# Artwork handoff checklist

ANCO Apparel & Uniforms — editable planning resource
Version: 2026-09-19
Guide: https://www.ancoapparel.com/guides/artwork-file-formats

Completing this checklist prepares a review request. It does not certify artwork
or garment suitability and does not place an order.

Order / organization:
Coordinator:
Artwork version / date:
Proposed garment style / colour / fit range:
Requested print location(s):
Proposed artwork width × height, with units:

## Original and delivery files

- [ ] Best available original located; screenshot limitations identified.
- [ ] Raster images, vector shapes and mixed contents identified.
- [ ] Editable master retained, including editable wording where available.
- [ ] Delivery copy clearly named and matched to the current request.
- [ ] Linked images included or available for review.
- [ ] Sponsor / organization artwork versions authorized for the intended use.

## Size and image detail

- [ ] Original raster pixel width and height recorded.
- [ ] Intended physical print dimensions stated with units.
- [ ] Effective PPI calculated as pixels ÷ inches (centimetres ÷ 2.54 = inches).
- [ ] Cropped or embedded images checked independently.
- [ ] Upsampling or a changed resolution label not mistaken for original detail.
- [ ] Text, fine lines and edges checked at the proposed size.

## Background and wording

- [ ] Actual transparency inspected on light and dark reference backgrounds.
- [ ] Intentional white shapes preserved.
- [ ] Unwanted rectangles, notes, stray objects and duplicate designs removed.
- [ ] Soft edges / partial opacity flagged for production review.
- [ ] Names, dates, spelling and capitalization checked.
- [ ] Garment mockup kept separate and labelled as a reference.

## Handoff

- [ ] Each artwork variant assigned to the correct garment rows and location.
- [ ] Open questions listed below.
- [ ] Technical artwork and garment review requested before final approval.
- [ ] Final proof approval treated as a separate step.

Open questions:

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