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Sample Text 123How to Send Fonts for Custom Product Artwork
The safest production file is a vector logo with text converted to outlines. Outlined text keeps the letter shapes fixed when the supplier opens the file. This prevents missing fonts, substituted fonts, and spacing changes before printing, embroidery, engraving, labels, or packaging production.
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Outlined text | Safest for production because the supplier does not need the same font installed. |
| Editable source file | Useful when names, dates, packaging copy, label text, or warning language may change. |
| Font name and reference | Important when a buyer wants a specific brand style or approved corporate font. |
| Small text proof | Required for pens, tags, labels, carton marks, care labels, and small imprint areas. |
| Licensing control | Some commercial fonts cannot be shared. The buyer design team should outline text or provide licensed files. |
Fonts by Product Type
Apparel and Hats
Use bold, readable fonts. Avoid tiny script text for embroidery unless a stitched sample confirms it.
Drinkware and Hard Goods
Clean sans fonts and simple serif fonts usually print or engrave more clearly on curved surfaces.
Packaging and Labels
Keep editable files for barcode text, SKU names, ingredient copy, warnings, origin labels, and carton marks.
Small Giveaways
Use fewer words, larger letters, and stronger contrast. Pens, keychains, clips, and tags need extra proof review.
Small Text Review Checklist
- Minimum readable size on the real product surface.
- Enough spacing between letters and lines.
- No very thin strokes for embroidery, engraving, debossing, or rough materials.
- Strong contrast between text color and product or packaging color.
- Barcode numbers, SKU text, warning text, and carton marks checked separately.
When a Brand Font Must Be Exact
If a buyer has a required brand font, send the font name, brand guideline, approved reference image, and an outlined production file. If the text may still change, keep an editable backup file so revisions can be made before final proof approval.
Do not approve bulk production from a font name alone. Approve the actual proof showing the final text, product color, print size, placement, and decoration method.