How to check your sample
This is a very special moment in your order process. You have received a ‘fabric proof’ or finished sample. This marks the first time you will see your design in a 1:1 scale on actual fabric.
On this page we will guide you through the most important checks and explain how to ‘read’ a fabric proof. So that you can be sure the final delivery of your order will be perfect.
1. Colors
Did we print the correct colours? Do they represent the colour tones in your brand identity? In some specific cases, we have included additional colour options/variants to choose from. Make sure to provide your preference when confirming the proof.
Your Milremo sales representative has access to our colour towel. On this fabric, you can find multiple colour options as alternatives to the colours used in your proof.
2. Texts
Check the text for readability and any errors in spelling, phone numbers, or addresses. Is the correct font used?
3. Logos
Are they complete, without missing any details. Are they positioned in the correct place and readable
4. Notes
Between and within our apparel we use different materials based on their placement and specific functionality. Between these fabric’s small color deviations can occur. Some fabrics are more textured than others and these can affect the readability of texts and logos in the graphic.
How to read the ‘Fabric-Proof’
COLORS
The top bar will inform you which colours are printed in the design. You can refer these to our custom colour towel available with our sales teams. The CMYK colour build is specific to our printing and sublimation process. These can not be compared to CMYK used for screens, digital or offset printing.
ZIPPER SPLIT
Most styles with zippers will appear to have double logo/text elements at the ‘zipper split’. This is normal/intended. The clear white space between the left and right panels indicates where the zip will be. On either side of this space, the graphic is repeated. This is to cover the additional fabric that is folded to make the zip covered. Use the dotted line as a reference for where the two sides will visually ‘kiss’ when the jersey is produced.
SIZE LINES
Some print-proofs might have multiple lines at the edge of each panel. These lines indicate the different sizes of the article. This gives a good impression of how the design will slightly change between sizes. Are no lines visible on your proof? Then consider the actual print to cover the largest size available for that style. Which is commonly a 3XL.
DETAILS
The collar represented on the proof is viewed upside down. The top half of the shape will become the inside of your jersey. The bottom half will become the outside.
In the case of printed shorts, the ‘crotch area’ is made out of dyed panels. These are not included in the proof.