Standard Shirt Print Placement
By Geezy Tees
There’s a right way to do things, and then there’s the way that causes trouble. Out here in the world of custom shirts, Standard Shirt Print Placement is the difference between something folks wear with pride… and something they leave in the bottom of the drawer.
This isn’t guesswork. It’s experience. It’s understanding where the eye lands first and how a logo should sit on the fabric like it belongs there. And at Geezy Tees, we’ve studied every inch of that canvas.
The Front and Center Rule
Most shirts start with a front print, placed across the chest. Now, that might sound simple, but even an inch too high or low can throw off the whole look. Standard chest placement usually lands 3 inches below the collar. That sweet spot catches the eye without looking awkward. It feels balanced—natural.
That kind of precision doesn’t come from guessing. It comes from walking the line between art and measurement, every single time.
Left Chest – Subtle, But Sharp
Left chest logos? They’re clean. Classic. Good for businesses, events, or any crew that wants a sharp, branded look without shouting it loud. The Standard Shirt Print Placement here is about 7 to 9 inches down from the shoulder seam and 3 to 4 inches from the center line.
Anything more, and it looks off. Anything less, and the logo ends up in the armpit. That’s no good.
Back Prints – Big and Bold
Turn the shirt around, and now you’ve got space to make a statement. Full back prints start about 4 inches down from the collar. It needs to be centered, of course—lined up as if you were sighting a rifle.
Too high and it crowds the neck. Too low and it drags the whole design down. Like every shot that counts, it takes a steady hand.
Sleeve Prints – For the Sharp-Eyed
Sleeves are tricky business. They’ve got less space, less give, but just as much potential. Whether it’s for a flag, a union tag, or a company logo, placement needs to be clean. Most standard sleeve prints run about 1 inch above the hem, centered top to bottom. When done right, they’re a detail that speaks volumes.
Want to Learn More?
For folks looking to dive even deeper into the placement process, this guide from ShirtSpace is worth the time. Plenty of details, laid out plain and honest.
Still, if you want things done right the first time—if you don’t have time to risk a bad print—ride with Geezy Tees. We know this road, and we’ve walked it more times than we can count.
Final Words Before the Ink Sets
Standard Shirt Print Placement isn’t just a phrase—it’s a rulebook. It’s a promise to your customer, your brand, your team. You want that logo placed right the first time, not redone after the fact.
We follow those rules because they work. Because they keep our clients coming back. And because doing things right never goes out of style.
So if you’ve got shirts to print, don’t roll the dice. Trust the ones who’ve been through the dust and came out clean on the other side