DTF Transfer Size Chart by Placement
This quick reference table shows the most common DTF size recommendations for every print zone.
| Placement |
Recommended Size (W × H) |
Notes |
| Left/Right Chest |
2.5"–4.5" W × proportional H |
Standard business logo area |
| Center Chest (Small) |
6"–10" W × 2"–10" H |
Great for text or symbols |
| Full Front (Adult) |
10"–12" W × 10"–14" H |
Most frequently used |
| Full Back |
11"–13" W × 13"–15" H |
Slightly larger than front |
| Upper Back |
10"–14" W × 2"–6" H |
Names, numbers, team prints |
| Sleeve |
1"–3.5" W |
Ideal for patches & flags |
| Pocket Print |
3"–4" W |
Must fit inside pocket |
| Neck Tag |
2"–3" W |
Branding & size info |
| Hat Transfers |
Max 3.75" W × 2.5" H |
Height is the limiting factor |
| Tote Bags |
8"–10" W |
Depends on bag shape |
DTF Transfer Sizes by Garment Type
Adjust the width of your design based on the specific garment size to maintain visual balance.
1. Adult T-Shirts (S–4XL+)
| Shirt Size |
Full Front Width |
Full Back Width |
Notes |
| S – M |
10" |
11" |
Balanced on smaller shirts |
| L |
10.5" – 11" |
11.5" – 12" |
Most common print size |
| XL |
11" – 11.5" |
12" – 12.5" |
Maintains visual proportion |
| 2XL |
11.5" – 12" |
12.5" – 13" |
Adjust for wider chest |
| 3XL |
12" – 13" |
13" – 14" |
Avoid undersized prints |
| 4XL+ |
13" – 14" |
14" – 15" |
Matches larger dimensions |
2. Hoodies & Sweatshirts
| Hoodie Size |
Full Front Width |
Pro Tips |
| S |
10" – 11" |
Always print above the kangaroo pocket |
| M |
11" |
Add +0.5" for chest/sleeve prints |
| L |
11.25" |
Add +1" for full-back prints for balance |
| XL |
12" |
- |
| 2XL |
12.5" |
- |
| 3XL |
13" |
- |
3. Youth, Toddler, & Infant Sizing
| Category |
Size |
Full Front Width |
Full Back Width |
| Youth |
S – M |
8" |
9" |
|
L – XL |
9" |
10" |
| Toddler |
2T |
6.5" |
7.5" |
|
3T – 5T |
7" |
8" |
| Infant |
0 – 6M |
5" |
N/A |
|
6 – 24M |
6" |
N/A |
4. Specialized Transfers (Sleeves, Hats, Bags)
| Item |
Type/Size |
Recommended Width |
Placement Rule |
| Sleeves |
Adult S – M |
2.8" |
1" above sleeve seam, centered |
|
Adult L – XL |
3.2" |
1" above sleeve seam, centered |
| Hats |
Standard Cap |
3" – 3.75" |
Max 2.5" Height; keep design short |
| Bags |
Small Tote |
8" |
Centered on main panel |
|
Standard Tote |
9" |
Centered on main panel |
|
Duffle Bag |
5" – 8" |
Depends on bag style/pockets |
5. Detailed Placement Guide
| Placement Zone |
Recommended Width |
Placement Measurement |
| Left Chest |
3" – 4" |
3"–4" below neckline; 4"–6" from centerline |
| Full Front |
10" – 12" |
2.5" – 3.5" below the collar |
| Neck Tag |
2" – 3" |
Inside back, centered below collar seam |
Pro Tip: When measuring the "below collar" distance, always measure from the bottom of the collar ribbing, not the shoulder seam.
