Promotional Products Glossary of Terms & Charges
ART CHARGES
Art preparation charge includes imprint layout, product FPO presentation, one (1) submittal round, one (1) revision round and prepress.
COST: $125.00
PREPROPROOF
Pre-production product proof for approval prior to full order production. A physical proof will be produced and shipped to your location for review and approval. Upon approval, the order will move into full production.
NOTE: These CAN be waived by a client, with a PRE-PRODUCTION PROOF waiver clause.
NOTE: These CAN be waived by a client, with a PRE-PRODUCTION PROOF waiver clause.
COST: $125.00+ (Depending on the cost of the product)
SETUP CHARGES
Setup Charges apply to any fees needed to set up an initional promotional product order. Usually re-orders within a certain time frame either have reduced or waived setup fees.
COST: Varies
DESIGN CHARGES
Design Charges apply to any project requiring layout, graphic, and / or print design
COST: Varies
EPROOF
Electronic proofing process which allows you to review layout, imprint, color, sizing, etc of your order. Upon approval of the EPROOF and SALES ORDER, the project is moved directly into production.
COST: FREE
OVER/UNDERRUNS
Due to the nature of the manufacturing process, some factories reserve the right to under or over ship an order by a certain percentage. You will only be billed for the exact quantity you receive.
COST: Varies (Depending on Over / Underrun)
EXACT-QTY
Exact Order Quantity: Spme orders may qualify for an exact quantity run at an EOQ fee.
COST: Varies
IN-SHIP
When items need to ship to the HGX Offices for storage and / or fulfillment, this charge applies.
COST: Varies
OB-SHIP
Outbound Shipping. A close shipping estimate based on today's carrier rates. If after your entire order is produced and shipped and there is an outstanding amount due, we will bill the balance separately
COST: Varies
DIGITIZE
Embroidery file digitization. The converting of a digital image file into an embroidery ready file usable by apparel decorators.
COST: Varies (Depending on final stitch count)
PMSMATCH
Some suppliers require a charge to exactly match your brand's PMS (Pantone) color value on a promotional product.
COST: Varies