DTF Sizing Guide

Recommended print-area sizes by garment and size, for planning a design before (or while) you place it in the studio. Toggle units below — millimeters match what our DTF machines run on directly.

Adult T-Shirt

Standard unisex tees for everyday prints and merch.

Size	Full Front	Full Back	Center Back	Center chest	Left Chest	Sleeve (Short)	Sleeve (Long)	Back Collar
XS	9.5 x 12.5 in	9.5 x 12.5 in	9 x 3 in	9.5 x 8 in	3 x 3 in	2.75 x 3.5 in	3.5 x 15 in	2 x 2 in
S	10 x 13 in	10 x 13 in	10 x 3 in	10 x 8 in	3 x 3 in	3 x 3.75 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.25 x 2.25 in
M	10 x 13 in	10 x 13 in	11 x 3.5 in	10 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.25 x 4 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.25 x 2.25 in
L	11 x 14 in	11 x 14 in	12 x 4 in	11 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.5 x 4 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.5 x 2.5 in
XL	11 x 14 in	11 x 14 in	12 x 4 in	11 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.75 x 4.25 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.5 x 2.5 in
2XL	12 x 15 in	12 x 15 in	13 x 4 in	12 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	4 x 4.5 in	3.5 x 16 in	2.75 x 2.75 in
3XL	12 x 15 in	12 x 15 in	13 x 4 in	12 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	4.25 x 4.75 in	3.5 x 16 in	3 x 3 in
4XL	12.5 x 15.5 in	12.5 x 15.5 in	14 x 4 in	12.5 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	4.5 x 5 in	3.5 x 17 in	3 x 3 in

Adult Hoodie

Account for pocket and hood drop; place designs slightly higher.

Size	Full Front	Full Back	Center Back	Center chest	Left Chest	Sleeve (Short)	Sleeve (Long)	Back Collar
S	10 x 12 in	10 x 12 in	10 x 3 in	10 x 8 in	3 x 3 in	3 x 3.75 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.25 x 2.25 in
M	10 x 12 in	10 x 12 in	11 x 3.5 in	10 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.25 x 4 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.25 x 2.25 in
L	11 x 13 in	11 x 13 in	12 x 4 in	11 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.5 x 4 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.5 x 2.5 in
XL	11 x 13 in	11 x 13 in	12 x 4 in	11 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.75 x 4.25 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.5 x 2.5 in
2XL	12 x 14 in	12 x 14 in	13 x 4 in	12 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	4 x 4.5 in	3.5 x 16 in	2.75 x 2.75 in

Adult Sweatshirt

Fleece crews with generous printable area; steady heat favored.

Size	Full Front	Full Back	Center Back	Center chest	Left Chest	Sleeve (Short)	Sleeve (Long)	Back Collar
XS	9.5 x 12.5 in	9.5 x 12.5 in	9 x 3 in	9.5 x 8 in	3 x 3 in	2.75 x 3.5 in	3.5 x 15 in	2 x 2 in
S	10 x 13 in	10 x 13 in	10 x 3 in	10 x 8 in	3 x 3 in	3 x 3.75 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.25 x 2.25 in
M	10 x 13 in	10 x 13 in	11 x 3.5 in	10 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.25 x 4 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.25 x 2.25 in
L	11 x 14 in	11 x 14 in	12 x 4 in	11 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.5 x 4 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.5 x 2.5 in
XL	11 x 14 in	11 x 14 in	12 x 4 in	11 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	3.75 x 4.25 in	3.5 x 15 in	2.5 x 2.5 in
2XL	12 x 15 in	12 x 15 in	13 x 4 in	12 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	4 x 4.5 in	3.5 x 16 in	2.75 x 2.75 in
3XL	12 x 15 in	12 x 15 in	13 x 4 in	12 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	4.25 x 4.75 in	3.5 x 16 in	3 x 3 in
4XL	12.5 x 15.5 in	12.5 x 15.5 in	14 x 4 in	12.5 x 8 in	4 x 4 in	4.5 x 5 in	3.5 x 17 in	3 x 3 in

Youth T-Shirt / Sweatshirt / Hoodie

Scaled for school spirit wear and youth teams; keep proportions balanced.

