PRINTING INFORMATION

PAD PRINTING

Largest pad print size = 65mm x 45 mm

QUANTITY

1 - 49

50 - 99

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149

199

499

999

1999

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4999

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14999

19999

PRICE

R 4.85

R 3.40

R 3.00

R 2.10

R 1.60

R 1.55

R 1.45

R 1.40

R 1.30

R 1.15

R 0.95

R 0.85

(PER COLOUR)

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

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SILKSCREEN PRINTING:  UP TO 100mm WIDTH

QUANTITY

1 - 49

50 - 99

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149

199

499

999

1999

2999

4999

9999

14999

19999

PRICE

R 9.00

R 7.50

R 6.00

R 5.00

R 4.50

R 3.90

R 3.80

R 3.70

R 3.50

R 3.20

R 3.10

R 2.90

(PER COLOUR)

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

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SILKSCREEN PRINTING:  ABOVE 100mm WIDTH

QUANTITY

1 - 49

50 - 99

100-

150-

200-

500-

1000-

2000-

3000-

5000-

10000-

15000-

(PER UNIT)

149

199

499

999

1999

2999

4999

9999

14999

19999

PRICE

R 9.90

R 8.50

R 7.00

R 6.50

R 5.50

R 5.30

R 5.20

R 5.00

R 4.80

R 4.40

R 4.20

R 3.95

(PER COLOUR)

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

Per Print

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Per Print

ARTWORK & POSITIVES

PRINTING PLATES (Pad Printing)

PRICE

R 180.00

R 270.00

QUANTITY (5000 prints)

R 110.00

Solid colours

Halftones

PRICE (per colour)

Water plate

SET UPS

SCREEN EXPOSURE (Screen Printing)

PRICE (per colour)

R 90.00

PRICE (per colour)

R 110.00

Quantities of 20 000 units and more; no charge for Artwork, Plates and Setups

ADDITIONAL CHARGES

DEADLINES

Sample approval

R 350.00

Minimum charge (Per colour)

Approx. 10 Working Days from Artwork approval

Sample Ink Charge

R 450.00

Non Standard ink type and colour

Delivery depends on quantities supplied

Rush Jobs

R 240.00

Per Day

TERMS

Cleaning

R 240.00

Per Day (Removing print off items)

Payment with approval of Artwork

Packing

R 120.00

Per Day (Non Standard)

VAT

All Prices EXCLUDE VAT

Gifts Inc. will also be able to assist with all other branding options.

Please dont hesitate to ask for quotations or assistance.

Product Decorating Terms

Branding

The application of a specific customer logo or design to a promotional product.

Blind Embossing

This is where a logo or design is stamped into the surface of a product such as a conference folder and not colourfilled.

Camera-ready

Artwork that is black and white and has very clean, crisp lines that make it easy to scan and suitable for photographic reproduction. Generally supplied as vector based graphics in eps format.

Die Charge

The industry standard term for the cost or charge of producing a die stamp tool from approved artwork.

Die Cutting

This is the process in manufacturing where sharp steel blades are used to cut special shapes from printed sheets.

Die Stamp

Steel plate engraved with desired artwork used to stamp (apply) gold or silver foil leaf to a product.

Die Sublimation

This is a heat transfer process of imprinting, using heat-activated dyes that "sublimate" into the product; becoming part of the product, not an imprint sitting on top of the product.

Imprint Area

The area on a product, with specific dimensions, in which the imprint of the desired logo or design is placed.

Embossing

Stamping an image on a material, e.g., paper, pu and leather, so the image of the design is raised above the surface of the material.

Embroidery

Stitching a design into fabric through the use of high-speed, computer-controlled sewing machines. Artwork must first be "digitised," which is the specialised process of converting two-dimensional artwork into stitches or thread. A particular format of art such as a jpeg, tif, eps, or bmp, cannot be converted into an embroidery tape. The digitizer must actually recreate the artwork using stitches. Then it programs the sewing machine to sew a specific design, in a specific colour, with a specific type of stitch. This is the process known as digitising.

Engraving

Cutting an image into metal, wood or glass by one of three methods; computerised engraving, hand tracing, or hand engraving.

Etching

Using a process in which an image is first covered with a protective coating that resists acid, then exposed, leaving bare metal and protected metal. The acid attacks only the exposed metal, leaving the image permanently etched onto the surface.

Pad Printing

A recessed surface is covered with ink. The plate is wiped clean, leaving ink in the recessed areas. A silicone pad is then pressed against the plate, pulling the ink out of the recesses, and pressing it directly onto the product.  This process is mainly used to imprint onto pens, golfballs, clocks, calculators, or any other hard or uneven surface.

Personalisation

Imprinting an item with a persons name using one of several methods such as mechanical engraving, laser engraving, hot stamping, debossing, sublimation, or screen printing, to name a few.

