Ad Specialty Solutions prints CMYK on Offset and Digital Printers to SWOP Standards (Specifications for Web Offset Publications) . Ad Specialty Solutions tries to hit requested Pantone colors 100% however ‘color matching’ is subjective and can vary depending on the art file supplied and the product for artwork application.
Note – dye sublimation on fabric mouse pads and counter mats is only a “close match” and may require several proof efforts to get an acceptable match. If PMS match is needed, an alternate imprint process and/or product proof may be required.
Monitor Color Matching – Like TV’s, colors on monitor screens vary and should not be considered an exact color match.
PDF and/or JPEG Electronic Proofs provided via email within 48 hours or less for approval.
File Type: FLAT Hi Res PDF File Only (All our products have Rounded Corners)
DO NOT INCLUDE CROP MARKS and/or ROUNDED Corners)
Bleed Size on ALL Sides:
Standard Mouse Pads and Counter Mats: .25” Fabric Material (up to.125” ‘shifting’ can occur during the cutting process)
.125” Hard Top Material
Interchangeable Mouse Pads & Counter Mats: Aqua and Wrist Rest Items .25”
This will be similar to how the completed project will look. We will review proofs for any variation in type, trim, bleed, or safety margins that do not meet our specifications and notify you of our concerns.
Standard Mouse Pads and Counter Mats:
First Proof Provided at No Charge
(Shipped at your expense unless other arrangements are made.)
Interchangeable Mouse Pads & Counter Mats – Aqua and Wrist Rest Items:
Picture Proof Provided at No Charge
(Sent electronically for approval)
Product Proof Provided at No Charge
(Shipped at your expense from our China Plant – about $50.00 for FedEx or UPS)
You should check ALL Proofs thoroughly, as once you approve it, the file becomes final. Check for color exactitude (if you chose to use spot colors), and make sure there are no typos. The accuracy of the proof imprint is your responsibility and we accept no liability if imprinting represents what you signed off on with this approval. Ad Specialty Solutions reserves the right to control any attempts to find an equitable solution.
Proof Approval: Carefully review and confirm all spelling, logos and art placement are accurate. We are not responsible for proofs approved with errors. Colors are approximate and will vary. If you find that everything is in order, please provide written approval via email.
Proof Not Approved: At any stage in the proofing process, make the necessary changes and re-submit it to Ad Specialty Solutions for revision and additional proof. Note: Art changes may delay ship date.
Electronic Proofing: No Charge
First Product Proof: No Charge (except as noted above for shipment)
Second Product Proof: $150.00 (except as noted above for shipment)
PDF and/or JPEG Electronic Proofs provided via email within 48 hours or less for approval.
*Our manufacturing process is optimized for the wholesale production of mouse pads. Unfortunately, we do not fulfill orders for single units or small orders.