Size	Full Front	Full Back	Center Back	Center chest	Left Chest	Sleeve (Short)	Sleeve (Long)	Back Collar
S	8 x 11 in	8 x 11 in	9 x 3 in	8 x 6 in	3 x 3 in	2.5 x 3.25 in	3 x 12 in	2 x 2 in
M	8 x 11 in	8 x 11 in	10 x 3 in	8 x 6 in	3 x 3 in	2.75 x 3.5 in	3 x 12 in	2.25 x 2.25 in
L	8.5 x 11.5 in	8.5 x 11.5 in	10.5 x 3.5 in	8.5 x 6 in	4 x 4 in	3 x 3.75 in	3 x 13 in	2.5 x 2.5 in
XL	8.5 x 11.5 in	8.5 x 11.5 in	11 x 3.5 in	8.5 x 6 in	4 x 4 in	3.25 x 4 in	3.25 x 13 in	2.5 x 2.5 in

Toddler T-Shirt / Sweatshirt

Reduce sizes for small garment widths while keeping readability.

Size	Full Front	Full Back	Center Back	Center chest	Left Chest	Sleeve (Short)	Sleeve (Long)	Back Collar
2T	7 x 9 in	7 x 9 in	7 x 2.5 in	6 x 5 in	3 x 3 in	2 x 2.75 in	2 x 8 in	1.75 x 1.75 in
3T	7 x 9 in	7 x 9 in	7 x 2.5 in	6 x 5 in	3 x 3 in	2.25 x 3 in	2.25 x 8.5 in	2 x 2 in
4T	7.5 x 9.5 in	7.5 x 9.5 in	7.5 x 3 in	6.5 x 5 in	3 x 3 in	2.5 x 3.25 in	2.5 x 9 in	2 x 2 in
5T	7.5 x 9.5 in	7.5 x 9.5 in	7.5 x 3 in	6.5 x 5 in	3 x 3 in	2.75 x 3.5 in	2.75 x 9.5 in	2.25 x 2.25 in

Baby Onesie

Prioritize comfort and legibility for newborn and infant sizes.

Size	Full Front	Full Back	Center Back	Center chest	Left Chest	Sleeve (Short)	Sleeve (Long)	Back Collar
Newborn	5 x 7 in	5 x 7 in	5 x 2 in	4 x 4 in	2.5 x 2.5 in	1.75 x 2.25 in	1.75 x 6 in	1.5 x 1.5 in
3-6M	6 x 8 in	6 x 8 in	6 x 2 in	4 x 4 in	2.5 x 2.5 in	2 x 2.5 in	2 x 6.5 in	1.75 x 1.75 in
6-12M	6.5 x 8.5 in	6.5 x 8.5 in	6.5 x 2 in	4 x 4 in	2.5 x 2.5 in	2.25 x 2.75 in	2.25 x 7 in	1.75 x 1.75 in
12-18M	7 x 9 in	7 x 9 in	7 x 2 in	4 x 4 in	2.5 x 2.5 in	2.5 x 3 in	2.5 x 7.5 in	2 x 2 in

How to Measure & Choose the Right DTF Size

Confirm the printable area: Measure between left/right seams and from collar to pocket/hem; keep 0.5-1 in (13-25 mm) clearance from seams.
Paper mockup test: Print the artwork outline at 100% scale, cut it out, and place on the garment to validate proportions.
Align and center consistently: Lightly crease the garment vertically or use a center-finder ruler. Raise the design slightly on hoodies.

Pro Tips

For 2XL-4XL, increase width by ~0.5-1 in (~13-25 mm) and keep height proportional.
For women's/fitted cuts, reduce width by ~0.5 in (~13 mm).
On gang sheets, leave ~0.25 in (~6 mm) between small logos for clean trimming/handling.
Avoid micro text below ~8-10 pt; keep strokes ≥0.02-0.03 in (≥0.5-0.8 mm).
Export at 300 DPI, RGB, transparent background (PNG recommended).

DTF Sizing FAQ

Best max size for an adult full-front?: Up to ~12 x 14 in (~305 x 356 mm) for most unisex tees and fleece.
Do I scale for 2XL and larger?: Yes -- add ~0.5-1 in (~13-25 mm) in width, keeping height proportional.
How to size for women's fitted?: Reduce width by ~0.5 in (~13 mm) and confirm with a paper mockup.
What about youth?: Stay within ~9 x 12 in (~229 x 305 mm) for full fronts; smaller youth can use 8-9 in (~203-229 mm) width depending on style.
Hoodie pocket/hood effect?: Place chest designs slightly higher; limit chest width to ~11 in (~279 mm).