TECHNIQUES
What is it called when the screen is not aligned causing the strike off to not match the artwork?
Off-registration
What should a vendor do if a color does not match CSI standard?
Re-print internally and check with Color Reader for accurate results
True or False? All artwork should use the sizing tool.
False
True or False? When submitting a strike off a vendor should always use actual fabrication, however a substitute color is acceptable.
True
What does BCD stand for?
Best Can Do
What is the best ink to use on sublimated fabric?
Silicone
A DE reading of a 4.7 on pitch gray is considered a pass or a fail?
Fail
What is the base graphic size for a Women's artwork?
XS-MD
Name the six factors of approval when reviewing a strike off
Color // Technique // Size //Artwork //Hand Feel // Registration
What is the graphic size tolerance?
1/4"
What is one way to ensure migration will not occur?
Add underbase and/or blocker
What is the most important factor to remember about Foil?
A color should be printer underneath (unless its clear foil)
How should a vendor determine placement on a left chest Boy's graphic if its measuring 6" x 6"?
Reach out to the UA graphic developer to verify placement
What is the turn time for a strike off?
14 days
Where can a vendor find the UA nominated ink supplier list?
Apparel Vendor Guide (AVG)
Name two reasons why ink could be cracking
Overcure // undercure // stretch additive not added // incorrect ink type for fabric
What are the color expectations of a gradient?
One color gradually changes into another with full saturation at each edge.
True and False? Short sleeve placement is the same across all genders?
True
True or False? When reviewing a high detail artwork with PSD file, you should open up the Ai file to check for detail accuracy?
False
Name two of the reasons we use the graphic sizing and placement tools
Equal on-body visuals between different garment sizes // Create consistency in graphics placement across product categories // Streamline graphics costing
High detail artwork should use what type of ink?
Plastisol
What are the three main aspects of graphic color comments?
Hue, Lightness, & Chromaticity
If an artwork does not use the standard placement guide, what are the other two placement options?
Follow the graded nest or follow the placement page
Name the seven required tests that should occur during strike off development
Wash // Shrinkage // Colorfastness to light // Crocking Elasticity // Dye-migration // Adherence testing
True or False? There is an Asia sizing tool?
False, but one is on the way!