DTF transfer size guide - Find your perfect fit for custom apparel

Do you want to create custom apparel with vibrant and long-lasting DTF transfers? Remember that achieving a professional and appealing result highly depends on the print size. All types of garments, ranging from t-shirts to hoodies, will be considered in this guide, which acts as a comprehensive manual towards perfect design alignment.

DTF Print Size Chart: Recommendations for Your Custom Designs

Our recommended DTF print size chart is listed below. This chart presents a suggested measurement per garment size. You can adjust these recommendations based on your unique design and desired visual impact.

  • Unisex T-Shirts

    Shirt Size Standard Width Suggested Design Height
    Small 9-9.5 inches 12
    Medium 9.5-10 inches 12-13
    Large 10-11 inches 12-13
    X-Large 10-11 inches 12-13
    2X-Large 11-12 inches 13-14
    3X-Large 12 inches 13-14
    4X-Large 12-13 inches 13-14

  • Youth/Kids

    Shirt Size Standard Width Suggested Design Height
    X-Small 7.5 inches 10 inches
    Small 7.5-8 inches 10.5-11 inches
    Medium 8 inches 10.5-11 inches
    Large 8-8.5 inches 10.5-11 inches
    X-Large 8.5 inches 10.5-11 inches

Recommended DTF Print Size for T-Shirts

DTF printing and custom clothing would not be the same without t-shirts. Their unparalleled popularity speaks of this. Every aspect, from eye-catching chest graphics and logos to vast back prints and full t-shirt designs, will benefit from the right size. This section aims at balancing aesthetic proportions of an appeal across all t-shirt sizes.

Full Front

Columna 1

Size:
12" width
14" height

Front Chest

Columna 2

Size:
12" width
8" height

Left Chest

Columna 3

Size:
4" width
4" height

Short Sleeve

Columna 1

Size:
3.5" width
3.5" height

Long Sleeve

Columna 2

Size:
12" width
8" height

Wrist

Columna 3

Size:
2" width
2" height

Full Back

Columna 1

Size:
12" width
14" height

Upper Back

Columna 2

Size:
12" width
8" height

Back Collar

Columna 3

Size:
3" width
3" height

Recommended DTF Print Size for Polos, Tank Tops & Sweatpants

Polo shirts are cousins of t-shirts and have basic similarities, but tank tops and sweatpants do not. This section addresses sizing issues relating to logos on sweatshirts and polos as well as large portrayals on windbreakers and tank tops.

Left Chest

Columna 1

Size:
4" width
4" height

Sleeve

Columna 2

Size:
3.5" width
3.5" height

Back Neckline

Columna 3

Size:
2.5" width
2.5" height

Sleeve

Columna 1

Size:
11" width
14" height

Left Chest

Columna 2

Size:
3.5" width
3.5" height

Full Back

Columna 3

Size:
11" width
16" height

Front Hip

Columna 1

Size:
3" width
3" height

Full Leg

Columna 2

Size:
4" width
20" height

Back Pocket

Columna 3

Size:
3" width
3" height

Recommended DTF Print Size for Hoodies

Hoodies serve as a wonderful surface area for bold DTF prints, but the hood and pockets can affect the optimal print dimensions and placement. In this section, we aim to assist you in determining the best proportions for your design to ensure it translates well on a hoodie, be it worn casually or as a statement piece.

Full Front

Columna 1

Size:
12" width
11" height

Front Chest

Columna 2

Size:
12" width
8" height

Left Chest

Columna 3

Size:
4" width
4" height

Sleeve

Columna 1

Size:
3.5" width
15" height

Wrist

Columna 2

Size:
2.5" width
2.5" height

Full Back

Columna 3

Size:
12" width
16" height

Recommended DTF Print Size for Hats

Unlike other apparel, hats have a specific difficulty owing to the rounded shape and restricted print areas. Pasting logos on baseball caps, designs on beanies or even writing texts on trucker hats all come with considerable size limitations. In this section, we provide common measurements for various hat styles to help aid the sizing of your DTF transfers.

Baseball Cap: Front

Columna 1

Size:
4" width
1.75" height

Baseball Cap: Back

Columna 2

Size:
2" width
1" height

Fitted Hat: Front

Columna 3

Size:
4" width
1.75" height

Trucker Hat: Front

Columna 1

Size:
3.5" width
15" height

Bucket Hat: Front

Columna 2

Size:
2.5" width
2.5" height

Beanie: Front

Columna 3

Size:
5" width
1.75" height

UV DTF Sticker Size Guide: Recommendations for Your Products

You can customize various solid products with our UV DTF stickers, which work great for adding flair. Unlike fabric printing, with UV DTF stickers, the size will completely depend on the item you want to personalize. Below are some basic guidelines to help you scale your designs for mugs, bottles, promotional goods and others.

  • 2" x 2"

  • 2" x 3"

  • 4" x 4"

  • 6" x 3"

  • 4" x 9.33"

  • 5" x 9.33"

Full Wrap Designs

🖨️Ready to Bring Your Perfectly Sized Designs to Life with DTF Transfers?

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