Design Center | Screen Printing Requirements
This screen printing requirements guide serves as a centralized design resource for artists, wineries, and production teams preparing files for Bergin’s premium glass decoration process. From the screen printing checklist to vector art specs, line thickness, and resolution, this hub ensures your files meet our quality thresholds. Below, you'll find templates, artwork upload instructions, and FAQs about file format, color separation, and preparing for Bordeaux or Burgundy bottles.
Requirements
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Text Size
Type should be a minimum of 1mm high, based on a lowercase letter.
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Color Separation
Art should be separated by color and saved on separate layers in your .ai, .pdf, or .eps file.
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Line Thickness
Minimum line width of .13mm/.369pt. Minimum negative space is .2mm/.4pt.
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Resolution
Save text and logos as vector art. Any raster images (.jpeg, .tiff, .psd) should be minimum 300dpi.
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360° Wrap & Warping
Use the circumference of the bottle and add â…›". Do not warp art.
Templates
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![Vector artwork for Napa Valley bottle shown during screen printing process in the wine and spirits printing industry.]()
Designer Checklist for Screen Printing
Please use this checklist guide when submitting artwork files for screen print.
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![Bottle mockup with blue screen print stencil art applied, part of the design and printing process for custom wine packaging.]()
Designer Checklist for Etching
Please use this checklist guide when submitting artwork files for etching.
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![Artwork file prepared for screen printing showing vector graphics and foil accents used in premium bottle decoration.]()
TTB Guidelines
Please review the provided content for successful TTB submission and approval.
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![Diagram showing screen printing requirements for Bordeaux bottle including art placement zones for accurate results.]()
Printable Area: Bordeaux Bottle
Please use this guide when submitting artwork files for Bordeaux bottles.
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![Printable neck area illustration outlining screen printing specifications for Bordeaux bottle wine bottle neck coating and layout control.]()
Printable Area: Burgundy Bottle
Please use this guide when submitting artwork files for Burgundy bottles.
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![Diagram of Burgundy bottle showing etching guidelines and printable surface areas critical to the bottle design process.]()
Printable Area: Hock Bottle
Please use this guide when submitting artwork files for Hock bottles.
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Upload
Once you’ve reviewed our designer checklist and downloaded the applicable design template, please upload your artwork here along with relevant details of your project. Questions? Reach out by phone: 707.224.0111
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Design FAQ
YES. We can print UPC and QR codes, including white ink on flint bottles, and they will still scan.
Ensuring all spot colors are on separate layers of the art file. One color per layer is essential for the screen printing process.
NO. Bergin’s paints are not CMYK; we use custom pigment mixes to get as close as possible to your color call‑outs.
Trapping is the practice of overlapping the edges of objects to improve registration in printing. Sometimes we use knockouts on the glass surface as our trap color to control small shifts.
Vector art consists of points, lines, curves, and shapes based on mathematical formulas, so it can be easily scaled full‑size or smaller without losing resolution.
Not all raster images (JPEGs) are appropriate for screen printing or etching. All raster images must be reviewed by our art team to ensure quality and printability; typically, text and logos must be vector.
Screen Print: Limited to one color per screen. Max of 7 colors per package.
Etch: No strict limits, you can use several different paints to achieve your intended look.
Bergin will adjust art as necessary for a professional result. We often need to tweak files to meet minimum specs. We’ll always discuss significant changes first.
We need your updates 30-45 days ahead of the your scheduled print date. Consolidate all changes; every new change requires updated art and formal approval.
If you have PMS colors, we can match them to our ink palette or send a swatch bottle. RGB and CMYK references are not accepted. Provide a physical paper label for best color control. Some colors may take longer to coat.
Best: Adobe Illustrator (AI) packaged vector file with live text, including links and fonts. Otherwise, an AI or PDF with outlined text works.
Artwork is reviewed by our Etch & Paint Dept. Small details or thin lines get thickened to meet minimum specs (0.75–1 pt). Shoulder work on Burgundy bottles is possible, but must be inspected.
It represents stencil masks, not the final product. Final art requires color call‑outs or a paper label reference.