Buddy T-Shirt Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Dribbble Graphics
Presenting a back print? Put it on this buddy t-shirt mockup and the client sees the real thing, not a flat file.
Print-on-demand shops and merch sellers tend to get the most out of files like this. One thing worth knowing: place the design as a flat PNG with a transparent background, then let the fabric displacement do the folds.
Selling merch online without photos of every colour is hard; a good apparel mockup fills that gap until the samples arrive. Add a hoodie or sweatshirt shot next to it and you have a basic collection page.
Dribbble Graphics created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What’s inside the Buddy T-Shirt Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Print design, placed through the smart object
- Fabric colour
- Background colour
- Folds and wrinkles that wrap your print
How to use the Buddy T-Shirt Mockup
- Save your print as a PNG with a transparent background.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Change the fabric colour with the colour fill layer.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
One more thing: if the print looks too sharp, a very slight blur (0.3 px) makes it sit into the fabric.
Best uses for this Buddy T-Shirt Mockup
- Show a back print to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Show a slogan on your online shop or product page.
- Share a small chest logo on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
Good to know
- Made by Dribbble Graphics. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Need a different angle? The t shirt mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
Is it free for commercial use?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Dribbble Graphics. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I add my design?
Open the file in Photoshop, double-click the smart object thumbnail, paste or place your artwork in the new tab, save it (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close. The main file updates on its own.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
Does the print follow the fabric folds?
Better apparel mockups use a displacement map or warp so the print follows the wrinkles. Check the preview: if the folds show through the logo, it does.
