T-shirts on a model, from a flat-lay photo.
A T-shirt is a simple garment, which is why small errors show: a neckline that sits too wide, a chest print that drifts off-centre. Herofab dresses a studio model in the tee from one phone photo and is briefed to keep the collar rib, the graphic and the sleeve length.
What a T-shirt image has to get right.
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Neckline and collar rib
Crew, V or scoop, and how wide the binding is: buyers read the neckline first. Compare the depth of the neck opening with the tee in hand, because a collar that sagged on the hanger can come out lower than it is sewn.
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Print placement and small lettering
A chest graphic has a position: how far below the collar it starts and how wide it runs between the armholes. Where the print can be matched it is carried over from the photo; where it cannot, it is redrawn, so read every line of small text before the image goes live.
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Sleeve, hem and cut
Sleeve length, a turned cuff, a curved or straight hem and a boxy or fitted body are what separate one blank tee from another. The fit on the model follows the size chosen, from XS to XXL, and is not a measurement of how the tee sits on a real body.
Photographing a T-shirt as the source.
- Lay the T-shirt flat on a bed or a plain sheet, smooth the chest so the print lies undistorted, and shoot from directly above.
- Spread both sleeves away from the body and pull the hem straight; a sleeve tucked underneath is a part the result cannot copy faithfully.
- If the back carries a graphic, a slogan or a neck print, add a back photo, and add a close-up when the front design has thin lines or small type.
Virtual try-on for T-shirts, answered.
Will a large chest graphic stay where it is printed?
The image is briefed to keep the print in its place and at its scale. A graphic that can be matched is carried over from the source photo; one that cannot is redrawn. Compare its distance from the collar and its outer edges against the real tee, and look closely at thin outlines and halftone shading.
Can the same tee be shown on a slim and a plus-size model?
Yes. A created model can have a slim, average, curvy or plus body type, and sizes run from XS to XXL. Each combination is a separate image. The fit shown follows the size picked and is not a fitting on a real person, so the size chart on the listing still does the measuring.
Which pose suits a printed T-shirt?
A standing, front-facing pose keeps the whole chest towards the camera, which is where a graphic needs to be read. Arms crossed covers the artwork and suits plain tees only. A three-quarter or walking frame of the same model can be ordered alongside the front view.
How much does it cost?
5 credits per image, plus one credit for 4K. The cost is shown before you generate, and if a job fails the credits are returned. The 20 free credits at sign-up cover 4 images with this tool.
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