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5 Free Distressed Patterns

Written by Rebecca Zur | Mar 12, 2021 6:46:02 PM

5 FREE DISTRESSED PATTERNS: Want to elevate your designs? With these 5 free distressed patterns we've created, you can! Adding a distressed pattern can give your heat transfer graphic that wear-and-tear look, like a vintage tee.

  • This Zip contains pdf, eps, and svg file formats as well as a guide you may consult when using the distress patterns.
  • These files can simply be opened or copy and pasted into your preferred design program, Illustrator works best.
  • Follow the step-by-step guide to get the best results for print-ready artwork.

Note: These distress patterns are for spot color artwork only. They cannot be applied to full color designs. 

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Not a fan of what you see? If you’d like to create your own distress pattern, just keep our printing requirements in mind. Make sure you follow our Artwork Guidelines to ensure all of the small font and lines will print.  

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