Skip to content
SM Blueprint
Step 6 of 10 in this module#566 of 1,000

6. Line Thickness and Detail

Part 6 • Technical Requirements for Print-Ready Artwork

For detailed designs, pay attention to the thickness of your lines. Very thin lines (below 0.5pt or 0.18mm) or extremely fine details may not print clearly, especially on certain fabrics or with certain printing methods. Screen printing, in particular, requires a minimum line thickness. If your design has intricate details, simplify them slightly to ensure they translate well to the physical product. When in doubt, simplify. A simpler design is always better than a blurry, complex one.

See a way to improve this point?

Community Driven

Help us keep this 1,000-point curriculum sharp for all creators. Suggest a wording tweak, report a changed tool, or share your thoughts.

Loading user progress & flight station...
In this module: Technical Requirements for Print-Ready Artwork10 steps
  1. 1The Difference: Vector vs. Raster Graphics
  2. 2The Ideal File Format: PNG with Transparent Background
  3. 3Color Modes: CMYK vs. RGB
  4. 4Transparent Background is Non-Negotiable
  5. 5Font Considerations: Outlining Text
  6. 6Line Thickness and Detail
  7. 7Bleed, Margins, and Safe Print Areas
  8. 8File Naming Conventions
  9. 9Mockups vs. Print Files
  10. 10Your Artwork Checklist: The Non-Negotiables