Frequently Asked Questions: Custom Logo
Ordering Requirements
 What do I need to do to start the Custom Logo & Reflective Order Process? What process steps are required?
We designed a simple system to help you through the ordering process:
1)
Contact your 3M Customer Service Representative to calculate pricing and to start the process.
2)
Fill out the Hard Hat Custom Logo & Reflective Order Form. The form includes:
 Key contact information
 Product selection (models & suspensions)
 Choice of: Logo Only, Reflective Only, Logo and Reflective
 Logo placement (front, back, left & right side)
*Please note, if you wish to have both a company logo and 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective, the
be placed on the front of the hard hat*
 Logo color selection (PMS colors)
logo can only
3)
Submit via email your logo, as camera-ready line art / vector artwork – please refer to the Artwork
Requirements for more information.
4)
Submit your completed Hard Hat Custom Logo & Reflective Order Form and your camera-ready line art / vector artwork
to the email below or send them to your 3M Customer Services Representative for submittal:
Information
Hard Hat Custom logo
Order Form
Email to
[email protected]
Camera-ready line Art /
Vector Artwork
5) Proof Approval – Once we have your camera-ready line art / vector artwork, we will create an electronic proof showing the
logo size and location. This proof will be sent to you via email to you for approval. Approval is required before we begin
production of your order.
6) Production and Delivery – Once you have approved the proof, production begins. When the order is completed, it is
shipped to you.
 What is the minimum order requirement for the Hard Hat Custom Logo & Reflective Program?
There is a minimum of 20 hard hats per logo/color.
 Can different hard hat colors or suspension types be mixed to meet the 20 unit minimum order quantity?
No. A minimum order of one case (20 hats) of each logo/color /suspension type is required.
 Can different hard hat colors or suspension types be combined to meet the 5 + plus case imprint price?
Yes. The logo placement and color must be exactly the same for all the hard hats.
 How long will it take to receive my order?
It takes approximately two weeks for delivery once the artwork proof is approved. Please consult your
3M Customer Service for delivery times on orders larger than 3,000 pieces.
If I re-order hard hats with the same logo at a later date, will I need to re-submit my artwork?
3M archives logos for a period of three years from the initial order date. If a logo has not been used within three years, new artwork
will need to be submitted, and a new set-up charge will apply.
Pricing
 Are there any initial order set-up charges to put a Custom Logo on a hard hat?
Yes. A onetime set-up charge will be applied to an initial order.
**There are no set-up charges applied for a Reflective Only order**
Logo Color (s)
1
2
3
4
Set up Charge
$75
$100
$125
$150
(Suggested List Price)
 How much does it cost to imprint a Custom Logo or add Reflective striping on a hard hat?
The cost depends on the number of colors in the logo and the number of locations selected (up to three). Pricing is also affected by
the quantity of hard hats ordered. The Custom Logo cost is simply added to the base price of the hard hat. Contact your 3M Sales
Representative or Distributor Sales Representative for exact prices for logos and reflective striping.
Custom Logo Pricing Chart
Quantity
Number of Locations
1 color per location
Suggested List
Price Per
1 Case
20 Ea
2 Cases
40 Ea
3 - 4 Cases
60 - 80 Ea
5 + Cases
100 +
Case
$145.00
$120.00
$95.00
$60.00
Each
$7.25
$6.00
$4.75
$3.00
Case
$165.00
$140.00
$115.00
$80.00
Each
$8.25
$7.00
$5.75
$4.00
Case
$185.00
$160.00
$135.00
$100.00
Each
$9.25
$8.00
$6.75
$5.00
Case
$205.00
$180.00
$155.00
$120.00
Each
$10.25
$9.00
$7.75
$6.00
2 color per location
3 color per location
4 color per location
Reflective Pricing Chart
Reflective Pricing
$160.00 per case, suggested list price
Note:
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Imprint charges for 3M H-700 Series Cap Style and H-800 Full Brim Hard Hats.
These costs are added to the base price of the hat.
Must order in case quantities. Case size is 20.
Custom Logo Orders must be placed separately from other 3M products.
Standard Shipping and Handling charges will apply.
