Embroidery Placement Options
Choose the placement that best fits your garment, logo, and brand style. We offer a range of common embroidery locations to help your design look clean, balanced, and professional.
Placement matters just as much as the design itself. The right location can make your logo easier to read, improve the overall look of the garment, and help your embroidery feel intentional and polished. Whether you need a classic left-chest logo or something more custom, we can help you choose the best option.
Common placement options
Left chest
Left chest embroidery is one of the most popular options for polos, button-downs, jackets, and uniforms. It gives your apparel a classic professional look and works especially well for company logos, names, and small branding marks.
Center chest
Center chest placement puts your design front and center. It’s a strong choice for bold logos, team apparel, and garments where you want the artwork to be highly visible.
Full front
Full front embroidery is ideal for larger designs or statement pieces. It works best when you want the logo or graphic to be the main feature of the garment.
Sleeve
Sleeve placement is a subtle and stylish option for smaller logos, names, or secondary branding. It’s often used on jackets, hoodies, and specialty apparel.
Back yoke
The back yoke area is a great location for small branding, such as a company name or subtle logo. It gives the garment a professional finish without taking attention away from the front.
Cap front
The front of a hat is one of the most common embroidery placements for caps and headwear. It works well for logos, initials, and short text designs.
Cap side
Side embroidery on hats offers a more understated look. It’s a good option for small logos, team branding, or sponsor marks.
Cap back
Back cap placement can be used for a website, slogan, team name, or small branding detail. It’s a useful way to add information without overwhelming the design.
How to choose the right placement
The best placement depends on a few factors:
- The type of garment.
- The size and shape of your logo.
- How visible you want the design to be.
- Whether the item is for workwear, retail, or personal use.
- The overall style you want to achieve.
If you want a polished and professional look, left chest embroidery is often the best choice. If you want more visibility, center chest or full front placements may work better.
What to include with your order
To make sure your embroidery is placed correctly, please include:
- The garment type.
- Your preferred placement.
- Approximate logo size.
- Any notes about front, back, sleeve, or cap placement.
- Special requests if your design needs a custom location.
Need help deciding?
If you’re unsure which placement is best, send us your artwork and let us know what kind of garment you’re using. We can recommend the most balanced and professional placement for your order.
Ready to choose your placement?
Upload your artwork and let us help you create the right embroidery layout for your garment.