Message templates & the material library
Save reusable proof notes and attach realistic material previews (holographic, glitter, gold foil, clear vinyl, UV DTF and more) to your Proofed proofs.
Message templates save you retyping the same proof notes, and each template can carry a material, so the customer's proof preview renders with the actual finish they ordered.
The material library, live#
Click through the finishes below. This is the same rendering the customer sees on the approval portal, including the "no white ink" simulation.
The material library
Iridescent rainbow film that shifts colour with the viewing angle.
Available materials#
| Material | What the preview shows |
|---|---|
| Clear Vinyl | Transparent substrate: the surface behind shows through unprinted areas |
| Holographic | Iridescent rainbow film with an angle-shifting sheen |
| Transparent DTF Iron-on | Film transfer on fabric, with a subtle textile texture |
| Glitter | Sparkly substrate with reflective speckles |
| Gold Foil | Warm metallic gold with a soft sheen |
| Silver Foil | Cool metallic silver with a soft sheen |
| UV DTF | Raised, glossy 3D dome over the printed artwork |
Every material except Transparent DTF also has a "no white" variant for printers that can't lay down white ink: light areas of the artwork render semi-transparent so the substrate shows through, which is exactly what the finished product will do. The customer just sees the clean material name; the variant handling happens behind the scenes.
Material previews kill the most common revision request in speciality printing: "oh, I didn't realise the white parts wouldn't print." Customers see the real effect before they approve.
Creating templates#
- Go to Settings > Message templates and click Add template.
- Name it (e.g. "Holographic sticker proof", "Logo revision round").
- Write the message body. This is the note the customer reads next to the proof.
- Optionally pick a material to attach its visual effect.
- Optionally mark it as your shop's default template.
Using templates#
- When batch-uploading proofs: pick a template and its material preview is applied to every artwork you create in that batch.
- On an existing artwork: apply a template from the order page. Its text is copied into the artwork's note (editable afterwards) and its material takes effect on the portal.
Plan limits#
| Plan | Message templates |
|---|---|
| Starter | 1 |
| Studio / Pro / Scale | Unlimited |
See Plans & Billing for the full plan comparison.
Related guides#
- The Approval Portal: where customers see notes and material previews
- Cut Files & the Design Editor: material previews on cut-file proofs
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