Design Tips: How to Choose the Right Size

Choosing the right placement for your design on a T-shirt may sound simple, but in practice it can be quite challenging. When working in a digital template, it’s often difficult to truly visualize how large or small a logo will appear on an actual shirt.

That’s why a reference image like this is so valuable — it immediately shows how dimensions translate to a real product.

In the example, you see a heavy oversized T-shirt in size M, with a large print area of 35 × 45 cm. This print area represents the maximum space available for your design.

Whether you choose a bold statement design or a subtle placement, the guidelines in the template indicate the center of the chest and the center of the shirt, ensuring your design is always properly aligned.

Chest Logos in Different Sizes

Not everyone wants a large print. Sometimes a subtle chest logo is exactly what you’re looking for. That’s why the example includes several options:

• Small logo (5 × 5 cm) → Ideal for a minimalist brand logo
• Thin text designs → Show how fine details appear when placed on the chest
• Logo (10 × 10 cm) → As shown in the example, this size can appear quite large on an oversized T-shirt. Perfect if you want more impact, but less suitable for a subtle look

Filling the Entire Print Area

Want to make a bold statement? You can use the full 35 × 45 cm print area.

This allows you to create a large, eye-catching design that covers most of the front of the shirt.

Our Tip

Don’t be misled by the digital template: what may look small on your screen can appear much larger in real life.

Using a visual reference helps you better estimate the actual size, ensuring you choose the dimensions that perfectly match your idea.

Updated on: 23/06/2026