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Standard Printing

"P" process method (Art without an underbase) This type of printing is for light-colored garments. A maximum of 12 different ink colors. P1 – P9. Each number following the print process code indicates the number of ink colors used. Ink colors can shift dramatically when printed on middle-tone to dark garments.

"Duo-Tone" Printing

"X" process method (Art with an underbase) This type of printing is for dark-colored garments ONLY . This process allows you to choose almost any ink colors that look good together up to a maximum of 8 different ink colors. X1 – X9. The numbers following the print process code indicates the number of ink colors used. The number following the "X" indicates the number of ink colors showing. The duo-tone process (indicated by the "X") is used when printing on middle-tone to dark garments. A base coat of white ink is applied to the print area. The subsequent ink colors are printed directly on top of that white base coat. This process prevents the garment color from bleeding (or dye migration) from the garment through the ink colors and makes the colors "POP".

Alternative® printing

WP "Weathered Process"

A special print process that is muted in color with a more vintage-inspired soft hand feel. It is a look achieved by placing a soft "distress screen" pattern over the art and uses a 305 mesh so there is less ink applied to the garment. This lessens the amount of ink printed on the garment – thus "softening the hand feel". It uses the same inks as P process art.

Embroidery

A design is stitched with thread on the surface of the product’s material.

EMBROIDERY QUICK TIPS

  • All lettering will be digitized with closest point connections.
  • Spacing between bottom of all logos is a minimum of .75".
  • Customer-supplied disks will be accepted. Minimum letter height is .25" and minimum line width is 2mm. If the customer tape is used without any edits, the customer will not be charged. If edits are performed, such as resizing or adjustments for material change, a Required Edit Fee each will be charged. If the tape is unusable, we will contact the customer for further guidance. If a customer-supplied tape is received and does not meet our embroidery specifications or requirements, we will make necessary edits to the tape (see Required Edit Fee) and e-mail the free proof for final approval before proceeding. This may add production time to your order.
  • 3mm left-right tolerance is our standard.
  • For stitch count estimates, contact Koozie Group.
  • Production Time: 10 business days

Laundering Garments

Wash care instructions are provided on every garment. Additionally, general instructions by overall material are outlined below:

Cotton and Cotton Blends

  • Turn inside out.
  • Machine wash cold.
  • Dark colors separately.
  • Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
  • Tumble dry low.
  • Cool iron if needed exclusive of decoration.

Polyester

  • Turn inside out.
  • Machine wash cold.
  • Remove promptly after wash.
  • Dark colors separately.
  • Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
  • Tumble dry low.
  • Cool iron if needed exclusive of decoration.
  • Do not dry clean or use fabric softener.
Finished Garments – Tops

Length HPS

Measure from high point of shoulder, where natural shoulder meets neckline straight down to bottom edge at the longest point of front of garment. If garment has an attached or set-in collar, measure from neckline seam. If garment has a bound or hemmed neckline,measure from the inside edge.

Where no exact shoulder seam exists (i.e. forward shoulder, lapped shoulder, or shoulder yoke), high point of shoulder is established at fold of garment at natural shoulder line.

Sleeve Top Length

For a set-in sleeve garment, measure along top fold of sleeve from point where shoulder seam or natural shoulder fold meet armhole seam to finished edge.

For a raglan sleeve garment, measure along top fold of sleeve to finished edge. If garment has an attached or setin collar, measure from neckline seam. If garment has a bound or hemmed neckline, measure from inside edge.

Bust / Chest - 1" Down (half)

Measure straight across front of garment from side to side. If garment has attached sleeve, measure 1" down from underarm seam.

If garment has bound or hemmed armhold, measure 1" down from top edge underarm.

Measurement will need to be doubled for total bust/chest size.

Finished Garments – Bottoms

Waist – At Top (half)

Align top edge of waistband in a straight line. Measure across opening from side to side at top of waistband.

Measurement will need to be doubled for total waist size.

Inseam

With garment laid flat, measure from crotch point following contour of seam to finished edge of garment. For 2-needle rise seams (i.e. jeans), measure from mid-point between two rows of stitching.

NOTE: For garments with a gusset, the crotch point is the center of the gusset.

Customization

We can customize any existing garment or create a new look designed to your specifications. Call your distributor for a quote, lead time, and minimums.

Notice

Industry standard shrinkage is to be expected for cotton garments. Industry standard shrinkage = Max 7% Length and 7% Width when following proper care instructions as listed on the garment.

For Koozie Group’s Glossary of Apparel terms, please see the website for more information.

Minimum Line Weights and Type Sizes

Minimum line weight and font size vary by garment. Please reference the art template for more information.

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