See how different transfer sizes look before you order. Choose a placement, compare examples, then measure your actual garment.
Artwork size & placement—not a clothing fit chart. These are starting points, not universal rules. Garment cut, artwork shape and printable area change the result.
Full front11″27.9 cm
Let the artwork shape set the height.
Left chest3.5–4.5″8.9–11.4 cm
Wearer’s left = viewer’s right.
Full back11″27.9 cm
Center the design; check the neckline.
Youth & toddler5.5–10.5″See individual examples
Fit the smallest garment in the group.
Sleeves3.3–3.5″8.5–8.9 cm · short sleeve
Seams and sleeve shape limit space.
HoodiesMeasure firstPocket & zipper clearance
No universal front print box.
Original schematic illustrations. Example scale only—not guaranteed fit or Detroit production limits. Measurements refer to artwork unless stated otherwise.
All three examples are 11″ wide. Their heights differ. Keep proportions locked—never stretch a design into a square.
Scale comparison
Small logo or statement?
4″ wearer-left badge / 10.2 cm11″ front artwork / 27.9 cm
Same garment illustration. Wearer’s left is on your right when viewing the shirt from the front.
Artwork bounds
Measure print, not film.
Arrows meet the visible artwork. Crop unnecessary transparent margins, then verify the design dimensions in your order tool.
Across garment sizes
Check the smallest shirt.
Adult · reference width, not an age-based rule.Youth small · reference width, not an age-based rule.Toddler · reference width, not an age-based rule.
Compare the actual smallest and largest blanks. Separate youth and adult artwork sizes may produce a more consistent result.
Hoodie planning
Details change the printable area.
Front: dashed amber pocket and zipper zones stay clear. Check both width and height.Back: the hood can hide the top of your artwork. Check visibility with the hood down.
Starting points, not limits
Your size reference.
Placement
Inches
Centimeters
Check first
Adult full front / back
11″ wide
27.9 cm
Height stays proportional; check printable area.
Adult left chest
3.5–4.5″ wide
8.9–11.4 cm
Narrow or tall logos may need less width.
Actual pocket
Up to roughly 3.5″
8.9 cm
Measure the pocket and avoid seams.
Youth small front
8.5″ wide
21.6 cm
Fit the smallest blank.
Youth medium / large front
10.5″ wide
26.7 cm
Size labels vary by brand.
Toddler front
5.5″ wide
14 cm
Verify both width and length.
Short sleeve
Approximately 3.3–3.5″
8.5–8.9 cm
Check sleeve shape and seams.
Long sleeve
2″ × 11.25″
5.1 × 28.6 cm
Vertical artwork example—not every sleeve.
Hoodie front
Test the adult-width example
Measure your garment
Pocket and zipper control height.
1 inch = 2.54 cm. Conversions shown rounded. Width examples are not maximum sheet sizes or guaranteed garment fit.
Measure once. Check twice.
01
Lay it flat
Without stretching. Smooth the actual garment.
02
Find the center
Use collar and body alignment—not the tag alone.
03
Make a paper mockup
Actual size. Check seams, pockets and edges.
04
Check both extremes
Test smallest and largest blanks. Keep proportions.
Place with intention.
Front & left chest
Center on the garment body. A wide wordmark often sits higher than a tall graphic. Use collar edges and underarm references, then visually adjust the wearer-left logo.
Back & sleeves
Center the back print and check hood coverage. On sleeves, check which direction the artwork faces when worn—not just the center of the carrier sheet.
There is no universal “3 inches below the collar” rule. Mock up the actual garment and design together.
Quick answers.
Same print on every shirt?
Test the smallest and largest blanks. Separate youth and adult print sizes can give a more consistent result.
Does 11″ wide mean 11″ tall?
No. Preserve the original proportions. Confirm width and height separately before ordering.
Is this a garment size chart?
No. For clothing fit and garment measurements, use the manufacturer’s chart for the exact product style.
How do I convert inches to centimeters?
Multiply inches by 2.54. The reference values on this page are rounded.
