Design & Artwork

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Why AI artwork is not always suitable for print

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

Hi-vis vests being pressed under a heat press at Clearprint Malta

Design & ArtworkGuide

What you see on screen will not necessarily work in print

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