Printing Information

Screen Printing

How large can the print be?

The maximum size of the print can be seen on the items page. Just look at the "Print size" under the product name to see it's dimensions in inches.
The prices given on our web site are for up to 25% ink coverage of the total graphic size.

How many colours can the image be?

The prices given on our web site are for a single colour print.
Additional colours can be added if required starting at $0.60 per additional colour per print and an additional $45 setup fee per colour (prices decrease for larger quantities).

What colours are available?

We can screen print in hundreds of different colours.
To see a list of available colours please click here

How long does it take to print?

Orders placed before Wednesday of the week will be delivered, shipped, or available for pick-up the following friday.
If a substantial amount of work is required to get your graphics up to standards, it may take longer to complete the order and we'll notify you of when they'll be available.

If you require the order to be finished earlier than the standard order time please notify us and we'll do our best to accomidate you.

Where can the image be printed?

Unless given specific instructions or otherwise stated in the description, the prints are centered on the front of the bag. Some bags have different available areas to print on listed in the description. If you have special requirements please let us know.

What is required for artwork?

We would like artwork to be:

• Submitted as Illustrator EPS files
• Fully traced as a vector format graphic
• The actual size required

If you are not able to meet these artwork requirements we can work with your graphics free of charge (unlike most other printing companies) to get them up to printing standards.
All that we ask is that you send a high resolution image, ideally 300 dpi or higher.

Once you place an order, artwork can be submitted to artwork@elmhirstpackaging.ca.
In the email please include your order number, name, and the exact PMS colour code that you want to have it printed in.