• Embroidery Design Complexity Guide

    Embroidery works best when the design is clear and not overly intricate. Complex details can get lost or appear muddled, while simpler designs maintain their impact and clarity on fabric. Use this guide to assess design suitability for embroidery projects. Please note that our expert team checks every order to…

  • Tolerance in Textile Manufacture

    When it comes to clothing production, a certain level of variation is inevitable, this is the nature of textiles. Clothes are still made & sewn together by humans, as a result they’re almost never perfectly symmetrical. Due to manufacturing tolerances the majority of t-shirts (and other products) made are not…

  • Getting an Accurate Custom Clothing Quote

    Why Detailed Information is Important Custom clothing projects vary widely in terms of cost, lead time, and production method. To provide the most accurate quote quickly and find the best solution for your specific needs, we ask for detailed information about your order. Key Factors We Consider Product Type & Specifications…

  • Artwork Image Size and Resolution

    File requirements Minimum of 150dpi (ideally 300dpi artwork) Artwork sized to actual print dimensions (maximum print size 400x500mm) The maximum print size on most womens garments is 250x300mm so please scale all artwork smaller if printing onto womens garments & mens. Artwork in the colours you want it printed. If you have been told…

  • Pre-Christmas Delivery Cut Off Dates

    Pre-Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates for 2024 Cut off for pre-Christmas delivery 2024 – 12th December. Orders placed after 12th December will be fulfilled in the new year. Please note, couriers are under strain during the festive period so there may be delays. Order early for pre-Christmas delivery As the holidays…

  • Cut and Sew Sublimation Printing – UK + Overseas Production

    We offer both UK production and production in our overseas factories, depending on your needs. Below you’ll find a comparison chart so you’re able to decide which option is best suited for your needs. Benefits UK Production Overseas Production Fastest Production Time ✔ ✘ Printed and constructed in the UK…

  • Can I preview my embroidery before it’s applied to the garments?

    While we can provide digital mockups for your approval, we’re not able to provide an accurate preview of the embroidery itself. Digitising is the first step in getting your artwork ready for embroidery. This process transforms your artwork into embroidery-friendly instructions and gives us an on-screen output. However, even this…

  • What is our Price Match Promise?

    Products from A.M. Custom Clothing are ethically and environmentally sustainable, you can be assured of this because of independent accreditation. But we also promise to help you and your business be financially sustainable, with the A.M. Price Match Promise. With it A.M. Custom Clothing will attempt to match, or even…

  • Online Orders – Artwork Checklist

    Don’t worry, every order is checked by a graphic designer and print expert before it goes to print. However, we’re able to process your order much faster if the artwork is formatted correctly the first time around. Below you’ll find 5 steps to ensure your artwork is print ready: 1….

  • How to convert text to outlines

    When printing onto clothing, some decoration processes require vector graphics. Vector graphics are especially important for Vinyl Printing, Digital Transfer Printing and screen printing. To ensure that the correct font is printed, it is vital to convert text to outlines in your vector graphic. What does converting text to outlines…