For a new company things are moving at a steady pace for us, and I couldn't be happier. We are struggling with what the proper positions are for placement of images on the shirt.
Could any of you suggest the proper placement for logos. Or at least a guideline of how many inches down, and over? Does it matter what size shirt? or are S and XXL placed the same? We do mostly left chest,front and back imprints. We do both screenprinting and heat applied vinyl.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Krista - Unique Ink Screenprinting
standard front and back prints are about the width of three fingers down from the bottom edge of the collar
left chest should be around 2-3 inches left of center, and about armpit line height (armpit being the bottom of the sleeve where it attaches to the body of the shirt)
I have found that different size shirts need a different placement in order to be the same body position for those wearing them. I know this is different then most, but I thought I would share what I do. I normally go by the armpit area and align from there rather then the collar.
I thought I read something like that a while ago, sounds right to me. So do you do this the same on every size shirt or do you adjust as the shirt gets larger?
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Krista - Unique Ink Screenprinting
It's good to have a general idea, but I would ALWAYS verify placement with the client. If they seem unsure, gently guide them towards a decision -- "We usually print designs this size about 2 inches down on a large shirt. How does that sound?" Have them sign off on it at a press check, or sign off waiving the press-check, one of the two.
Never assume ANYTHING for a client when certainty can be obtained. Then, put it in writing, with a signature.
That's a good idea. I have only printed for friends and so far everyone has been happy with what I have done.
How do you get them to sign off? Do you print 1 shirt and have them sign off on that? Or do you have a paper template with the image positioned on there? just curious. . .
If I do a press check, that means I make an appointment for them to come to the shop at a specified time, and they see the first printed shirt. If they decide they don't need to do that & they're fine with picking an image size, ink color, and speccing a placement, I have them sign off on a work order once all these details are sorted out. Can be done in person, by fax, or email.
Last edited by cvreeland; July 21st, 2008 at 03:32 PM.
Proper Positions? 
