Back of the neck embroidery size
A back-of-the-neck embroidery design is usually 2 to 4 inches (50–100 mm) wide and about 0.5–1.5 inches tall, centered 1–2 inches below the back collar seam. It's popular for small logos, websites and short words.
- 2–4 in wide
- 50–100 mm
- 4×4" hoop
- T-shirt
Back of the neck size at a glance
- Width
- 2–4 in (50–100 mm)
- Height
- about 0.5–1.5 in (12–40 mm) tall
- Position
- Centered, about 1–2 in below the collar seam on the back.
- Typical design
- 3 × 0.9 in (76 × 23 mm)
- Stitch count
- About 1,000–1,700 stitches at the typical size, from open to fully filled
- Smallest common hoop
- 4×4"
- Backing
- Medium cut-away (2.5 oz) on t-shirt
- Smallest lettering
- About 5 mm (0.2 in) capital height
Tips for this placement
- Keep it to one short line; the neck area is narrow and curves when worn.
- Hoop through the bottom of the shirt so the collar isn't stretched.
- Check the inside: a soft backing or cover-back keeps it comfortable on the neck.
Common on
Brand marks · Websites and handles · Small icons · Team numbers
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Back of the neck size questions
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What size is a back of the neck embroidery design?
A back-of-the-neck embroidery design is usually 2 to 4 inches (50–100 mm) wide and about 0.5–1.5 inches tall, centered 1–2 inches below the back collar seam. It's popular for small logos, websites and short words.
How far below the collar is a back neck design?
Usually 1 to 2 inches below the collar seam, centered between the shoulders.
Is back neck embroidery comfortable?
It can be: keep the design light, trim the backing close and use a soft cover-back on the inside.
What size should I digitize the design at?
Digitize it at the final size, here about 3 × 0.9 in, rather than resizing a finished file: the stitches, density and underlay are then calculated for that size.
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