16x Ultra
Resolution

Industrial Resolution Matrix

Fabric weight prep before upscaling to print size

• Lock weight in the tech pack and cost sheet

  Convert oz/yd² quotes to g/m² in this tool and paste into the GSM field on the Fabric Cost Calculator. Roll-weight estimates and landed cost should sit on the same PO line — wrong weight skews ink load in the RIP.

• Match GSM to print dimensions and ink load

  Heavier GSM (≥220 g/m²) means more ink mass for the same repeat area. After upscaling, validate roll weight estimates against your RIP print width × length — lighter fabrics print fine lines more cleanly; heavier fabrics need wider repeats.

• Upscale to print size after cost is clear

  Once landed cost and waste % are locked, run the same patterns through Upscale Studio to 300+ DPI at final print size. Sample approval should precede PO signature — read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold.

Marker yield prep before upscaling to print size

• Lock marker yield in the tech pack

  Paste yield %, pieces/m and linear meters from this tool into cut approval. Copy meters into purchasing notes — it clarifies panel count and orientation before upscaling panel art.

• Match panel size to target print DPI

  Align piece width × length to RIP print dimensions. After upscaling, validate px resolution with the Panel Pixel Planner — max output side is 16,384 px.

• Move approved panel art into Upscale Studio

  After validating marker yield and waste %, run the same panel designs through Upscale Studio to 300+ DPI at final print size. Sample approval should precede PO signature — read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold.

Palette lock-in prep before upscaling to print size

• Lock HEX/RGB/HSL lines on the tech pack

  Paste approved HEX, RGB and HSL lines from this tool into sample approval notes. The palette must be fixed before upscaling — sRGB screen color is not Pantone/CMYK.

• Match contrast to RIP channels after upscaling

  16x upscale can shift fine-line weight and spot-color density. After upscaling, validate the same HEX line on dark vs light grounds — read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold.

• Move approved panel art into Upscale Studio

  After palette sign-off, run the same patterns through Upscale Studio to 300+ DPI at final print size. Sample approval should precede PO signature — audit upscale credits/cost on Account History.

Repeat lock-in prep before upscaling to print size

• Lock cm/inch repeat on the tech pack

  Paste approved repeat width × height from this tool into the tech pack. cm ↔ inch conversion and tile counts on the panel must be fixed before PO signature — wrong rapport misaligns seams after upscaling.

• Calculate print pixels at target DPI

  Save the width × height px line from this tool before upscaling. The 16x pipeline caps at 16K px output — validate 300+ DPI at final print size before upscaling low-source drafts.

• Move tile-safe art into Upscale Studio

  Seamless rapport files upscale best with tile-safe mode. Max output side is 16,384 px — read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold; audit upscale credits/cost on Account History.

Upscale prep after panel pixel target is locked

• Lock required px and upscale factor on the tech pack

  Paste the width × height px, megapixel and upscale factor lines from this tool into sample approval notes. When source file dimensions are below target px, upscaling is required — validate when the factor is above 1× before PO signature.

• Compare source pixels vs target DPI line

  Save source width × height alongside the required px line before upscaling. The 16x pipeline caps at 16K px output — validate 300+ DPI at final print size before upscaling low-source drafts.

• Move approved panel art into Upscale Studio

  Scarf/shawl panel files upscale best with tile-safe mode. Max output side is 16,384 px — read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold; audit upscale credits/cost on Account History.

Upscale prep after yarn count is locked

• Lock Ne/Nm/Tex line on the tech pack

  Paste the PO / chat line from this tool into sample approval notes. Plied yarn (20/2 Ne) and filament Denier/dtex values should stay on the same PO — wrong yarn count skews repeat density and print resolution estimates.

• Match yarn count to source pixels and repeat density

  Finer yarn (higher Ne/Nm) needs tighter repeats; knit patterns with filament Denier/dtex may require upscaling when source px is low. Save source width × height alongside your 300+ DPI target line before upscaling.

• Move approved pattern art into Upscale Studio

  After the yarn ticket is clear before PO signature, run the same knit/digital print designs through Upscale Studio to 300+ DPI at final print size. Max output side is 16,384 px — read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold; audit upscale credits/cost on Account History.

Upscale prep after stitch and cone estimates are locked

• Lock stitch totals and cone qty on the tech pack

  Paste total stitches, meters/yards and cone estimates from this tool into the PO line. Do not bulk-order cones until color-channel multiplier and waste % are clear — wrong consumption skews motif size estimates before upscaling.

• Match embroidery density to source pixel resolution

  Heavy satin fill or high-SPI seam lines need more source px. Save digitized motif width × height alongside your 300+ DPI target line before upscaling.

• Move approved embroidery art into Upscale Studio

  After cone estimates are clear before PO signature, run the same embroidery/digital print designs through Upscale Studio to 300+ DPI at final print size. Max output side is 16,384 px — read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold; audit upscale credits/cost on Account History.

DPI / pixel prep before upscaling

• Measure effective DPI at print size

  Use Pixels → DPI mode with your finished print width × length. If below 300 DPI, plan upscale or re-export — do not send low-res files to RIP.

• Lock target pixel dimensions

  Print size → pixels mode gives required width × height at 300 DPI. Note how far your source file is from that target before uploading to Upscale Studio.

• Verify tiles and edges after upscale

  The 16x pipeline caps at 16,384 px output. Check upscale output with Seamless Checker; read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold.

Shrinkage / cut prep before upscaling

• Plan upscale at finished size

  Size upscale target pixels from post-wash finished width × length — not greige cut. This tool’s “cut for target” mode clarifies greige → finished mapping before you upscale.

• Lock axis shrink % in the tech pack

  Record length and width shrink separately; area shrink combines axes — do not add percents. RIP repeat and panel dimensions should follow finished measurements.

• Verify tile edges after upscale

  Uneven axis shrink can misalign rapport. Check upscale output with Seamless Checker; max output side is 16,384 px — read the Upscale quality guide for the SSIM ≥ 0.85 threshold.