Clearprint Journal
Printing, merchandise and industry insight from Clearprint Malta
A practical checklist for supplying artwork that prints cleanly: 300 dpi measured at the finished size, vector files where possible, transparent backgrounds, outlined fonts and a paper test before approval.
10 September 2026 · 8 min read
AI image tools produce flat pixel images at screen resolution, often with soft edges, invented detail and no transparency. This guide explains why that causes problems on a printed garment and what to supply instead.
10 September 2026 · 7 min read
Screens emit light and print reflects it, so colour, brightness and fine detail all behave differently on fabric. Here is what changes, why, and how to check a design before you approve it.
10 September 2026 · 7 min read
Direct to film printing transfers a printed and powdered design from a film sheet onto fabric with heat and pressure. Here is how the process works, what it suits, and how to prepare artwork for it.
10 September 2026 · 7 min read
DTF and screen printing are both good methods, but they are good at different jobs. This guide compares them on quantity, colour, fabric, detail and feel, so you can tell which one your order needs.
10 September 2026 · 6 min read
