HTV Shirt Decal Placement and Size Tips and Resources

October 10, 2018

HTV Shirt Decal Placement and Size Tips and Resources

One of the main questions about working with Heat Transfer Vinyl is how to know where to place the decal on a shirt.  For instance, exactly what is the correct pocket logo placement and how far down from the neckline should a large centered decal start?

Today I'm going to share some tips and resources I use when placing heat transfer vinyl on blank shirts.

Find the Center of a Shirt for Decal Placement

The first thing I do is find the exact center of the shirt.  The easiest and fastest way to find the center of a shirt is to fold the shirt lengthwise lining up the shoulder seams at the neck. Be sure the bottom hem is aligned too.  Continue Reading...





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