| DESCRIPTION |
SILK-SCREENED EMBLEM |
DIE-STRUCK EMBLEM |
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| Minimum order |
24 |
24 |
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| Tooling Charge, standard shape |
$250.00A* |
$400.00A* |
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| Decoration Price |
5.50A |
5.50A |
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| Each additional color (per color) |
OVER 3 - .70A |
OVER 2 - .70A |
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| Sample set-up/color revision charge |
100.00A |
100.00A |
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| Color paper proof - new artwork only |
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| Black/white paper proof - new artwork only |
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| Color paper proof for repeat orders |
40.00A |
40.00A |
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| Black/white paper proof for repeat orders |
20.00A |
20.00A |
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| Less-than-minimum fee |
100.00A |
100.00A |
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| *standard emblem shapes, click here |
ORDERING REQUIREMENTS
The following must be submitted with orders for new die-struck or silk-screened emblems.
- Item numbers, descriptions and order quantities
- Cross prefers to receive artwork to sm@rt code specifications. Artwork for colorless emblems should be prepared to sm@rt code designation 1X.
Artwork for color emblems should be prepared based on sm@rt code 1S. Please CLICK HERE for the sm@rt code website. We will also accept digital vector artwork in Adobe
Illustrator, Corel Draw 9.0 or earlier, and Freehand 9.0 or earlier. Please
convert all fonts to paths; do not send actual fonts. Email files to artwork@cross.com, referencing your P.O.
number and distributor name in the subject line. You may also provide artwork on
a 3.5" floppy or Zip disk formatted for PC. Please send disks via FedEx or DHL.
While we will accept artwork that is non vector-based (black and white line art, enlarged to 300% of desired size), kindly note that a fee will be incurred. See below for information on additional art charges.
Halftones or screen images are not acceptable for
reproduction purposes.
- PMS colors - (coated gloss only) and color placement. PMS = Pantone® Matching System, an intermational printing, publishing, and packaging color guide.
- For new orders, submit an emblem name, for example, "Nike Swoosh". For repeat orders, submit the name and number of the existing emblem.
- Silk-screened emblem shape numbers - select one of the shapes, listed HERE if applicable. Die-struck emblems also can be formed into the shape of the logo.
- Refill color, refill point size, and fountain pen nib size (if other than standard)
- Ship to address, required delivery date and preferred shipping method.
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PROOFING OPTIONS |
- Color paper proof
- Black and white paper proof
- Pre-production sample of your design on a Cross writing instrument or desk set nameplate.
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LEAD TIMES
A lead-time is the number of working days required to process and ship an order from Cross. Lead-times begin after receipt and approval of an order by Cross. Orders for decorated product are not approved until final artwork is received and approved. Working days = Monday through Friday, excluding national and factory holidays. |
| DESCRIPTION |
SILK-SCREENED EMBLEM |
DIE-STRUCK EMBLEM |
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| Color paper proof |
5 working days |
5 working days |
| Black and white paper proof |
3 working days |
3 working days |
| Sample for approval |
7 working days |
10 working days |
| New design order |
7 working days |
10 working days |
| Repeat design order |
6 working days |
8 working days |
| Emblematic and imprinted order** |
10 working days |
10 working days |
| Inventory release order |
5 working days |
8 working days |
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| EMBLEM INVENTORY PROGRAM |
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| Minimum order for inventory |
24 |
24 |
| Minimum release from inventory |
12 |
12 |
**Standard emblem shapes. Click Here for silk-screened and die-struck emblem information.
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ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Tooling and set up - Less than minimum, PMS color matching and color revision charges may be incurred, depending on the order requirements. Please contact your Cross customer service representative for complete pricing.
Art charge - Orders for new
emblems not submitted to sm@rt code specifications or requiring
special design services are subject to an additional art charge
. Original letterhead, business cards, faxed artwork, bitmapped digital artwork, web images, and printed art on non-flat surfaces are subject to this charge. Cross reserves the right to reset all artwork to provice a quality decoration that best fits the decoration area.
The minimum size for typesetting on most products is 6-point type.
Cancellations or changes to orders - Firm orders which are cancelled or changed while in process will be assessed a service charge in addition to the cost of components already produced. |
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