{
  "title": "Cactus Cut artwork size and placement reference",
  "url": "https://www.cactuscut.com/SizePlacement",
  "updated": "2026-10-15",
  "units": "width \u00d7 height; inches; centimeters = inches \u00d7 2.54",
  "scope": "T-shirts, polos and sweatshirts; printed pages 5\u201310 (PDF viewer pages 6\u201311).",
  "source": {
    "url": "https://assets.stahls.com/stahls/content/pdf/ebooks/Design-Placement-Guide-Links-20160929.pdf",
    "printedPages": "5\u201310",
    "note": "Numerical reference only; Cactus Cut text and illustrations are original. Not affiliated with STAHLS."
  },
  "caveat": "Starting dimensions, not guaranteed print capacity. Measure the actual garment and approve a proof. Left/right means the wearer\u2019s left/right.",
  "recommendations": [
    {
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "placement": "Centered front",
      "garmentSize": "Adult",
      "widthIn": 11,
      "heightIn": 11,
      "widthCm": 27.94,
      "heightCm": 27.94,
      "position": "Top of artwork 3\u20133.5 in below collar",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 6
    },
    {
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "placement": "Centered front",
      "garmentSize": "Youth medium/large",
      "widthIn": 10.5,
      "heightIn": 10.5,
      "widthCm": 26.67,
      "heightCm": 26.67,
      "position": "Top of artwork 2\u20133 in below collar",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 6
    },
    {
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "placement": "Centered front",
      "garmentSize": "Youth small",
      "widthIn": 8.5,
      "heightIn": 8.5,
      "widthCm": 21.59,
      "heightCm": 21.59,
      "position": "Top of artwork 2\u20133 in below collar",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 6
    },
    {
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "placement": "Centered front",
      "garmentSize": "Toddler",
      "widthIn": 5.5,
      "heightIn": 5.5,
      "widthCm": 13.97,
      "heightCm": 13.97,
      "position": "Top of artwork 2 in below collar",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 6
    },
    {
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Adult",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 6
    },
    {
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Youth medium/large",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 6
    },
    {
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Youth small",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 6
    },
    {
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Toddler",
      "widthIn": 2.5,
      "heightIn": 2.5,
      "widthCm": 6.35,
      "heightCm": 6.35,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 6
    },
    {
      "garment": "Polo",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Adult",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 9
    },
    {
      "garment": "Polo",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Youth medium/large",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 9
    },
    {
      "garment": "Polo",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Youth small",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 9
    },
    {
      "garment": "Polo",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Toddler",
      "widthIn": 2.5,
      "heightIn": 2.5,
      "widthCm": 6.35,
      "heightCm": 6.35,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 9
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Centered front",
      "garmentSize": "Adult",
      "widthIn": 11,
      "heightIn": 11,
      "widthCm": 27.94,
      "heightCm": 27.94,
      "position": "Top of artwork 3\u20133.5 in below collar. For crewnecks and pullovers; do not span a zip-up zipper.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Centered front",
      "garmentSize": "Youth medium/large",
      "widthIn": 10.5,
      "heightIn": 10.5,
      "widthCm": 26.67,
      "heightCm": 26.67,
      "position": "Top of artwork 3\u20133.5 in below collar. For crewnecks and pullovers; do not span a zip-up zipper.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Centered front",
      "garmentSize": "Youth small",
      "widthIn": 8.5,
      "heightIn": 8.5,
      "widthCm": 21.59,
      "heightCm": 21.59,
      "position": "Top of artwork 3\u20133.5 in below collar. For crewnecks and pullovers; do not span a zip-up zipper.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Centered front",
      "garmentSize": "Toddler",
      "widthIn": 5.5,
      "heightIn": 5.5,
      "widthCm": 13.97,
      "heightCm": 13.97,
      "position": "Top of artwork 3\u20133.5 in below collar. For crewnecks and pullovers; do not span a zip-up zipper.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Centered back",
      "garmentSize": "Adult",
      "widthIn": 14,
      "heightIn": 11.25,
      "widthCm": 35.56,
      "heightCm": 28.575,
      "position": "Crewneck: 2\u20133 in below bottom of neck edging. Hooded/zip-up: source starting range 4\u20134.5 in below neck edging with hood raised; check visibility with hood resting down. A separate source tip starts at 6 in below neckline. These are alternative starting checks, not a single fixed offset.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Centered back",
      "garmentSize": "Youth medium/large",
      "widthIn": 13.5,
      "heightIn": 11.75,
      "widthCm": 34.29,
      "heightCm": 29.845,
      "position": "Crewneck: 2\u20133 in below bottom of neck edging. Hooded/zip-up: source starting range 4\u20134.5 in below neck edging with hood raised; check visibility with hood resting down. A separate source tip starts at 6 in below neckline. These are alternative starting checks, not a single fixed offset.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Centered back",
      "garmentSize": "Youth small",
      "widthIn": 11.5,
      "heightIn": 9.75,
      "widthCm": 29.21,
      "heightCm": 24.765,
      "position": "Crewneck: 2\u20133 in below bottom of neck edging. Hooded/zip-up: source starting range 4\u20134.5 in below neck edging with hood raised; check visibility with hood resting down. A separate source tip starts at 6 in below neckline. These are alternative starting checks, not a single fixed offset.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Centered back",
