Long Sleeve Mockup Templates

Long sleeve shirts fill the gap between a t-shirt and a hoodie in most apparel lines. They're essential for fall and winter product drops, workwear uniforms, sports jerseys, and that entire category of fishing/outdoor lifestyle shirts that sell year-round in certain markets. If you're designing for any of these, you need mockups that show the full sleeve.

Covered styles: crew neck long sleeves, henley-style button plackets, raglan baseball tees, performance athletic long sleeves, and thermal waffle-knit styles. Fits range from slim and fitted to relaxed and oversized. Both men's and women's templates are available, and unisex blanks make up a significant portion of the selection.

The key difference between long sleeve mockups and t-shirt mockups is the additional print area on the sleeves. Many streetwear and athletic designs feature sleeve graphics - running text, logos, stripes, or patterns that extend down one or both arms. Templates in this collection include separate smart object layers for chest, back, left sleeve, and right sleeve print areas. This four-zone editing setup lets you build complex garment designs without manually warping graphics to follow the arm contour.

Fabric types represented include:

• Cotton jersey (standard t-shirt weight)
• Tri-blend heathered fabric
• Waffle thermal knit
• Performance polyester mesh
• Heavyweight cotton (Comfort Colors style)

Each fabric type drapes and wrinkles differently, and the mockup displacement maps reflect those differences. A thin performance long sleeve clings to the body, while an oversized cotton heavyweight hangs loose and shows different fold patterns at the elbow bend.

Color editing is consistent with other apparel mockups on creatsy.com - the garment body color is fully adjustable via a separate layer. On raglan and color-block styles, body and sleeve colors are independent, which is essential for baseball tee designs and contrast-sleeve looks. Cuff ribbing, collar, and button details also have their own editable layers.

Front, back, and side views are available across most sets, giving you enough angles for a complete product listing. Some templates also include a folded view which works well for thumbnail images and secondary listing photos.

Custom apparel designers, streetwear labels, outdoor brands, and corporate uniform programs all hit this mockup category regularly. The seasonal demand curve peaks in late summer when fall collections get listed, but fishing shirts, sun protection sleeves, and athletic wear keep long sleeve mockups relevant all year.

Can I add separate designs to the sleeves?

Most templates include independent smart object layers for chest, back, left sleeve, and right sleeve print areas. You can place different graphics on each zone without manual warping - the mockup handles perspective and fabric contour automatically.

What long sleeve styles are included?

Crew neck, henley (button placket), raglan baseball tees, performance athletic, and thermal waffle-knit styles. Both slim-fit and oversized options are available in men's, women's, and unisex cuts.

Can I make raglan sleeves a different color from the body?

On raglan and color-block templates, body and sleeve colors are on independent layers. This is essential for classic baseball tee designs and any contrast-sleeve look. Cuff and collar colors are also separately editable.

What file resolution do these mockups use?

PSD files are high-resolution, typically large enough for detailed close-ups of fabric texture, stitching, and print quality. Works well for both product listing thumbnails and full-size marketing images.

Are these suitable for outdoor and athletic brands?

Performance polyester and dri-fit style templates are well-represented. Sun protection shirts, fishing long sleeves, and running tops all fit within this collection. The fabric rendering accurately reflects athletic material behavior.