Understanding special print areas: design guidelines
Overview
This article explains special print areas available on BurgerPrints products, including design dimensions and placement guidelines for each print area.
It helps users understand available print locations, prepare design files correctly, and avoid common setup mistakes that may affect the final result.
Before creating your design file, review the design dimensions and print area requirements for the selected product.
About Special Print Areas
Special print areas are additional print placements outside the main front or back print area of a product.
These print areas help users create more unique products, improve product personalization, and expand design options for their stores.
Depending on the product type, available special print areas may include:
Hood
Pocket
Neck label area
Sleeve
Oversize print area
Other special placements introduced by BurgerPrints in the future
Available print areas vary by product and SKU.
Why special print areas matter
Special print areas help users:
Create premium-looking products
Add branding elements such as logos or taglines
Build more distinctive product collections
Increase design flexibility for different customer segments
About Print Area Dimensions And Design Placement
Each special print area has specific design dimensions defined by BurgerPrints.
When creating a design file, make sure it matches the required dimensions for the selected print area.
For standard apparel printing, the position of your design within the design file determines where it appears on the final product.
Any artwork placed inside the printable area prints according to its position within the design file.
Placement is based on the relative position and scale of the design within the design file.
BurgerPrints does not automatically reposition artwork based on garment size, style, or SKU.
For example:
Moving your design higher in the design file moves the printed result higher on the garment.
Moving your design lower in the design file moves the printed result lower on the garment.
Scaling your design larger increases the printed size.
Scaling your design smaller decreases the printed size.
If you want a small design to appear in a specific position within the print area, place the design in that position within the design file.
About Print Area Placement
The images below show the print area available for each placement.
Hood & Pocket
Neck Label
Short Sleeve
Long Sleeve
Front Oversize
Back Oversize
The print area dimensions listed above represent the maximum size that BurgerPrints can print for each placement.
If you want the print area positioned differently from the default placement shown above, submit a mockup together with your design file.
The mockup should:
Clearly show the desired print position on the product
Match the selected print area
Use the correct print area
BurgerPrints uses the submitted mockup as the placement reference during production when placement adjustments are supported.
If no mockup is provided, BurgerPrints uses the default placement shown above.
BurgerPrints is not responsible for placement differences when a mockup is not submitted.
Example:
A Hoodie supports a Hood print area.
If no mockup is provided, BurgerPrints uses the default Hood placement shown in the placement reference image.
If the submitted mockup clearly shows the design positioned toward the left side of the hood, the fulfillment facility follows the mockup placement during production.
Make sure the mockup clearly shows the intended placement when placement adjustments are required.
About Design File Requirements
Prepare your design file using the required dimensions for the selected print area.
Recommended specifications:
Resolution: 300 DPI
File format: PNG
Transparent background is recommended for PNG files
Design file size must match the selected print area dimensions
How To Check Available Special Print Areas
In Seller Dashboard, go to Orders.
Click Create Order.
Click Add Custom Products.
Select the product and fulfillment provider.
In the Style section, review the available print areas.
Any print area that can be selected is available for that product and fulfillment provider.
If a print area is not available in the Style section, that product does not support that print area.
Note: Available print areas may vary depending on the product and fulfillment provider selected.
Tips and Best Practices
Check the required design dimensions and print area before creating your design file.
Use 300 DPI to maintain print quality.
Submit a mockup only when a supported special print area needs placement different from the default position.
Do not assume all products share the same print area dimensions.
Review the placement image before submitting your design.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Submitting a mockup that does not match the selected print area. Always ensure the mockup uses the same print area selected for the product.
Using a low-resolution design file. Use a design file with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI to maintain print quality.
Assuming a mockup is required to position artwork within a print area For standard apparel printing, artwork placement is determined by the artwork position inside the design file.
Assuming BurgerPrints automatically repositions design during production BurgerPrints does not automatically reposition, resize, or adjust design during production. Your design will be printed exactly according to its position and scale within the design file.
Uploading placement instructions that conflict between the design file, mockup, and order notes Keep all placement references consistent before submitting the order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to submit a mockup?
Not always. For standard apparel printing, artwork placement is determined by the position of the artwork inside the design file. A mockup is only needed when a supported special print area requires placement different from the default position.
Can BurgerPrints print larger than the listed dimensions?
No. The listed dimensions represent the maximum printable size for each special print area.
Can I use a smaller design than the listed print area?
Yes. You can use a smaller design as long as the design file follows the required dimensions for the selected print area.
Are the placement images mandatory positions?
No. The images show the default placement reference for each print area. For supported special print areas, you can submit a mockup if you need a different placement.
Do all products support special print areas?
No. Available special print areas vary by product and SKU.
Can I place a small design in a specific position within a larger print area?
Yes. For standard apparel printing, the position of the design file determines the final print position on the product. If you want a small design to appear in a specific position within a larger print area, place the design in that position inside the design file. BurgerPrints prints the design according to its relative position and scale within the print area. BurgerPrints does not adjust the design position based on a mockup for this case.
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