      "garmentSize": "Toddler",
      "widthIn": 8.5,
      "heightIn": 6.75,
      "widthCm": 21.59,
      "heightCm": 17.145,
      "position": "Crewneck: 2\u20133 in below bottom of neck edging. Hooded/zip-up: source starting range 4\u20134.5 in below neck edging with hood raised; check visibility with hood resting down. A separate source tip starts at 6 in below neckline. These are alternative starting checks, not a single fixed offset.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Adult",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Youth medium/large",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Youth small",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "garmentSize": "Toddler",
      "widthIn": 2.5,
      "heightIn": 2.5,
      "widthCm": 6.35,
      "heightCm": 6.35,
      "position": "Locate the chest area using 5.5\u20138 in down from the shoulder seam and 4\u20136 in sideways from the shirt centerline. These source ranges do not specify a logo-edge or logo-center anchor; approve placement on the actual garment.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Sleeve",
      "garmentSize": "Adult",
      "widthIn": 2,
      "heightIn": 11.5,
      "widthCm": 5.08,
      "heightCm": 29.21,
      "position": "Align along sleeve center, using its seam as a guide. No numeric seam offset is specified.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Sleeve",
      "garmentSize": "Youth medium/large",
      "widthIn": 2,
      "heightIn": 11,
      "widthCm": 5.08,
      "heightCm": 27.94,
      "position": "Align along sleeve center, using its seam as a guide. No numeric seam offset is specified.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Sleeve",
      "garmentSize": "Youth small",
      "widthIn": 2,
      "heightIn": 10,
      "widthCm": 5.08,
      "heightCm": 25.4,
      "position": "Align along sleeve center, using its seam as a guide. No numeric seam offset is specified.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    },
    {
      "garment": "Sweatshirt",
      "placement": "Sleeve",
      "garmentSize": "Toddler",
      "widthIn": 1,
      "heightIn": 8,
      "widthCm": 2.54,
      "heightCm": 20.32,
      "position": "Align along sleeve center, using its seam as a guide. No numeric seam offset is specified.",
      "dimensionType": "suggested artwork",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 10
    }
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    {
      "placement": "Full front",
      "widthIn": 12,
      "heightIn": 14,
      "widthCm": 30.48,
      "heightCm": 35.56,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-full-front.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Medium front",
      "widthIn": 8,
      "heightIn": 8,
      "widthCm": 20.32,
      "heightCm": 20.32,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-medium-front.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Center chest",
      "widthIn": 5,
      "heightIn": 5,
      "widthCm": 12.7,
      "heightCm": 12.7,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-center-chest.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Across chest",
      "widthIn": 12,
      "heightIn": 4,
      "widthCm": 30.48,
      "heightCm": 10.16,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-across-chest.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Left chest",
      "widthIn": 5,
      "heightIn": 5,
      "widthCm": 12.7,
      "heightCm": 12.7,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-left-chest.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Right chest",
      "widthIn": 5,
      "heightIn": 5,
      "widthCm": 12.7,
      "heightCm": 12.7,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-right-chest.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Left sleeve",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-left-sleeve.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Right sleeve",
      "widthIn": 3.5,
      "heightIn": 3.5,
      "widthCm": 8.89,
      "heightCm": 8.89,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-right-sleeve.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Left vertical",
      "widthIn": 5,
      "heightIn": 14,
      "widthCm": 12.7,
      "heightCm": 35.56,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-left-vertical.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Right vertical",
      "widthIn": 5,
      "heightIn": 14,
      "widthCm": 12.7,
      "heightCm": 35.56,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-right-vertical.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Front bottom left",
      "widthIn": 5,
      "heightIn": 6,
      "widthCm": 12.7,
      "heightCm": 15.24,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-front-bottom-left.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Front bottom right",
      "widthIn": 5,
      "heightIn": 6,
      "widthCm": 12.7,
      "heightCm": 15.24,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-front-bottom-right.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Full back",
      "widthIn": 12,
      "heightIn": 14,
      "widthCm": 30.48,
      "heightCm": 35.56,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-full-back.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Medium back",
      "widthIn": 8,
      "heightIn": 8,
      "widthCm": 20.32,
      "heightCm": 20.32,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-medium-back.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Locker patch",
      "widthIn": 4,
      "heightIn": 4,
      "widthCm": 10.16,
      "heightCm": 10.16,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-locker-patch.svg"
    },
    {
      "placement": "Across shoulders",
      "widthIn": 14,
      "heightIn": 4,
      "widthCm": 35.56,
      "heightCm": 10.16,
      "dimensionType": "reference imprint area, not guaranteed capacity",
      "garment": "T-shirt",
      "garmentSize": "not specified by source",
      "sourcePrintedPage": 7,
      "diagramUrl": "/SizePlacement/zone-across-shoulders.svg"
    }
  ]
}