Most problems with custom apparel and promotional products do not happen at the printing stage. They happen at the briefing stage. When a supplier receives unclear information, the result is delays, extra costs and a finished product that does not match what the customer pictured.
The good news is that a clear brief prevents almost all of this. For businesses across Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Clayton, Mulgrave, Springvale and surrounding suburbs, here is exactly what to prepare before you place a branding order.
Supply your logo in the right format
The single most common issue is artwork. A logo pulled from a website or a social media profile is usually too low in resolution to reproduce cleanly.
What suppliers actually need
Wherever possible, supply your logo as a vector file, such as an EPS, AI or PDF created from vector artwork. Vector files can be scaled to any size without losing quality, which matters when the same logo goes on a small cap and a large jacket back. If you only have a raster file such as a JPG or PNG, supply the highest resolution version you have and mention it, so your supplier can advise whether it will work or needs redrawing.
Confirm your exact brand colours
Colours shift between screens, print and thread. If your brand has specific colours, provide the codes, ideally Pantone references. This lets your supplier match embroidery thread or ink as closely as possible, and keeps your branding consistent across every product.
Be clear on quantities and sizes
For apparel, provide a full size breakdown rather than just a total. Knowing how many of each size you need affects stock, pricing and lead time. If the order is for a team, collecting sizes accurately at the start avoids reorders and gaps later.
State your deadline early
If the order is tied to an event, a launch or a start date, say so at the beginning. Decoration takes time, and rushing the process is where mistakes creep in. An early, honest deadline lets your supplier plan properly and flag anything that could be tight.
Describe how the items will be used
This is the step most people skip, and it matters. A garment worn daily on a worksite has different durability needs to a jacket worn occasionally by office staff. When your supplier understands the real-world use, they can recommend the right garment, fabric and decoration method rather than guessing.
Approve the proof carefully
Before production begins, you will usually receive a proof or digital mock-up. Check it properly. Confirm the logo, spelling, colours, placement and sizing. Approving a proof quickly without reading it is one of the easiest ways to end up with a result you did not want, and once production starts, changes cost time and money.
A simple pre-order checklist
Before you place your next branding order, have these ready: your logo in vector format, your brand colour codes, a full size and quantity breakdown, your deadline, and a short note on how the items will be used. With those five things in hand, your supplier can quote accurately and produce exactly what you need the first time.
Order with confidence
A clear brief saves everyone time and delivers a better result. If you are planning a branding order and want guidance on getting it right, we are happy to walk you through the process. Call Fully Promoted Mount Waverley on (03) 8566 8480 or request a quote through our website.
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Fully Promoted Mount Waverley
1/350 Springvale Rd
Glen Waverley Victoria 3150
Create exactly the look you want with a variety of branding options. Our experts can help you discover which techniques will best represent your brand and your budget.
Whether it’s embroidery for your garments, screen printing for a run of apparel, or the latest in branding technology with direct to transfer printing, Fully Promoted has you covered.
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