Artwork Requirements
NOTE: This step is the most important in the ordering process.
Please provide 3M with digital camera-ready line art / vector artwork to ensure that your order is processed and delivered ontime.
 What type of artwork is required for the Hard Hat Custom Logo Program?
The best type of artwork for the imprinting process is camera-ready line art / vector artwork. It usually has a file extension of
.eps or .ai. Camera-ready line art / vector artwork can be defined as any logo that has been prepared for corporate stationery. It
should have crisp, clean edges. Lines under 1/32” should be avoided.
 Where do I get camera-ready line art / vector artwork?
Check with the person or company that developed your logo or the printer who prints your business cards or stationery. They
should be able to provide you with an electronic file containing the artwork. Camera-ready line art / vector artwork is sometimes
referred to also as “line art”. It usually has a file extension of .eps or .ai. Unless you have the proper computer software, you will
not be able to open these files. Submit the files to us and we’ll take care of the rest. If you don’t’ have artwork in this format,
please see the Other Types of Artwork section below.
 What is not considered camera-ready line art / vector artwork?
Camera-ready line art / vector artwork is not:
 A sample of your company stationery
 A business card
 A printout from your computer
 A logo copied or saved from a web-site
 An object showing your logo (coffee cup, t-shirt, etc.)
 What do I do if I don’t have camera-ready line art / vector artwork?
3M will contact and ask you to provide the file in the correct format otherwise 3M will convert your logo into a camera-ready line
art or vector format for a suggested list price of $100.
Other Types of Artwork
You can send a .tif, .jpg or .pdf file via email as your artwork submission. But, this is not camera-ready line art / vector artwork and
will need to be re-worked by our graphics department before creating an electronic proof. Therefore, this can lengthen the delivery
schedule of the order. These types of files are easier to work with if:
 Image resolution is at least 300 dpi
 Image is at least 2” by 2”
 Image is one color, or if the image is more than one color, the colors do not touch. If the colors in the image touch, the order
will need to be processed as a four color logo imprint. The order will be charged for four colors even if the logo only
contains two colors.
 A .jpg file is usually only acceptable if the image resolution is at least 300 dpi, the image is the correct size
and the logo is only one color.
 A .pdf file is acceptable if the logo image that has been “embedded” in the .pdf file was the original camera-ready line
art / vector file.
Artwork Color
 How many colors can be printed on the hard hat?
We can imprint up to a four-color logo on a hard hat.
 How will I know that you will use the proper colors of my company’s logo on the hard hat?
To ensure we use the proper colors, we ask that you identify the correct colors on the Hard Hat Logo Order Form by
referring to the PMS (Pantone Matched System – www.pantone.com) number. This system is a universally accepted
method for selecting colors. Once again, if you are having trouble finding the correct PMS number for the colors of your
logo, contact the person or company that developed your logo or the printer who prints your business cards or stationery.
Another point to remember is that certain ink colors may vary slightly when printed on different color hard hats. We do
not recommend imprinting light colors on a dark color hard hat because the hard hat color may show through the ink. To
ensure color quality, you may order a custom proof of your logo on a hard hat. If this is of interest to you, please contact
your 3M Customer Service Representative. There will be an additional $100 list price for this service.
 What if my logo has more than one color? Is there anything I need to do differently?
If you are supplying an electronic file in one of the formats listed above (.eps, .ai), you should be fine. However, it
would be beneficial to ask the person who supplied the electronic file if the camera-ready line art / vector artwork has
been “separated”. Separated camera-ready line art / vector artwork shows each color in the logo “separate” or by itself
from the other colors. Having separated camera-ready line art / vector helps ensure on-time delivery of your order.
Artwork Size
 How large can my logo be on the hard hat?
The size of your logo depends on the area of the hard hat you will be using. Here are the general dimensional
parameters for logos on either the front, left side or right side:
Hard Hat Model
Location
Width (In.)
Height (In.)
H-700 or H-800
Front/Back
2 1/8”
2 ¾”
H-700 or H-800
Left Side
4”
1 ¾”
H-700 or H-800
Right Side
4”
1 ¾”
*Artwork will be reduced or enlarged proportionately to the maximum width or height to achieve the
optimal logo size, unless a specific, smaller size is requested.
