ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS

For successful completion of your project please have your files created as follows:

 

Software Supported

  • Adobe Illustrator (through CC
  • Photoshop (through CC)
  • Adobe InDesign (through CC)
  • Adobe Acrobat (through DC)

(Word, Power Point, and Excel are not acceptable art file formats)

 

  • Hi Resolution images are required. Rule of thumb is 2x the line screen. Minimum 130 ppi at 100% should cover most instances.
  • Include all linked images
  • File can be saved at ¼ or ½ scale if 100% is too large for CD or emailing.
  • Save Photoshop files in layers when possible (unflattened)
  • Check that the layout is proportionate to size quoted
  • If your software is compatible with ours, save file in program created.

 

Fonts

  • Outline all fonts turning them into vector art or convert fonts to outlines
  • Include font with art file (Postscript, Truetype, or OpenType)
  • To make reverse type readable, avoid using type that is too small or delicate
  • When emailing or FTP: Save font into a folder, then compress/zip to create a self-extracting file (.sit, .sitx, .zip)
  • When sending font, it is important that you send both the screen and printer fonts

 

How to Transfer Files

 

       OR

 

  • Email as an attachment (if under 5MB) Send to your CSR, Sales contact or sales@mas-ind.com

 

       OR

 

 

Design Tips

  • Avoid small type
  • Allow .25” of bleed at 100% scale beyond the trim size if graphics bleed off
  • Keep graphics/copy away from finishing operations such as hems and grommets
  • List PMS# or target colors
  • Supply a printout of the final layout

 

Any additional art creation, requested art changes or manipulations will be billed at our hourly rate.

M.A.S. vs OUR COMPETITION

We take extra steps to insure your products will stand the test of time. Above our competitors, we will make sure your final product can perform and exceed your expectations.

 

Pre-Press & Printing

From Pre-press to print, quality control is important to us. We have state-of-art equipment and training to achieve high grade printing. Color management is stressed across all processes involved.

 

Sewing & Finishing

We go the extra mile to make your banners last longer. When sewing, we reinforce the corners with vinyl. This will add extra strength to stand up against the elements.

 

Packaging & Shipping

Our packaging department handles your final product with the utmost care. We want to make sure your package arrives free of damage and ready to perform.

Screen printing, digital printing and vinyl lettering can be done on most of the following stocks.

Banners

•  8 mil white and colored polyethylene

•  8 mil white block-out polyethylene

•  10 mil white polyethylene

•  10 oz white vinyl - one sided

•  12.5 oz white and colored vinyl - 2 sided

•  13 oz white vinyl

•  14 oz white vinyl

•  18 oz white vinyl

•  1073/1079 white tyvek

•  Coated Nylon

•  Poly/cotton blend fabric

 

Avenue Banners

•  Heavy duty white vinyl

•  Poly/cotton blend fabric

 

Signage (Indoor)

•  Acrylic

•  Foamcore

•  Styrene

•  PVC

•  Fluted plastic / corrugate

•  Paper & Tagstock

•  Boardstock

•  PETG

•  Polycarbonate

•  Synthetic Papers

 

Signage (Outdoor)

•  Polycote

•  Styrene

•  PVC

•  Laminated plywood

•  Aluminum/Steel

•  Fluted plastic

•  Acrylic

•  Rigid vinyl

•  Polycarbonate

 

Pennant Strings

•  White and colored polyethylene for 1 sided pieces

•  White block-out polyethylene for 2 sided pieces

•  c1s and c2s tagstock

 

Decals

•  Permanent pressure sensitive in cast and calendared vinyl

•  Removable pressure sensitive vinyl

•  Vinyl lettering

•  Permanent pressure sensitive polyester

•  Removable pressure sensitive polyester

•  Destructible vinyl

 

Floor Graphics

•  Grip Graphix™

•  Authorized 3M "Floor Minders" manufacturer

•  Other non-skid constructions available One-Way & Two-Way Window Graphics

•  White and clear static cling vinyl

•  White and clear pressure sensitive vinyl with low tack adhesive

•  White and clear pressure sensitive polyester

•  White and clear one-way window graphics for large or small graphics

 

Vehicle Graphics

•  Vinyl lettering

•  Permanent pressure sensitive cast vinyl

•  Magnetic vinyl

•  Bumper stickers

 

Counter Mat Graphics

•  Clear scuff resistant vinyl with removable adhesive

•  Clear polycarbonate laminated with removable adhesive

•  Permanent counter mats

 

 

Contact us if you have a special application or need a special material

We’ve come a long way.

Our employees got us here.

In 2018 M.A.S. Industries, Inc. celebrated our 30th anniversary. In that time our building has increased in size and our equipment has increased in capacity, but the one thing hasn’t changed is our employees work ethic. Our employees work days have changed a bit; from running manual presses and hand-cutting banners to digitally printing and having a computer optically guided cutting system cut a banner in seconds. Keeping up with technology is important for M.A.S. to help our employees insure that they can deliver the best service to the customer. With that, the best equipment on the market is nothing without the backing of a strong workforce. Our equipment is good, our people are better.

 

In 30 years a lot has changed, but our mission remains the same. You can be confident that you’re in excellent hands.

SMALL COMPANY, DOING BIG THINGS

We at M.A.S. go to great lengths to make sure our customers are satisfied. Our skilled staff members know what it takes to accommodate all of your needs. We try to stay flexible to meet your requests no matter how big or small. Our team has strong relationships with suppliers and customers. Have an idea? Lets put it to the test. We are willing to do R&D and produce samples for you.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Sales and Customer Service Representatives who care!
  • Timely estimating with competitive, consistent pricing.
  • Pre-press software and technical capabilities. In-house Art Department - see Art Requirements page.
  • G7 Certified Company - Idealliance’s industry-leading set of specifications for achieving gray balance is the driving force for achieving visual similarity across all print processes.

 

Printing/Vinyl Graphics

Screen Printing, Digital Printing, and Vinyl Lettering.

 

Finishing

Finishing capabilities for banners: trimming, sewing, grommeting, and wind slitting.

Other finishing: power cutting, die cutting, laminating, routing, and heat bending.

 

Packaging & Assembly

Fulfillment and customized assembling and packaging.

Full service shipping department.

 

On-time shipments - Rely on our 99% on-time delivery record.

OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

M.A.S. Industries, Inc. is a Custom Specialty Printing Company committed to your success.

 

As our partner you are assured of competitive pricing, quality products and responsiveness to your needs. We’re an Industry leader in Color Management, and have a wide range of capabilities and services. You will receive personalized attention from a dedicated staff who will keep you informed from start to finish.

 

Quality begins with EVERY employee taking responsibility for producing the product to your expectations. Checks are performed and verified at ever step of the process. Quality is part of our culture.

 

You can be confident that you’re in excellent hands with M.A.S. Industries.

READY TO DO BUSINESS

We are here to support you!

 

When you are ready to do business with us, you can count on friendly and knowledgeable Sales or Customer Service Representatives as well as timely and competitive prices.

 

Call or e-mail your specifications to us. We will reply back promptly.

 

If you are ready to proceed with an order and have questions about artwork requirements, your answers are just a click away.

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