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6Six Needles Embroidery Placement Size Chart
Thread behaves differently from print, and every sewing area has its own limits. This chart shows the approximate embroidery area for caps, chest placements, sleeves, jacket backs, pockets, uniforms, bags, towels, aprons, and youth apparel.
All sizes are approximate. After reviewing your artwork, the 6Six Needles team will fine-tune the final Width × Height during the mockup process for the best balance, placement, and production result.
Headwear5
Cap Front
Approx. 4″ W × 2.25″ H
Profile matters: low-profile and dad hats allow less height than mid or high-profile caps.
Cap Side
Approx. 2.5″ W × 1″ H
A narrow accent panel for initials, small icons, and short words.
Cap Back
Approx. 2.75″ W × 1″ H
Shallow strip above the closure; keep lettering short.
Cap Front — 3D Puff
Approx. 4″ W × 2.25″ H
Puff needs bold shapes and thicker lettering to hold its raised edge.
Beanie / Cap Cuff
Approx. 3.5″ W × 1.5″ H
Stretch fabric — horizontal designs hold their shape best.
Chest & Front5
Left / Right Chest
Approx. 3.5″ W × 3.5″ H
The standard corporate placement for logos and compact lockups.
Center Chest
Approx. 6″ W × 6″ H
A larger, centered area for bolder branding.
Full Front
Approx. 10″ W × 12″ H
Best for large graphics; heavy fills may need a stabilizer.
Pocket
Approx. 3.25″ W × 3.25″ H
Keep stitching inside the pocket seams.
Name / Text
Approx. 4″ W × 1″ H
Text needs enough height per letter to stay readable in thread.
Sleeves & Back3
Left / Right Sleeve
Approx. 3.5″ W × 3.5″ H
Curved and narrow — simple marks stitch cleanest.
Upper Back / Yoke
Approx. 10″ W × 4″ H
Wide and short; ideal for company names and arched text.
Jacket Back / Full Back
Approx. 12″ W × 10″ H
The largest embroidery area available on apparel.
Other Items5
Bag / Backpack
Approx. 5″ W × 5″ H
Flat panels stitch better than padded or ribbed sections.
Towel
Approx. 5″ W × 5″ H
Looped terry fabric favors bold shapes over fine detail.
Apron
Approx. 6″ W × 6″ H
Upper chest or full front, depending on pocket position.
Youth Apparel
Approx. 3″ W × 3″ H
Scaled down to stay proportional on smaller garments.
Custom / Other
Artwork-dependent
Send your item details and we'll confirm the embroidery area.
All sizes are approximate. After reviewing your artwork, the 6Six Needles team will fine-tune the final Width × Height during the mockup process for the best balance, placement, and production result.
Cap Front Profile Guidance
Crown height changes how much room a cap front really has. Use the profile closest to your cap when you set the final height.
Low Profile / Dad Hat
Shallow crown — favor width and keep height conservative.
Mid Profile / Baseball Cap
Balanced crown that suits most standard cap-front logos.
High Profile / Trucker Cap
Taller crown allows the fullest cap-front area.
Not Sure
We'll confirm the best cap-front size during mockup review.
Get dimensions matched to your artwork
The Embroidery Digitizing Advisor keeps your design's proportions and fits them inside the placement you choose, so a wide logo stays wide and a tall crest stays tall.
Looking at patches instead? Compare the custom patch size chart, or start from the patch design help center.