Artwork Proofing
 Will I get to see how the artwork will look on the hard hat before the order is processed?
Yes. As part of our process, once we have received your camera-ready line art / vector artwork, we will create an
electronic proof of your artwork. The proof is a two-dimensional printout showing the location of your artwork on the
hard hat. We will email you this proof. You will need to approve this proof before we proceed with the production of
your order.
For more information on the 3M Hard Hat Custom Logo
Program, contact your Customer Service Representative at
1-800-328-1667 or visit www.3M.com/Customlogo.
Frequently Asked Questions: 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material
Ordering Requirements
 What do I need to do to start the Reflective Order Process? What steps are required in the process?
We designed a simple system to help you through the ordering process:
1)
Contact your 3M Customer Service Representative to calculate pricing and to start the process.
2)
Fill out the Hard Hat Custom Logo & Reflective Order Form. The form includes:
 Key contact information
 Product selection (models & suspensions)
 Choose Reflective Only as Custom Option
3)
Submit via email the 3M Hard Hat Custom Logo & Reflective Order Form to your 3M Customer Service Representative
4) Production and Delivery – Once you have submitted your Reflective Logo Order, we will start the production process.
When the order is completed, it is shipped to you.
Pricing
 Are there any initial order set-up charges to put 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective on a Hard Hat?
No, there are not set-up charges for reflective orders.
 How much does it cost to put 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective on a Hard Hat?
Pricing below is in case quantities. Pricing includes only reflective on the Hard Hat, no company logo’s.
Reflective Pricing
$160.00 per case, suggested list price
Note:
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3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective charges for 3M H-700 Series Cap Style and H-800 Full Brim Hard Hats.
These costs are added to the base price of the hat.
Must order in case quantities. Case size is 20.
1 Case minimum ordering requirement.
Reflective Orders must be placed separately from other 3M products.
Standard Shipping and Handling charges will apply.
Other Frequently Asked Questions:
 What is the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material?
3M™ 8912 Scotchlite™ Silver Reflective Material is designed to enhance visibility, especially at dawn, dusk and night.
 Will the adhesive affect the durability of the 3M Hard Hat?
The proven 3M adhesive has been tested on 3M H-700 & H-800 Series Hard Hats and does not show any long term degradation
to the hard hat shell.
 Does the addition of 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material change the flammability or electrical insulation properties of the
3M H-700 or H-800 Series Hard Hats?
No, the addition of the reflective material does not change any flammability or electrical insulation properties.
 Is the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material conductive?
No, it is not.
 Can I add a custom logo along with the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material?
Yes, custom logo’s can be added to the front of the hard hat, but not the left side, right side or back. The left side, right side,
and back of the hard hat will have the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material in place.
 Will the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material interfere with donning or attaching accessories on the hard hat?
No, the reflective will not interfere with donning or attaching accessories to the 3M H-700 or H-800 Series Hard Hat.
 What is the coverage area of the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material on the 3M H-700 or H-800 Series Hard Hat?
Greater than 10 square inches (left side, right side and back).
 How long can I expect the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material to last on my 3M H-700 or H-800 Series Hard Hat?
Temperature and working environments may vary the longevity of the reflective material. 3M testing shows that the material
holds up well in very rugged environments, both hot and cold.
 Are there any other color options to choose from 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Materials?
Currently, we are only offering the Silver 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material on 3M H-700 or H-800 Series Hard Hats.
 Are there any other shapes I can select for 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material on my 3M H-700 or H-800 Series Hard
Hats?
Currently, we are only offering the unique 3M design for 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material on the 3M H-700 & H-800 Series Hard
Hats.
 Can a customer or distributor order the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material separately, and apply the product to the
Hard Hats on their own?
No, at this time the 3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material is only available on new hard hats, and will be assembled and applied by the
3M manufacturing plant.
For more information on the 3M Hard Hat Custom Logo
Program, contact your Customer Service Representative at
1-800-328-1667 or visit www.3M.com/Customlogo.