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Cutaway Backing

Cutaway backing is normally used for knit fabrics and tearaway backing for woven fabrics.

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How small should the initials be on a mans dress shirt? Where can they be placed? (in inches please)Is it best to use only first and last initial?

Just learning, TIA

WholesaleMonograms.com Support replies:

Thanks for submitting your question.

How small should the initials be on a mans dress shirt?

* Traditionally, the initials should be small enough to be discreet, but large enough to be read 1/4" - 5/16" is normal. We have two petite styles that include both of these sizes.

Where can they be placed?

* Placement on the top of the wrist, and from 1" - 1 3/8" toward the buttonhole from the center of the cuff.

You might be interested in our Monogram Manager, which includes 15 transparent templates for monogram placement - there is one for cuffs.

Is it best to use only first and last initial?

* This depends on style and the number of initials in the name - not everyone has a middle initial. When the initials used are all the same height, the traditional letter order is first initial, middle initial, last initial.

--Posted October 8, 2004 05:16 AM

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