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Print size guide: design size and placement

The right size makes your product look professional. Use these sizes as a starting point and adjust them to the garment size.

By Método DLP · PrintLab Academy · Updated 2026-10-25

Print size guide: design size and placement
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T-shirts

GarmentPlacementSize (width × height)Position
Adult t-shirtFull front10–11.5 × 11–13 in (25–29 × 28–33 cm)3 in below the collar
Adult t-shirtLeft chest3–4 × 3–4 in (8–10 cm)3 in below collar, 4–6 in from center
Adult t-shirtFull back11–12.5 × 13–15 in (28–32 × 33–38 cm)4 in below the collar
Adult t-shirtSleeve2.5–3.5 in1 in above the hem
Oversized t-shirtFull front12.5–14 × 14–16 in3–3.5 in below the collar
Youth t-shirtFull front8–9 × 9–11 in2 in below the collar
Baby onesieFront4–5 × 4–5 in1.5 in below the collar

Hoodies, caps and bags

ProductPlacementSizePosition
HoodieFront11–12.5 × 11–13 inEnd 2 in above the pocket
HoodieBack13–15 × 16–18 in4 in below the hood
CapFront3–4 × 2–2.5 inCentered on the front panel
Tote bagFront8–9 × 8–9 in3 in below the handles

Mugs, tumblers and gifts

ProductDesign sizeNote
11 oz mug8–8.5 × 3.5–3.75 in (20–21.5 × 9–9.5 cm)Leave 0.4 in free on each side of the handle
15 oz mug8.7–9.25 × 4–4.3 inLeave 0.4 in free on each side of the handle
20 oz skinny tumbler9.25 × 8.2 in (23.5 × 20.8 cm)Measure your tumbler
Mouse pad8.7–9.5 × 7–8 in0.1 in bleed
16 × 16 in pillow15 × 15 inLeave 0.4 in toward the seam

💡 Always design at 300 dpi and at actual size. The PIPE app has a Sizes tool with a drawing for every product and size.

Frequently asked questions

How far below the collar does the front print go?

As a reference, about 3 to 3.5 inches (7 to 9 cm) below the collar.

What size is a left-chest logo?

About 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) wide.

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