Paper Wristband
Print Guidelines

Artwork Requirements

Download Templates →

Supply your artwork at the correct size with bleed extended to avoid white edges at the trim line.

Keep all important text and logos within the safe area. Download the template for your wristband type below.

Understanding Print Zones

Every print product has three zones. Getting them right is the difference between a clean result and white edges.

Print Area

The actual printed size of your wristband after cutting - 254mm × 25.4mm. Your artwork canvas should be set to this size plus the 2mm bleed on all sides.

Visible Area

When wrapped around an adult wrist, this is the area that's actually visible. Keep all important text and logos within this zone.

Zones on a wristband (not to scale)
PRINT AREA
Full design of artwork
VISIBLE AREA
Keep important elements here for best visibility when in use
Print area
Visible area

Download Templates

Each template includes trim, bleed and safe area guides.
Available in AI and PDF.

Full Colour Wristband
CMYK · White Tyvek substrate
Total with bleed: 258mm × 29.4mm
Trim size: 254mm × 25.4mm
Bleed: 2mm all sides
Safe area: 3mm from trim
Resolution: 300dpi minimum
Black Ink Only Tyvek Wristband
Black ink only · Coloured Tyvek substrate
Total with bleed: 258mm × 29.4mm
Trim size: 254mm × 25.4mm
Bleed: 2mm all sides
Safe area: 3mm from trim
Resolution: 300dpi minimum · Black/greyscale only
BLACK PAPER
Black Paper Wristband
CMYK · Black paper substrate
Total with bleed: 258mm × 29.4mm
Trim size: 254mm × 25.4mm
Bleed: 2mm all sides
Safe area: 3mm from trim
Resolution: 300dpi minimum · Bright colours recommended
Note: Need a different format, or help setting your artwork up? Contact us and we'll sort it within the hour.

Get Your Artwork Right

Setting your artwork up correctly is the difference between a wristband that looks crisp on day one and one that smudges on the press. Five minutes here saves a reprint.

Quick Specs

Use these values when setting up your artwork file before sending it to print.

SettingRequired
Resolution300 DPI at final print size
Colour modeCMYK (RGB will be auto-converted, may shift)
Bleed2 mm on all sides
Safe area3 mm inside trim (no important text/logos within)
File formatsPDF (preferred) · PNG · JPG · AI · PSD
Max file size25 MB per file
FontsOutlined or embedded

Things That Commonly Cause Problems

These are the issues we see most often. Each one is easy to fix once you know about it.

What We Do at Our End

Every file is checked before print. If we spot a problem, we'll email you before going ahead. You can fix it yourself, ask us to fix it (charges apply), or proceed at your own risk if you'd rather not delay.

Need Help?

Our team can set up artwork from scratch for you. Logo design service: up to £120 for the first 4 proofs, then up to £50/hour.

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