Lines in Illustrator patterns

Hi! I get fine lines on repeat patterns. This also shows when sending the files an making the textile prints in production! I have searched all forums and can not find a solution! And yes I have a rectangle without fill or stroke placed behind my artwork... Please help!

Hi!
I did a test just now sending a file to my colleague (who is on an older version of illustrator). It turns out the setting is not included in the file. How can I get past this problem when sending files to someone else who will make the print?
Best Regards
Emilia
Från: Emilia Claesson
Skickat: den 8 januari 2015 14:01
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Hi!
Now it did disappear on the screen at least. ☺ Would need to know if my supplier who makes the textile print need to make the same setting in her/his program or if the setting in embedded in the file?
Best Regards
Emilia
Från: Jacob Bugge
Skickat: den 8 januari 2015 13:36
Till: Emilia Claesson
Ämne: Lines in Illustrator patterns
Lines in Illustrator patterns
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