specialty Inks<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"#cutting-services\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Cutting Services<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d6c13490c31121db3863462b2fb872fb is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5b424321 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">This is your complete toolkit for converting, designing, and prepping artwork before uploading. Follow these best practices to avoid delays and make sure your transfers look exactly the way you want.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-pastel-grey-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b2ff16747ea2bf373254f322b10f82ea is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0c9c989a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"color-profiles\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Color Profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Convert all artwork to <strong>CMYK<\/strong> before uploading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9e040ad8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_color-profile-one.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_color-profile-one.webp 600w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_color-profile-one-260x300.webp 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-279e0ccb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">RGB is designed for screens. Artwork saved in RGB will look different when printed\u2014often darker than expected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_color-profile-two.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_color-profile-two.webp 600w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_color-profile-two-292x300.webp 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-279e0ccb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Converting artwork to the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black) color profile before submitting will ensure it\u2019s optimized for printing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-olive-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0c9c989a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"vector-raster-art\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Vector &amp; Raster Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Each has its own benefits and we take both. Check to see if\u2028your artwork is vector or raster by opening it and zooming in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9e040ad8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Artwork_Guidelines_Page_Switchboard_1-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2389\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-279e0ccb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list has-yellow-background-color has-background\">\n<li>Stays sharp at any size<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean edges = classic screen-printed look<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best for: <a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/transfers\/ept-transfers\/\">EPT\u00ae<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/transfers\/fcf-transfers\/\">Full Color Fusion\u00ae<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/transfers\/dtf-transfers\/\">DTF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_vector-raster-two.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_vector-raster-two.webp 600w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_vector-raster-two-233x300.webp 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-279e0ccb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-arrow-list has-yellow-background-color has-background\">\n<li>Made of pixels; can blur if scaled too large<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum 300 DPI recommended<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best for: photoreal images, gradients, detailed designs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-royal-brown-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-183f4e1b89afea9eba475c221863f6a0 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0c9c989a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"lines-and-knockouts\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Lines &amp; Knockouts (Vector Art)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Objects and lines in your vector art should be at least 1pt thick and areas between objects and\u2028lines (knockouts) should be at least 2pt thick to ensure your artwork prints properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">To check the thickness of the details in your artwork, open it in a program that uses vectors such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9e040ad8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"283\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Artwork_Guidelines_Page_Detroit_1-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2393\" style=\"width:600px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-279e0ccb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Once opened in a vector program, draw a 1pt line and compare that line to any concerning objects in your art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Artwork_Guidelines_Page_Dazzle_1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2394\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-279e0ccb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Once opened in a vector program, draw a 2pt\u2028line and compare that to any concerning knockout areas in your art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-37f4ddca13192d76208a3f5f71b5cc6c is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0c9c989a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"gradients-halftones\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Color Gradients &amp; Halftones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">If the artwork has already been created before it has been decided which type of heat transfer to order, how colors\u2028transition between each other in the artwork might play a major role in determining which heat transfer product to order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">When transitioning from one color to another, there are two techniques to do it: gradients or halftones.\u2028Use the appropriate technique for the type of heat transfer you want to order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9e040ad8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_gradients-halftones-one.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_gradients-halftones-one.webp 663w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_gradients-halftones-one-300x285.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-279e0ccb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">When you zoom into gradients created with programs that use vectors, you can still\u2028see that the transition between colors is\u2028seamless. For raster gradients it\u2019s the same, but\u2028eventually you will see the individual pixels making\u2028up the gradient if you zoom in close enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Best for: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/transfers\/fcf-transfers\/\"><strong>Full Color Fusion\u00ae<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/transfers\/dtf-transfers\/\"><strong>DTF<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_gradients-halftones-two.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_gradients-halftones-two.webp 600w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/artworkguidelines_gradients-halftones-two-286x300.webp 286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-279e0ccb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">When you zoom into half tones, you can see that that the transition between colors is made up of individual dots that vary in size and the spacing between them to create the effect of a gradient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Best for: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/transfers\/fcf-transfers\/\"><strong>Full Color Fusion\u00ae (vector areas)<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/can\/transfers\/ept-transfers\/\"><strong>EPT\u00ae<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a02a36e3a5a05a4d3bf94d3988a54c37 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1fd5867f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"specialty-inks\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-left heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\">Specialty Inks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">When printing your art it\u2019s important for us to note that not all inks in our stock work the same way.\u2028The following inks are ones to pay attention to when selecting them for your artwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6588ed94 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/neons-pantone-midred-magenta-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1198\" style=\"border-radius:5px;width:auto;height:244px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/neons-pantone-midred-magenta-1.jpg 345w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/neons-pantone-midred-magenta-1-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Neons, Pantone, Mid Red, Magenta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">These inks print transparent and are best printed on white garments or backed with white ink to ensure proper opacity and vibrance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vector.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1199\" style=\"border-radius:5px;width:auto;height:244px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vector.jpg 344w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vector-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Reflective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Reflective ink is best used with less\u2028complex images so its reflectiveness\u2028is more apparent in your art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-border-color has-black-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-639b5052 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:5px;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div style=\"height:244px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Clear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Works best on black or dark colored\u2028garments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"344\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vector-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1200\" style=\"border-radius:5px;width:auto;height:244px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vector-1.jpg 344w, https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vector-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size heading-scratch-default has-subtitle-default\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Glow in the 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request to have your transfers cut and separated before they\u2019re delivered.\u2028Review the guidelines below to see how your artwork will need to be ganged on the sheet so it can be cut by our machines.\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>Cutting fee: $0.80 per sheet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-style-equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-86073371 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afd61c24c59fa1c292e906381a627751 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"258\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Artwork_Guidelines_Page_Cut_1_1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2391\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-68b374fc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df8ffdc3f7aeb0edfdea848b01dc61ed\">Our machines make straight cuts that pass through the entire sheet so your artwork will need to be ganged up with this in mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/versatranz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Artwork_Guidelines_Page_Cut_2_1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2392\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-68b374fc 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