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Want to create your own branded T-Shirts? The first step is to create the design. Next, you must decide on the size and placement of the design. You have many choices for design placement, each with its own impact.

Left Chest.

This is the best option for an event or employee T-shirts. Even a simple design can have a significant impact here. This design is approximately 7-10cm and ~7cm from the collar.

Center Chest.

This placement is another popular choice. It features a larger design in the center of the front of the T-shirt. This design is typically between 15-25cm wide and 10cm below its collar.

Full Front

This placement is used frequently for large detailed prints printed across the front of T-shirts. This design's exact dimensions and placement are usually 30x35cm and 7cm under the collar. Although this is a trendy size for screen printing, this can lead to a dense Print that isn’t breathable.

Oversized Front

This placement is much like Full Front; however, the design is often bigger. The placement is generally slightly higher up, about 5cm above the collar. Sizes can be between 35-40 cm or larger, depending on the T-shirt size.

Collar/Small Upper Back.

This placement is often used for logos. This small design is placed just below the collar on the upper back. The size can vary from 3 cm to 10 cm.

Upper Back.

This placement is more prominent than the collar placement and is usually extended across the shoulders. The placement size is generally between 30-35cm to 10 cm below the collar. This place is a great spot to display a logo and event name to draw attention.

Full Back

This timeless print location is second after the Full Front. It's printed slightly lower, and sometimes larger. The size and location of this design can be anywhere from 30x35 cm to 40cm. The Full Back is an excellent choice for a classic combination when paired with a Left chest.

Sleeves.

This print location is similar in design to the Left Chest but works best with simpler artwork. The standard artwork placement for this type is approximately 2.5cm from your Hem. The size of this artwork will vary depending on its design and preference.

This blog is meant to be a guide. However, it's up to you to decide the size and location of your design. Minuteman Press Maitland can provide you with more information and advice about placing your T-shirt designs.