How does the design preview work?

Before we start production, our designers create a digital mockup (also called a design preview) to help you visualize how your logo or design will look on the product. It’s a crucial step to ensure everything meets your expectations — but some elements can be confusing at first glance. Here’s what you should know:

1. Why Are There Sometimes 3 Bottles for 360° Designs?

For products with a 360° wrap print, you may see a mockup showing three bottles side by side. These are not separate bottles — it’s one single bottle shown from three different angles (front, side, back). This layout helps display your full design clearly and avoid cutting off the artwork.

2. Engraving: Less Is More

Engraving looks sleek, but has limitations:

• No color: Engraving is usually in the natural color of the product (e.g. silver or steel for metal bottles).

• Fine details may be lost: If your logo has tiny elements or gradients, engraving may not work well.

• Engraving on metal items can be ~8 times more detailed than engraving on wood items

• Our designers check for compatibility, and if it's too intricate, your account manager will contact you with options.

3. Line Thickness Requirements

Some printing techniques (like screen print or pad print) have minimum line thickness requirements. If your logo has lines that are too thin:

• Our designers will either adjust them or

• Notify your account manager, who will reach out with alternative suggestions.

4. Sublimation: Full-Color on White Only

Sublimation is a great choice for full-color printing, but it only works on white products. If you chose a colored mug or item, a different print method may be needed.

5. Printing on Dark Surfaces (e.g. Black Mugs)

Printing on dark items like black mugs can be tricky. We recommend:

• Max. 4 solid colors

• Avoid gradients or fine lines

• Bright colors (e.g. white, yellow) work better than dark shades

6. Embroidery: Simplicity Is Key

Embroidery gives a professional look, but has technical limits:

• Only simple logos can be embroidered cleanly

• Highly detailed artwork may not translate well into thread

• We'll let you know if your logo needs to be adjusted for embroidery

7. Print Area vs. Logo Complexity

Every product has a defined printable area (e.g. 15×60mm on a pen). If your logo is too detailed for the available space:

• Our designers will scale it carefully

• If readability is compromised, we’ll contact you with suggestions

8. Important Notes & Warnings

• Color Variations: The colors you see in the preview may vary depending on your screen settings.

• Margin of Error: Small variations (e.g. 1–2 mm shift in print placement) are within acceptable tolerance.

• When in Doubt: If you have questions or concerns, ask your account manager — we’re happy to advise!