Resources, Product Specs

    Imprint Areas & Placement Guide

    Standard imprint dimensions and placement specs for the products we decorate. Use this to spec your design before production, or to share with a designer working on artwork.

    Apparel Imprint Areas

    T-Shirts

    Standard imprint zones with maximum dimensions. Adjust proportionally for youth or oversized fits.

    Left chest4" × 4"Right chest4" × 4"Full front12" × 14"Sleeve3" × 3"
    Front
    Neck label3" × 1"Full back12" × 14"Bottom hem12" × 2"Sleeve3" × 3"
    Back

    T-Shirts

    PlacementMax DimensionsNotes
    Left chest4" W × 4" HCenter 3–4" below collar
    Right chest4" W × 4" HLess common; mirror of left chest
    Full front12" W × 14" HCenter under collar
    Full back12" W × 14" HCenter between shoulders
    Sleeve3" W × 3" HOn sleeve, center
    Bottom hem12" W × 2" HAbove hem on either side
    Neck label3" W × 1" HInside collar; replaces brand label

    Polos

    Smaller imprint window on the chest. Avoid placket and collar seams.

    Left chest4" × 4"Sleeve3" × 3"
    Front
    Back yoke10" × 2"
    Back

    Polos

    PlacementMax DimensionsNotes
    Left chest4" W × 4" HStandard placement
    Sleeve3" W × 3" HEither sleeve
    Back yoke10" W × 2" HBelow collar seam

    Hoodies & Sweatshirts

    Pocket and hood add additional placement options. Keep front imprints above the kangaroo pocket.

    Left chest4" × 4"Full front11" × 4"Pocket4" × 2"Hood4" × 3"
    Front
    Full back12" × 14"Sleeve3" × 14"
    Back

    Hoodies & Sweatshirts

    PlacementMax DimensionsNotes
    Left chest4" W × 4" HAbove pocket if present
    Full front11" W × 4" HAbove kangaroo pocket
    Full back12" W × 14" HBetween shoulders
    Hood4" W × 3" HTop of hood or side
    Sleeve3" W × 14" HDown the sleeve
    Pocket4" W × 2" HOn the kangaroo pocket

    Jackets

    Heavier construction; embroidery or patches are typical.

    Left chest4" × 4"Right chest4" × 4"
    Front
    Back11" × 11"Sleeve3" × 14"
    Back

    Jackets

    PlacementMax DimensionsNotes
    Left chest4" W × 4" HStandard
    Right chest4" W × 4" HName patch placement
    Back11" W × 11" HCenter back
    Sleeve3" W × 14" HEither sleeve

    Caps

    Front center is the most popular placement. Side and back also available.

    Front center4" × 2.25"Sandwich bill3" × 0.5"
    Front / Side
    Side panel2" × 2"Side panel2" × 2"Back4" × 1.5"
    Back

    Beanies

    Cuffed beanies decorate on the folded cuff.

    Cuff4" × 2"
    Front

    Headwear (Caps & Beanies)

    PlacementMax DimensionsNotes
    Front center4" W × 2.25" HStandard logo placement
    Side panel2" W × 2" HLeft or right side
    Back4" W × 1.5" HAbove closure
    Sandwich bill3" W × 0.5" HOn underside of brim
    Beanie cuff4" W × 2" HOn the folded cuff

    Bags & Accessories

    Tote Bags

    Standard cotton totes; larger totes allow a fuller imprint.

    Center front8" × 8"
    Standard tote
    Full front10" × 10"
    Larger tote

    Tote Bags (standard)

    PlacementMax DimensionsNotes
    Center front8" W × 8" HCentered
    Full front10" W × 10" HLarger totes

    Backpacks

    Front panel, pocket flap, and straps each offer brandable real estate.

    Front panel6" × 4"Front pocket4" × 3"Strap1.5" × 3"
    Front

    Backpacks

    PlacementMax DimensionsNotes
    Front panel6" W × 4" HCentered
    Front pocket4" W × 3" HOn pocket flap
    Strap1.5" W × 3" HOn either shoulder strap

    Drinkware & Hard Goods

    Mugs

    Most ceramic mugs accommodate a full wrap or single-side imprint.

    Single side3" × 3"
    Single-side imprint
    Full wrap8" × 3"
    Full wrap imprint

    Tumblers & Water Bottles

    Tapered shapes reduce usable area, check the spec sheet for the exact product.

    Single side3" × 3"
    Single-side
    Wrap8" × 3"
    Wrap
    • Standard wrap imprint: 8" W × 3" H (full wrap available on most styles)
    • Single-side imprint: 3" W × 3" H typical
    • Tapered drinkware (e.g., insulated tumblers) may have smaller usable areas, check product spec sheet.

    Notebooks & Journals

    Front cover and spine on hardbacks.

    Front cover3" × 3"Spine0.5" × 4"
    Front cover

    Tech Accessories

    Power banks, USB drives, chargers, imprint area varies by device footprint.

    Imprint area2" × 1"
    Power bank

    Power banks, USB drives, etc.: typically 1" × 0.5" to 2" × 1" depending on device, check individual product specs.

    Notes on artwork preparation

    Submit artwork as vector (.ai.eps.pdf) at 100% size of intended imprint. Convert all text to outlines. Specify PMS colors for color matching. Designs intended for screen print should be built in spot colors, not CMYK. For embroidery, simplify to large solid color areas, fine detail under 0.25" generally won't translate.

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