Before you feel overwhelmed, feel free to read up on some of the more common screen print terminology:

  • Print location – This category name refers to the location on the garment. The placement and print area can vary within the print location. It can loosely reference size and position.
  • Print placement – The measured position where the print will go. This can typically vary by a few inches or more, depending on the size of the garment, preference, and other factors.
  • Print area – Sometimes used to mean print location, but specifically, it’s the surface area of the fabric that the ink will cover (important when it comes to pockets, seams, buttons, etc.)
  • Print size – The exact measurement of the artwork to be printed. Along with print placement, this will dictate the print area. We highly recommend determining your exact print size.
  • Standard size – Each print location has a standard size that we use when customers don’t request a particular size. This may be adjusted slightly based on the design and garments.
  • Oversize – Anything bigger than standard. It’s not a common request, but this size falls somewhere between standard and maximum (maximum is also considered oversize).
  • Maximum size – As the name implies, it’s simply the maximum size that can be printed for a particular order.  It will vary depending on the item and print method, but easy to request.
  • Anchor point – The point on the design that should be centered, rather than the midpoint. This is useful to identify on designs that are not naturally symmetrical.