Artwork Guidelines | NJ Wholesale Embroidery

To achieve the best results, please follow these guidelines when preparing your artwork. We accept most common formats and work with Tajima embroidery machines.

Accepted File Formats

Best Formats

.AI (Adobe Illustrator)

.EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)

.PDF (Vector)

.SVG (Scalable Vector)

Good Formats

.PNG (High Res)

.JPG (High Res)

.TIFF (300 DPI+)

.BMP

We Accept

.PSD (Photoshop)

.CDR (CorelDRAW)

.EMB (Wilcom)

.DST (Tajima)

Our Equipment

Tajima Machines

We use Tajima commercial embroidery machines for precise, high-quality stitching on all products.

Adobe Illustrator

Our design team uses Adobe Illustrator for vector artwork preparation and editing.

I2 Embroidery

We use I2 (i> >i>) embroidery software for professional digitizing and stitch file creation.

Design Specifications

Specification	Recommended	Minimum
Image Resolution	300 DPI	150 DPI
Max Colors (thread)	8-10 colors	15 colors
Min Text Size (sans-serif)	0.5" tall	0.25" tall
Min Text Size (serif)	0.75" tall	0.5" tall
Max Stitch Density	1500 stitches/sq in	2000 stitches/sq in

Best Practices

Do use:

Bold, simple designs with clear shapes
Vector artwork (AI, EPS, SVG) when possible
High contrast between design and fabric
Thick lines (minimum 1/16" for best results)
Solid colors and simple gradients

Avoid:

Very fine details or thin lines
Photographs (need to be converted to artwork)
Small text with serifs
More than 8-10 thread colors
Complex color blends and gradients
White text on light-colored fabrics

Design Tips for Embroidery

Thread vs. Ink:

Embroidery thread has a thickness. Fine lines may disappear or look muddy. Bold, solid shapes work best.

Color Matching:

We match colors to standard thread charts (DMC, Robison-Anton). Exact Pantone matches may vary slightly due to thread availability.

Fabric Matters:

Some fabrics (like fleece) have a "pile" that affects embroidery. We'll advise on the best stitch density for your chosen product.

Stencil vs. Fill:

Simple "stencil" designs (outline only) often look cleaner than filled areas on embroidered products.

Sizing Guide

Here's a general guide for design placement:

Product	Typical Embroidery Area	Max Design Size
Left Chest	4" x 4"	5" x 5"
Full Chest	10" x 10"	12" x 12"
Hat Front	2.5" x 2.5"	3" x 3"
Hat Back	2" x 2"	3" x 3"
Hoodie Back	12" x 16"	14" x 18"
Sleeve	3" x 3"	4" x 4"

Have artwork questions?

Our design team is here to help optimize your artwork for embroidery.