Will artwork be kept on file for reorders? When you put time and energy into creating custom apparel, the last thing you want is to start from scratch every time you place a new order. Many providers make reorders simple and stress-free by securely storing artwork files. That means no need to resend logos, adjust designs, or worry about losing your print-ready files—your artwork is saved and ready to use whenever you need it.
How Artwork Files Are Stored
When a design is submitted for printing, a print-ready version is created and optimized for the chosen method (screen printing, embroidery, DTG, etc.). That finalized version is typically saved, along with notes on placement, sizing, or colors, so it can be pulled up instantly for future orders.
File storage systems are designed with two things in mind:
- Accuracy: Reorders look exactly like the first order—no surprises.
- Convenience: All that’s needed is the garment style, color, and quantity. The design part is already handled.
Benefits of Artwork Storage for Reorders
Here are some of the main advantages of keeping artwork on file for future runs:
- Consistent Branding — Perfect for businesses, teams, and organizations that need the same logo or artwork across multiple orders.
- Fast Reordering — Skip the design upload step and go straight to selecting sizes, colors, and quantities.
- No Extra Setup Fees — Once a file is prepped and saved, additional setup charges aren’t needed for each reorder.
- Flexible Updates — If a design is updated later, the new version can be stored alongside the original.
How Long Is Artwork Kept on File?
In most cases, artwork is retained indefinitely for active clients. That means whether you reorder in two weeks or two years, your file should be ready to go. If file formats ever need to be refreshed due to technology updates, providers will typically notify you to ensure your design remains compatible.
When Artwork Storage Is Most Useful
Keeping artwork on file is especially helpful if you’re:
- Selling through an online store and need reliable print-on-demand fulfillment.
- Managing a sports team with regular uniform reorders.
- Running annual events and need shirts produced year after year.
- Operating a business or nonprofit that requires consistent branding across multiple orders.
By storing artwork, reorders become faster, more consistent, and less time-consuming for repeat projects.
Ready to Reorder? Contact Shirt.Co Today
If you’re an existing Shirt.co client, just log into your account, select your saved design, and place your reorder—it’s that simple. And if you’re new, your first order automatically sets you up for easy reordering in the future.
Call our team today at 636-926-2777 or request a quote online. We’re happy to help you reorder or put your first order together.
