Making the design is the first step in creating a great T-shirt. Next, you need to choose the size and location of the design. There are many options available for the placement of your design, each with its own impact. Find out which placement is best for your design:
Left Chest
This is a popular choice for employee clothing or event design. This place can be used for any basic design. This design is approximately 7-10 cm below the collar.
Center Chest
Another popular option which features a larger design at the centre of the T-shirt's front. Think of the "S" logo on Superman. This design's exact dimensions and location are usually between 15-25 cm and 10cm below the collar.
Full front
This placement is often used to Print large, detailed designs across the front of the T-shirt. This design is typically placed at 30x35 cm and 7cm below the collar.
Large Front
This placement is similar to Full Front. The only difference is that the design is larger. This placement is typically slightly higher up than Full Front, at about 5cm below the collar. The size can range from 35 to 40 cm or even more.
Collar / Small Upper Back
This is a common place for logos. This small design is typically placed under the collar on your upper back. It can be as small or large as 3cm. However, they are usually between 5-10cm.
Upper Back
This placement is typically larger than the collar pplacement and is often stretched across the shoulders. This placement generally is between 30-35cm in size and 10cm below the collar. This area is excellent for displaying a logo or event name that will draw attention.
Full back
This is the second most popular Print location after the Full Front. This design is typically 30x35 cm or even 40x40cm. A classic combination is a Full Back and Left Chest.
Sleeves
This Print location works well for simple artwork. This type of artwork should be placed at a distance of 2.5 cm from the Hem. The artwork size can vary depending on design preference and personal taste.
While this blog serves as a guideline, you can make your own decisions about the size and placement of your design. Minuteman Press Pinetown is available to provide advice or additional information about the placement of your T-shirt designs. Contact us for more information.
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