School Folders Custom Material
Custom Folder Guidelines
Custom folder material that is press-ready:
- Press-ready material is a digital file that is ready to print with no alterations or typesetting required. A hard copy may be submitted if content is only black text and black line art; print on white paper.
- Text and artwork must fit within the yellow area of the templates below. Use our Microsoft® Word Templates or print Custom Folder Guidelines (PDF) for instructions.
- Upload your material online. Do NOT fax artwork or any press-ready material.
Custom folder material that is NOT press-ready:
- Submit artwork proportionate to the templates below. We can reduce/enlarge artwork as needed and typeset wording.
- If providing digital artwork or photos, see our Folder Digital File Specifications (PDF).
- Provide instructions with your order. Indicate placement and color for wording and artwork or photos.
- Design fees may apply for complex material (e.g., maps, calendars, charts) that must be re-created.
Folder Front & Back Covers
Folder Pockets
Folder Handbook (Area above pockets)
Guidelines for "Text-Only" Material We Typeset
We will typeset text in 9-point Helvetica type and resize to fit if too long.
- For back cover: Submit approximately 1 page of single-spaced, 9-pt. typed text (900 words maximum).
- For handbook (area above pockets): For each side, submit approximately 1/2 page of single-spaced, 9-pt. typed text (450 words maximum).
- For pockets: For each pocket, submit approximately 1/3 page of single-spaced, 9-pt. typed text (300 words maximum).
- Design fees may apply for complex material (e.g. maps, calendars, charts) that must be re-created.
Artwork Guidelines - Folder Material
- Tip 1: Submit a clear, sharp copy of your school mascot. DO NOT FAX IT. For your convenience, select a mascot from our mascot library.
- Tip 2: Artwork MUST be black line drawings on white paper. Artwork with gray shading, from photocopies, or low-resolution files (72 ppi) will print poorly. See our Folder Digital Image Specifications (PDF) for details.
- Tip 3: Submit artwork as close to desired size as possible. Reducing may result in loss of quality and enlarging may magnify imperfections.
- Tip 4: Do not submit copyrighted or trademarked material (e.g., pro sports logos, D'Nealian® Alphabet, etc.) unless owner provides written consent.
- Tip 5: Send artwork flat, protected with heavy cardboard. If you have a digital file, please upload material.
If our specifications are not followed, School Mate® is not responsible for poor print quality.