Floating T-Shirt Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Ls.Graphics
If you’re presenting a back print, this floating t-shirt mockup makes the idea feel real before anything is produced.
Good pick for clothing brands, print-on-demand shops or anyone putting together a portfolio. Quick tip: if the print looks too sharp, a very slight blur (0.3 px) makes it sit into the fabric.
It’s also useful before a print run, to check how large the design should really be on the garment.
Use it for
- A back print
- A band merch print
- A small chest logo
Credit goes to Ls.Graphics. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
What’s inside the Floating T-Shirt Mockup PSD
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Print design, placed through the smart object
- Background colour
- Shadows and highlights
How to edit this Floating T-Shirt Mockup in Photoshop
- Decide where the design sits on the item and size your art for that spot.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Paste your design, resize it to fill the area, then save (Ctrl/Cmd + S) and close that tab.
- Save a JPG for clients and social media, and keep the PSD for later changes.
Place the design as a flat PNG with a transparent background, then let the fabric displacement do the folds.
Best uses for this Floating T-Shirt Mockup
- Share a back print on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Show a small chest logo on your online shop or product page.
- Show a slogan to a client before it goes to print or production.
Good to know
- Made by Ls.Graphics. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
More free t shirt mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this T-shirt mockup for client work?
Ls.Graphics sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
How do I put my artwork on the T-shirt?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
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.
Can I change the fabric colour?
Almost every apparel mockup has a colour fill or adjustment layer for the garment. Double-click its thumbnail and pick your colour.
