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Hi there,

It sounds like your image might have pockets/areas of transparency on the image layer. That is why you have the image look like the tshirt is bleeding through. What some designers do is to add a base background and a keyline to the image. Keylining is a common practice with sports team logos. It allows the image have a small white border so it will show on any colored tshirt.

1. First you'll need to create a background layer for your image. It's recommended to do a white color layer.
2. Place this layer behind your finished image layer.
3. Now merge your layers together.
4. Select your magic wand tool. Now click on the following settings: Tolerance: 1 Contiguous: Checked.
5. Click & select outside of the image onto the white background. The outside area of the image should be selected. If you need more areas selected, hold down the Shift key while clicking in more spaces.
6. Once you're happy with your selection, go to the top menu Select > Modify > Contract > Enter between 5 to 10 pixels.
7. You'll notice the selection has more outward of the shape of your image. Now hit Delete and that will clear out the excess white background.
8. You'll see now the transparent background remaining in the background. You'll want to trim off the excess space. To do this go to the top menu Image > Trim > Based on Transparent Pixels > Trim Away All Check Boxes.

You now have a image ready to be placed on any colored tshirt. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks

Thank you so much for your help with this Arcaderepublic. We will use this information well. Last night we followed the instructions on how to save as a PNG and that helped too. I appreciate your quick response.

Hey Guys, is there a list of preferred optimum colors to be used for the DTG printer? I have been designing with photoshop for around 12 years now so I am very confident in my designing skills and have recently went Exclusively Vector for ALL my designs.. I raise this question about preferred colors because I had you guys print up some shirts that I designed in vector but wasn't very thrilled with the outcome.. I worked like 15 hours on the design and wondered if it was my own personal screen resolution, was it that I put a shadow or a stroke where I shouldn't and perhaps it muddied up the lines on an ellipse... The rest of the prints that you guys have done for me were all super great but that one had me perplexed.. Did I design it too perfect? Is there even such a thing in the printing world? Thanks for any advise and tips that I can incorporate into my designs that will improve the design to print process..

Hi Seecipher,

The best thing you can do is avoid too many special effects like on your work like drop shadows. Especially if the graphic elements are small, drop shadows will be hard to see. With regards to your color issues the best way to preview if your design will print accurately would to preview with Gamut Warning. This will indicate which RGB colors will print correctly using CMYK inks that we use on our DTG printers.

If you're working exclusively in a vector program like Adobe Illustrator we have a link to help you create and export for PNG purposes http://www.tshirtgang.com/forum/topic/86/saving_artwork_in_illustrator#2

If you have any issues or questions please submit a Support Ticket

Excellent! thank you for the response.. I have tried using AI but I am a die hard PS fan.. Using AI for me after using PS for all these years is like trying to drive a standard shift car with the gears on the right side LOL...

I'm new to T-Shirt Gang and I was thinking about testing out printing some of my designs here. I just have one question before I start uploading: How many inches from the collar is your default print placement? Is it 1" down? 2"? Or do you eyeball each design and try to place it accordingly? I was just wondering how much space I need to account for in my files (it's hard to tell from your mock-ups how far down you place the designs).

Hi BootsArt,

Our default print location for sizes Adult start 3 inches down from the collar. For youth sizes its about 1.5 - 2 inches from the collar. It's important that you trim off any excess space around the image canvas or place the beginning of your image at the very top center. Hope that answers your question.

That totally answers it. Thank you so much for the quick response!

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There it is, I knew that link was in the forum somewhere...lol. Need to download the paint app again. Amazing how much better the quality of the print on the shirts got better, when the quality of the print files I was sending you guys got better! haha! Call it a learning curve I suppose...

Here are some tips for designing t-shirts:

Keep it simple: T-shirts are typically worn for their simplicity, so try to keep your designs clean and straightforward. Avoid cluttering your design with too many elements or text.

Consider the placement: Think about where your design will be placed on the t-shirt, whether it's the front, back, or sleeve. This can affect how the design looks and how it will be perceived by the wearer.

Use high-quality images: If your design includes images or graphics, make sure they are high-quality and can be printed at a large scale without becoming pixelated or blurry.

Choose the right colors: Consider the color of the t-shirt and how it will interact with your design. Use colors that complement each other and avoid using too many bright or clashing colors.

Know your audience: Think about who will be wearing your t-shirt and what they are interested in. This can help you tailor your design to appeal to your target audience.

Experiment with typography: Typography can play a big role in t-shirt design, so try experimenting with different fonts, sizes, and styles to create a unique look.

Don't be afraid to be original: The t-shirt market can be crowded, so don't be afraid to take risks and come up with something truly unique and original.