Right chest embroidery size

A right chest embroidery design is usually 2 to 3.5 inches (50–90 mm) wide. It mirrors the left chest on the wearer's right, at the same height, and is often used for a name, a title or a second, smaller logo.

  • 2–3.5 in wide
  • 50–90 mm
  • 4×4" hoop
  • Polo (piqué)
Right chest embroidery placement drawn to scale: 3 by 1 inches3 in1 in

Right chest size at a glance

Width
2–3.5 in (50–90 mm)
Height
usually 1–2 in (25–50 mm) tall for names
Position
Mirrors the left chest on the wearer's right side, at the same height.
Typical design
3 × 1 in (76 × 25 mm)
Stitch count
About 1,100–1,900 stitches at the typical size, from open to fully filled
Smallest common hoop
4×4"
Backing
Medium cut-away (2.5 oz) on polo (piqué)
Smallest lettering
About 5 mm (0.2 in) capital height

Tips for this placement

  • Line the name up with the top of the left chest logo so the two read as a pair.
  • Keep names to one or two short lines; 0.3–0.5 in capital height reads well across a room.
  • Choose a bold, simple font: thin scripts disappear on piqué and twill.
text logo embroidered

Common on

Staff names · Job titles · Second logos · Medical and chef coats

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What size is a right chest embroidery design?

A right chest embroidery design is usually 2 to 3.5 inches (50–90 mm) wide. It mirrors the left chest on the wearer's right, at the same height, and is often used for a name, a title or a second, smaller logo.

How big should a name on a shirt be?

Capital letters about 0.3 to 0.5 inches (8–13 mm) tall, with the whole name 2 to 3.5 inches wide. Smaller than about 5 mm, letters start to fill in.

Can I put a logo on both chests?

Yes. A common layout is the company logo on the left chest and the person's name or a second logo on the right, at the same height.

What size should I digitize the design at?

Digitize it at the final size, here about 3 × 1 in, rather than resizing a finished file: the stitches, density and underlay are then calculated for that size.

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