Pillow Packs

Submission specifications for Pillow Packs

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Use CMYK as the color mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the color mode, not RGB. Use colormode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colormode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.

Add 3 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 3 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances.

Keep 4 mm safety margin

Keep all important text and images at least 4 mm away from the edge of the finished size. Exclusive finishes need to be within the safety margin

Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Force Color Images to CMYK with a 260% ink limit (in Photoshop > Convert Color Profile > Photoshop 5 Default CMYK). Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Use the right values for full color black.

Use Rich Black (C:63% M:52% Y:51% K:100%) for larger areas and text to get a deep black color. Do not use this value for text smaller than 15 pt or plain text. This can only be used in full color printing. For designing black smaller texts use 100% black.

Fonts should be at least 6pt.

Fonts should be at least 6 pt.

Check line thickness

Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint. Unless you want this effect in your design. The degree of transparency in printing depends on the ink, paper, and printing method used.

Frequently Asked Questions for Pillow Packs

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• Ideal for pens, ties and much more - small gifts look twice as impressive in attractive printed packaging. The ultimate packaging for small gifts!

What material are Pillow Packs made from?

• The pillow boxes of HelloprintConnect are made of 300gsm silk coated paper, single sided silk dispersion varnish, 4/0 single sided print (full colour, CMYK), punched, creased, glued in the fold.

How are the Pillow Packs delivered?

• The {{product name}} of HelloprintConnect are delivered glued, ready to simply pop up.

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Pillow Packs is:
• 10 working days

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Pillow Packs we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• UPS