Material Guidelines

SIZE

• Document at 1:1 scale (100%) if possible; if necessary, scale down to 50%, 25%, etc.
• If possible, convert fonts to outlines (convert text) or include the font folder.

BLEED

• Bleed must always be included in the files.
• For roll-ups: 5 mm bleed, plus an additional 200 mm at the bottom for mounting.

RESOLUTION

• Digital and offset printing: 200–300 dpi
• Large format images: 72–150 dpi
• Logos and other graphics: Use scalable vector graphics, e.g., PDF, EPS, or AI files. Note: All fonts must be converted to outlines, and colors should be in Pantone or CMYK values.

COLORS

• Profiles we use: Fogra39 and AdobeRGB.
• In Adobe applications, use Europe Prepress 3 for color management settings.
• In four-color printing, colors must be in process colors (CMYK).

DIE-CUTTING / SHAPED CUTS

• Die-cut and cutting lines must be defined in Magenta SPOT color and set to overprint (M100, overprint on).
• Cutting lines must consist of a single continuous line, not multiple lines.
• If possible, provide files both with and without the die line.
• Minimum thickness of the shaped area varies depending on the case.

FILE TYPES

NATIVE FORMAT

• Fonts converted to outlines or include the font folder.
• Do not embed images in working files; provide images as linked files in a separate folder.
• Acceptable image formats: TIFF, EPS, PSD, or JPG.
• Include ICC profiles for images; default CMYK (ISOCoated FOGRA39) and RGB (Adobe RGB).
• Pantone colors may be used as reference in four-color work.
• Include a PDF proof with the file package.
• Follow general guidelines otherwise.

PDF

• Include cutting marks in the PDF, with the bleed of 5 mm or 10 mm.
• Content should be centered on the sheet.
• Fonts must be embedded in the PDF.
• All pages within the same PDF must be the same size and orientation.
• Follow general guidelines otherwise.

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