6Six Needles Custom Patch Size Chart

Cap Front

Approx. 4″ W × 2.25″ H

Crown panels limit height, so wide, short layouts stitch cleanest.

Cap Side

Approx. 2.5″ W × 1″ H

A compact accent area for small marks, initials, or short text.

Cap Back

Approx. 2.75″ W × 1″ H

Sits above the closure, so keep the design short and simple.

Beanie / Cap Cuff

Approx. 3.5″ W × 1.5″ H

The folded cuff is shallow — horizontal artwork works best.

Visor Front

Approx. 2.5″ W × 1″ H

A very shallow strip; small lettering and simple icons read best.

Bucket Hat Front

Approx. 4″ W × 2.25″ H

Soft, unstructured panel with a similar usable area to a cap front.

Left / Right Chest

Approx. 3.5″ W × 3.5″ H

The classic branding spot for logos and compact lockups.

Center Chest

Approx. 6″ W × 6″ H

A bolder statement area that still keeps the garment balanced.

Full Front

Approx. 10″ W × 12″ H

Room for large graphics, arcs, and multi-line lettering.

Jacket Front

Approx. 4″ W × 4″ H

Heavier fabric supports slightly larger chest patches.

Left / Right Sleeve

Approx. 3.5″ W × 3.5″ H

Narrow and curved — compact marks outperform detailed art.

Shoulder / Uniform

Approx. 4″ W × 4″ H

Standard shoulder position for unit, agency, and team patches.

Pocket

Approx. 3.25″ W × 3.25″ H

Keep the design inside the pocket seams for a clean finish.

Name Patch / Workwear

Approx. 4″ W × 1″ H

A short horizontal strip built for names and job titles.

Upper Back / Yoke

Approx. 10″ W × 4″ H

Wide and short, ideal for company names and arched text.

Center Back Neck / Locker Patch

Approx. 3″ W × 1.5″ H

A small tag-style detail just below the collar.

Jacket / Hoodie Full Back

Approx. 12″ W × 14″ H

The largest apparel area for full logos and statement graphics.

Vest Front

Approx. 4″ W × 4″ H

Chest position for name tags, rank, and small emblems.

Vest Back

Approx. 11″ W × 12″ H

The main panel, usually paired with top and bottom rockers.

Motorcycle Jacket Front

Approx. 4″ W × 4″ H

Sized to sit beside zippers and pockets without crowding.

Motorcycle Jacket Back

Approx. 12″ W × 12″ H

Center emblem area; plan rocker spacing around it.

Shorts Hip

Approx. 3″ W × 3″ H

A subtle side-hip placement for compact brand marks.

Upper Thigh

Approx. 4″ W × 4″ H

Highly visible while standing; keep artwork balanced.

Shorts Vertical Leg

Approx. 4″ W × 4″ H

Suits tall, narrow artwork running down the leg.

Sweatpants Vertical Leg

Approx. 4″ W × 4″ H

Vertical lockups and stacked lettering work well here.

Large Side Leg

Approx. 4″ W × 4″ H

The biggest leg area, best for bold shapes over fine detail.

Bag / Backpack

Approx. 6″ W × 6″ H

Flat front panels allow a larger, more visible patch.

Towel

Approx. 5″ W × 5″ H

Corner placement stays visible when the towel is folded.

Apron Chest

Approx. 6″ W × 6″ H

Upper-chest branding that stays clear of pockets.

Apron Full Front

Approx. 9″ W × 9″ H

Room for a full logo plus a business name.

Youth Apparel

Approx. 3″ W × 3″ H

Scaled down so the patch stays proportional on smaller garments.

Custom / Other

Artwork-dependent

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