Our distinctive and stylish Custom Shaped Pillows are a great way to elevate any living space. While there are many creative design possibilities, it’s important to be aware of specific limitations when designing these pillows.

To achieve the best printing results, follow the recommended design dos and don’ts listed below, while also considering the mentioned limitations.

Design dos

• Make sure your design file is in PNG format with a transparent background.
• Ensure that there is no residue or specks within the file. To see the final product, click Preview in the Product Creator.

Design don’ts

• Try to avoid placing text designs directly on the pillows, as the back part will be automatically mirrored. If the design consists only of text, it may be harder to cut around, potentially leading to undesired results. If text is essential, we recommend incorporating it into a larger design or placing it on a background that matches the desired shape of the pillow. Be sure to check the design in the mockup preview to ensure it looks as intended.

• Avoid designs with negative spaces. While these holes may be visible in the mockup preview, they will be treated as white design areas during the sewing process. Due to sewing limitations, only a single hole with a diameter of at least 3.93 inches (10 cm) is acceptable.

• Avoid using designs with widely spaced elements, as they will be combined and cut out as a single object.
• Try to avoid incorporating very small details in your design, such as lines with a size of 1px, as they may not be visible on the pillow due to printing limitations.

Additional information

• Due to sewing limitations and the use of filament-filled pillows, very narrow and fine parts may experience extensions, rounding, or cropping.
• Due to sewing limitations and the applied design, unprinted white details may appear in the seam area, and some parts may be sewn closer or further from the outer border. This typically occurs when the design includes very fine details in the zipper area or along the sewing border.
• The height of the pillow will vary based on your design. For example, longer and thinner designs such as a cat or a dog will result in a flatter pillow, while a rounder design such as a burger will result in a thicker and higher pillow.
• The pillow size may vary depending on how much of the print area your design covers. If the design doesn’t cover the entire area, the pillow may be smaller than the size indicated in the size guide. The design layout affects both the thickness and overall size, so please keep this in mind when finalizing your product.
• The zipper length is approximately 2.75 to 3.93 inches (7 to 10 cm), with slight adjustments based on the design. Typically, the zipper is sewn at the bottom or side of the pillow. However, if there is no smooth area at the bottom or side, adjustments will be made to the upper part. To preview the final product, click Preview in the Product Creator. 

Please be aware that the mockups provided do not represent the final product, as sewing and cutting are done manually. To have full confidence in the product you’re offering, consider placing a sample order before adding the pillows to your store.