How to Design a Company Shirt
Start with a simplified version of your logo, pick 1-2 brand colors, and choose a placement (left chest is standard) before selecting a decoration method.
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The short answer.
Start with a simplified version of your logo, pick 1-2 brand colors, and choose a placement (left chest is standard) before selecting a decoration method.
- • Simplify your logo — fine detail doesn't always translate
- • Limit to 1-2 colors to control cost
- • Left-chest placement is the professional-apparel standard
- • Choose decoration method after design, not before
Common design mistakes to avoid
The most common mistake is designing before knowing the decoration method — a design that works great printed might not embroider well, and vice versa. Get a rough idea of your method first, then finalize the design.
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Start with a simplified version of your logo, pick 1-2 brand colors, and choose a placement (left chest is standard) before selecting a decoration method.
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