T-Shirts
Logo placement on t-shirts: where the design earns its keep
📍 4 min readUpdated 2026-02
The placements, ranked for workwear
- Chest-left — the safest, cheapest and most visible in a line-up.
- Sleeve — shows even under a hi-vis vest, adds a small per-unit cost.
- Back — the biggest face but the most expensive to cover.
- Collar — subtle, premium, and only works on smooth-neck styles.
What to avoid
On t-shirts, avoid printing over seams, pockets and reflective bands. A logo that wraps a seam will crack; a logo over a pocket creases.
Start with the right face
- adidas® Blank tee from £26.50
- Anthem Anthem Amplify heavyweight t-shirt from £14.00
- Anthem Anthem distortion washed t-shirt from £16.00
- Anthem Anthem headline heavy long sleeve t-shirt from £15.50
The budget rule
Chest-left on a single colour is the value play. Add sleeve or back only when the brand needs the visibility — every position adds cost, not value.
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