Finishing, textiles, printing processes, B1, 4/1 color, CMYK, and bleed – everything about our quality and production standards, as well as the printing ABC, can be found here! In the following paragraphs, we’ll answer the common questions about printing, from A like color proofs to D like file formats, data checks, and Z for line breaks. Furthermore, you’ll find assistance and facts about textile processing, as well as descriptions of our icons.
Products bearing this seal are manufactured in Europe, thus labeled as “Made in Europe.”
Safety-critical products bear the “Certified Quality” seal and have been tested by SGS or TÜV according to DIN standards.
Many of our products are proprietary developments and are protected by patents or possess special design protection.
Products marked with this symbol can be printed with full coverage and borderless design.
The “B1” designation indicates “fire-resistant” textiles in accordance with the applicable fire protection standard DIN 4102-1.
Both the printing and textiles are waterproof and suitable for continuous outdoor use.
Quick and tool-free assembly with just a few simple steps.
Products labeled with this icon are known for their particularly fast assembly.
This icon signifies the easy handling of the products.
Many of our products are foldable, collapsible, or can be disassembled into a very compact size. When you see this symbol, you can be sure it’s space-saving.
These products are characterized by their interchangeable covers
We use recycled materials, such as plastics or textiles, in many of our products, or repurpose old materials to create new products.
The format of the print file should preferably be PDF. TIF, EPS, and other formats such as AI, high-quality .jpg will only be accepted after consultation with the graphic design department. PDF: PDF formats should be prepared in Acrobat 5 (1.4) version without web optimization. Save as PDF with editing capability, ideally in the Coated FOGRA39 (ISO 1267-2:2004) profile. Printing: CMYK, resolution for embedded images 300 dpi. Fonts must be converted to outlines before exporting to paths, images must be embedded (linked files are not accepted). TIF: Raster graphics should be exported in TIF format with LZW compression and separate layers (flattened representation). EPS: EPS Level 2Fonts must be converted to outlines before exporting to paths, images must be embedded (linked files are not accepted). No overprint should be present (exception: overprinted black). Whenever possible (e.g., for PDF files), please remove color management from the file. The file should not contain company logos, registration logos, etc.
We print using the CMYK printing process. Color variations of +-10% are technically unavoidable. Due to the high risk of inaccurate printing with PANTONE and RGB, we recommend using the CMYK color mode. Please inform us if PANTONE color values are included in the file and keep in mind that not all PANTONE colors can be reproduced accurately. If precise color reproduction is essential, you can request us to create a proof in the form of a color sample or a press proof. Note that requesting a test print on the desired material is necessary (additional charges apply). This is the only way to determine the exact color and quality of a print. We do not assume liability for any color variations unless a color proof on the desired material has been requested.
To achieve a solid black in the final print, the following CMYK values should be used: C:60 / M:50 / Y:40 / K:100
Your print files require the correct resolution, which is 300 dpi at actual size 1:1, or at least 600 dpi at 1:10 scale. If data is created too large or too small and automatically scaled, this can lead to loss of quality. You can receive a professional data check from us upon request (additional charges may apply).
When creating print files, please adhere to the print file template provided for each product. The open final format, including bleed allowance, is usually specified there.
Flat Furniture is not responsible for the quality and accuracy of a print if your print files do not adhere to the guidelines and specifications mentioned above. The print department reserves the right to adjust the print file to our guidelines and specifications whenever possible. An additional fee of no more than 50 € will be charged for the extra work. If the cost of correcting the print files exceeds 50 €, we will pause production and contact the customer to discuss further steps.
