Foamex (PVC): This is the industry standard for professional events. It is a rigid, lightweight, and weatherproof material, usually 5mm thick. It provides a sturdy surface that stays flat.
Artwork Set up
Bleed & Cropmarks
Add 3mm bleed around all edges of your artwork to allow for cutting during production. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area. Please also make sure there is no text at least 5mm away from the edge of your artwork.
Outline Font
Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts. Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.
Creating Press File
Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.
Custom Cutter Artwork
Please see the link below for the custom Illustrator swatch to be used for the cutter guide. This is only required for custom cutters. If you prefer, we can create the cutter for you for an additional fee.
Charity Cheques
Giant cheques, also known as charity or presentation cheques, are typically printed on 5mm foamex whether they are intended for single or multiple uses.