Real-size reference
Sublimation label sizes — 1:1 Every template below is drawn at true physical size, with the safe text area and how many lines of text actually fit. Print at 100% (no scaling) and measure with a ruler, or calibrate the screen and hold a label against it.
Neck label S40 × 25 mm · 4.0 × 2.5 cm Use T-shirts, kids wear Safe text area 36 × 21 mm Edge margin 2 mm Brand line 11 pt Body text 6 pt Lines that fit 1 + 6 lines Design this size — 40 × 25 mm Neck label M50 × 30 mm · 5.0 × 3.0 cm Use T-shirts, polos Safe text area 45 × 25 mm Edge margin 2.5 mm Brand line 14 pt Body text 7 pt Lines that fit 1 + 6 lines Design this size — 50 × 30 mm Neck label L60 × 35 mm · 6.0 × 3.5 cm Use Hoodies, sweatshirts Safe text area 54 × 29 mm Edge margin 3 mm Brand line 16 pt Body text 8 pt Lines that fit 1 + 6 lines Design this size — 60 × 35 mm Care tag (folded)30 × 60 mm · 3.0 × 6.0 cm Use Side-seam wash care Safe text area 25 × 55 mm Edge margin 2.5 mm Brand line 8 pt Body text 5.5 pt Lines that fit 1 + 21 lines Design this size — 30 × 60 mm Care tag wide40 × 70 mm · 4.0 × 7.0 cm Use Full wash instructions Safe text area 34 × 64 mm Edge margin 3 mm Brand line 9 pt Body text 6 pt Lines that fit 1 + 22 lines Design this size — 40 × 70 mm Sleeve / hem tag20 × 45 mm · 2.0 × 4.5 cm Use Narrow woven-style tag Safe text area 16 × 41 mm Edge margin 2 mm Brand line 7 pt Body text 5 pt Lines that fit 1 + 17 lines Design this size — 20 × 45 mm Square patch35 × 35 mm · 3.5 × 3.5 cm Use Chest badge, back tag Safe text area 30 × 30 mm Edge margin 2.5 mm Brand line 12 pt Body text 6.5 pt Lines that fit 1 + 8 lines Design this size — 35 × 35 mm Hang tag50 × 80 mm · 5.0 × 8.0 cm Use Price / brand card Safe text area 42 × 72 mm Edge margin 4 mm Brand line 18 pt Body text 8 pt Lines that fit 1 + 18 lines Design this size — 50 × 80 mm Sublimation notes Add 2–3 mm bleed around the cut line; sublimation ink can shift slightly during pressing. Keep text at 5 pt minimum — smaller type fills in on polyester tape and satin. Mirror the artwork before printing on sublimation paper. Fabric shrinks a touch under heat: allow ~1% on the long side of tall care tags.