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Printed maps

Printed maps combine functionality with artistry, creating timeless pieces that decorate your space. These are physical items, i.e., prints that will be delivered to your door using a shipping service.

Just hang (or frame). As simple as that.

Print-on-demand service

iMapStudio partnered with a print-on-demand platform that connects businesses to a global network of manufacturers. Products are manufactured and shipped locally, reducing costs, delivery times, and environmental impact. This partnership offers a variety of products and types of wall art that you can choose from. Our pre-made or customized designs are sent to the print service behind the scenes. In terms of the quality of digital images submitted for printing, the files share the same specifications as our digital downloads.

Sustainable Printing

At iMapStudio, sustainability matters. By partnering, I aim to reduce waste and carbon emissions through local production in over 30 countries. Each map is printed on demand, meaning no excess inventory and faster delivery times.

Product catalog

The list of options varies from map to map in the iMap Shop. The available variations and combinations depend on the colours used, the ink coverage, suitable paper types, design specs (e.g., scale, size, details, etc.) and practicability.

Typically, you will come across a selection of the options below when browsing our collection:

Premium Matte Paper Map

  • Description: unframed printed maps that are ready to be framed or used for decoration in other ways.

  • Paper: matte, smooth, non-reflective surface, 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils), with an uncoated finish. Often favoured for its elegant aesthetic.

Premium Semi-Glossy Paper Map

  • Description: unframed printed maps that are ready to be framed or used for decoration in other ways.

  • Paper: semi-glossy with a subtle shine which also protects against fading from light or moisture. 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils).

Classic Wooden Framed Map with Premium Matte Paper

  • Description: sturdy wooden framed maps that are ready to decorate your wall.

  • Paper: heavyweight white matte paper, 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils), with a smooth finish. Often favoured for its elegant aesthetic.

  • Features: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the artwork. Frame options vary, options include black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain) with a frame width of 14mm (0.55").

Classic Wooden Framed Map with Premium Semi-Glossy Paper

  • Description: sturdy, ready-to-hang wooden framed maps that feature a premium semi-glossy look.

  • Paper: heavyweight paper finish, 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils), finished with a subtle shine to enhance colours while protecting against fading.

  • Features: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the artwork. Frame options vary, options include black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain) with a frame width of 14mm (0.55").

Premium Wooden Framed Map With Premium Matte Paper

  • Description: ready-to-hang maps with premium wooden frames, crafted from responsibly sourced oak or ash, feature unique wood grains for added character that are ready to decorate your wall.

  • Paper: heavyweight white matte paper, 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils), durable and long-lasting with a matte, smooth, uncoated finish.

  • Features: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the artwork. Frame options vary, options include natural wood, black, and white, showcasing the distinct wood grain. The frame size is 20mm (0.79") thick and wide, which differs from the classic type.

To compare paper types, click here.

To check out classic frame types, click here.

To check out premium frame types, click here.

Please note, that all our maps are designed with a narrow, white border for various reasons.

Aesthetics: A white border helps to frame the map, giving it a polished and professional appearance. It creates a natural space around the map element.

Printing Flexibility: A white border allows for flexibility when printing the map. It ensures that the image won't be cut off or distorted, especially if the print service scales the image to fit the chosen paper size. The border acts as a buffer zone, ensuring important elements remain intact.

Easier Matting and Framing: If the map is to be framed, a white border helps make the matting process easier and creates a clean separation between the artwork and the frame. It’s often more aesthetically pleasing to have a small border around the print when it’s being displayed.

Avoids Printing Issues: Many printers cannot print to the edge of the paper (especially cheaper printers), so a border ensures that there won’t be an accidental white margin or unwanted crop at the edges of the map.

If you would like to remove the white border, please Get in touch before ordering.

Delivery

In most cases, orders are fulfilled at the closest production centre, thanks to the 140+ production hubs across 32 countries.

Note: sometimes due to reasons such as stock availability, orders may be shipped internationally even if a fulfilment centre exists within the same country.

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Care Instructions

Paper Prints: Use a dry, soft cloth to remove dust. Frame for added protection.

Canvas Prints: Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to maintain vibrant colors.

Framed Prints: Clean with a glass-safe cleaner and soft cloth.

Delivery and shipping

In most cases, orders are fulfilled at the closest production centre, thanks to the 140+ production hubs across 32 countries. Once you have ordered, you will receive regular tracking updates from the print-on-demand service. Shipping options may vary depending on location and the nature of the order and the pricing aligns with the print-on-demand platform’s shipping framework.

Note: sometimes due to reasons such as stock availability, orders may be shipped internationally even if a fulfilment centre exists within the same country.

Custom design requests

I am always keen to work with you to map your vision. Provide your details via Contact iMapStudio and describe your idea. Add the details requested in the form, and indicate the required size, colours and other design details. You can upload your files that are associated with the design, such as photos, screenshots, GPS files, kml, etc. I will get back to you as soon as I can to discuss options. The final high-resolution file will be sent to your email either as an attachment or via a secure file transfer service, depending on file size. Once the design has been confirmed, I can arrange printing through our partners.

Refund and replacement policy

I appreciate your business and want to ensure you're fully satisfied with your purchase. If, for any reason, you're not completely happy with your purchase, please review our return and refund policy below.

Generally speaking, iMapStudio does not support returns because the products you order are personalised and made specifically for each order. However, in case the item you received is defective or damaged, it will be replaced and the cost of the new order will be covered. This is valid if the damage occurred to the delivered product, the item lacks quality or there are quantity issues. Please inspect your order upon reception and if you have problems with the item quality or received the wrong item, please contact us within 7 days of receiving the print. I will do everything I can to find a solution with the involvement of our print-on-demand partner.

If their quality assurance team validates your claim, they will send a complimentary replacement. You will need to provide us with photographic or other documentary evidence of the existence of a defect or damaged product.

Please do not send your purchase back to the printing service.

Please note: the printing process uses the same print machines, paper types, and work processes to minimize colour variations. However, printing is a chemical process and 100% consistency cannot be achieved. Colour variations that may occur due to factors related to machine type and settings, humidity, and paper types lie within acceptable tolerance levels and are not covered under our quality guarantee.

If you have any questions, please message iMapStudio! I value your satisfaction and want to ensure that the return process is convenient and efficient for you.

Copyright

The map print is strictly for personal use only, and not for commercial use and resale.