Screen Printing

The process by which an image is transferred to the printed surface by ink, which is pressed through a stenciled screen and treated with a light-sensitive emulsion. Film positives are put in contact with the screens and exposed to light, hardening the emulsion not covered by film and leaving a soft area on the screen for the squeegee to press ink through. (Also called silk screening)  This process is mainly used to print onto fabric and nylon, including bags, folders, etc.

4-colour Process

A system where a colour image is separated into 4 different colour values by the use of filters and screens (usually done digitally). The result is a colour separation of 4 images, that when transferred to printing plates and printed on a printing press with the coloured inks cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow and black, reproduces the original colour image. These four colours can be combined to create millions of colours.

Industry Terms

EPS File

EPS stands for "Encapsulated Postscript", which is a sophisticated file format for capturing precise image and text information. Because of the mathematical basis for building the format, EPS files are the most reliable method for communicating and preparing finished artwork.

Font

Ther term used to describe a complete typeset from a particular typeface style. Examples of these include Helvetica, Times New Roman, Arial, Verdana etc.

Illustrator by Adobe

Adobe® Illustrator® is the industry standard illustration software package that creates graphically rich artwork for print or the Web. It provides powerful and flexible tools for creating PostScript® files.

Pantone Matching System (PMS)

An industry standard colour scale used to precisely match colours for printing. Each colour has a specific unique coded number indicating instructions for mixing inks to achieve the desired colour.

Paper Proof

Impression of type or artwork on paper so the correctness and quality of the material to be printed can be checked. The least expensive is a regular black and white faxed or emailed pdf or paper proof.

Pre-Production Proof

An actual physical sample of the product itself produced with the desired logo or design and sent for approval before an order goes into full production.

Production / Lead Time

The amount of time required to produce and delivery an order, once an order has been received and approved. Stock products with a single colour imprint usually can be delivered within 7-10 working days. Custom products and those with multi-colour imprints may require longer production time. On specific products there is an option of a 3 or 5 day guaranteed production schedule with a single colour print only.

Overruns / Underruns

The number of products that were printed in excess of the quantity specified / the production run of fewer products than the amount specified. The industry standard on most products is +/-5%, with the exception being on paper and plastic bags. They can range from +/-10% to +/-25%. Suppliers charge on the actual quantity delivered.

Set-up Charge

This is the industry standard fee charged for the creation of screens, foil blocks, embroiderey tapes, die stamps or laser tools which applies to most products.

SUPPLY OF ARTWORK

I have an electronic artwork file (eps file)

Artwork files can be accepted in PC format in Adobe Illustrator (saved in Version 8, 9, 10, CS and above) alternatively Macromedia Freehand files both as .eps .ai or .fh files, or Corel Draw (up to Version 13). Artwork supplied in this format should be as vector based with artwork and fonts converted to curves to avoid font clashing issues. Please ensure to mark up the artwork with any pantone spot colour splits. Artwork should be emailed to us at info@giftsinc.co.za, where our studio will prepare an artwork approval form.

I do not have an electronic artwork file (eps file)

We have a fully equipped studio available, staffed by an experienced team of professional graphic artists. Simply send across what information you have, this could be a jpg file, gif file, word document or simply a link to your website. A graphic artists will then prepare the necessary artwork in readiness for your print run. Please note that there is a charge of R150 per hour for this.  Extra time is required for this, as this can take up to 24 hours to prepare - subject to the complexity of the logo or design required.

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS

By submitting a design or artwork to Gifts Inc., you warrant and represent that you are the sole, legal owner or licensee of all rights, including copyright, to each copyright, trademark, service mark, trade name, logo, statement, portrait, graphic, artwork, photograph, picture or illustration of any person or any other intellectual property included in such design.

Further you warrant and represent that no part of the design: (1) violates or infringes upon any common law or statutory right of any person or entity, including, but not limited to, rights relating to copyrights, trademarks, contract rights, moral rights or rights of public performance; (2) is the subject of any notice of such infringement you have received; or (3) is subject to any restriction or right of any kind or nature whatsoever which would prevent Gifts Inc. from legally reproducing the images, graphics or text supplied.

You agree to defend, at your sole expense, any claim, suit, or proceeding brought against Gifts Inc. which relates to, or is based upon, a claim that any portion of the design infringes or constitutes wrongful use of any copyright, trademark, or other right of any third party, provided that Gifts Inc. gives you written notice of any such claim and provides you such reasonable cooperation and assistance as you may require in the defense thereof. You shall pay any damages and costs assessed against Gifts Inc. pursuant to such a suit or proceeding. Further, you agree to indemnify and hold Gifts Inc. harmless from and with respect to any such loss or damage (including, but not limited to, reasonable legal fees and costs) associated with any such claim, suit or proceeding.

All items shown on this web site containing corporate logos or registered trademarks are shown only to illustrate our logo and print reproduction capabilities. Purchase of merchandise from Gifts Inc. in no way, shape or form grants you permission to reproduce logos, nor does it transfer, grant or lease ownership of any logos or trademarks to you or any third party.