Blog — sizing

Ordering custom t-shirts for a school means covering every body type from kindergartners to seniors, plus staff. The size range spans youth XS through adult 3XL or larger. Getting the distribution right saves hundreds of dollars in reorders and ensures every student has a shirt that fits on spirit day. Size Distribution by Grade Level Grade Level YXS YS YM YL YXL Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL+ Pre-K / K 50% 40% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1st-2nd 20% 50% 25% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3rd-4th 5% 20% 45% 25% 5% 0% 0%...

Youth and adult t-shirt sizes are two separate sizing systems with different proportions. Youth sizes are cut shorter in the body, narrower in the shoulders, and have shorter sleeves relative to the chest width. Adult sizes are longer, wider, and proportioned for a fully grown frame. They overlap slightly at the youth XL to adult small crossover. Youth vs Adult: Side-by-Side Comparison Size Chest (in) Body Length (in) Category Youth XS 24-26 18 Youth Youth S 28-30 20 Youth Youth M 30-32 22 Youth Youth L 32-34 23 Youth Youth XL 34-36 25 Youth Adult S 34-36 28 Adult Adult...

Order your roster count plus 10 to 15 percent extra in the most popular sizes. That covers last-minute additions, sizing mistakes, and replacements. A team of 15 needs 17 to 18 shirts. A league of 100 needs 110 to 115. The extras save you from rush reorders that cost double. Size Distribution by Group Type Group Type YXS-YS YM-YL YXL Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL+ Youth Team (ages 6-10) 40% 50% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% Youth Team (ages 10-14) 5% 35% 30% 20% 10% 0% 0% School Event (K-5) 30% 50% 15% 5% 0% 0% 0%...

Under Armour youth runs tight and athletic, noticeably slimmer than most blank shirt brands. If you are used to Gildan or Hanes, Under Armour will feel about one size smaller at the same label. UA designs for performance fit, which means the fabric sits close to the body with minimal extra room. Under Armour Youth vs Blank Shirt Brands: Size Comparison Brand Youth XL Chest (in) Youth XL Length (in) Fit Style Under Armour 32-34 23.5 Compression/athletic, tight Gildan 34-36 25 Boxy, generous Bella+Canvas 32-34 24.5 Slim, modern Comfort Colors 34-36 25 Relaxed, garment-dyed Next Level 32-34 24 Slim, fashion-forward...

Nike youth runs slim and true to size, similar to Bella+Canvas and Next Level. If you are used to the boxy fit of Gildan or Hanes, Nike will feel noticeably narrower through the chest and shorter in the body at the same labeled size. Here is how Nike stacks up against the most common blank shirt brands. Nike Youth vs Blank Shirt Brands: Size Comparison Brand Youth XL Chest (in) Youth XL Length (in) Fit Style Nike 33-35 24 Athletic, slim Gildan 34-36 25 Boxy, generous Bella+Canvas 32-34 24.5 Slim, modern Comfort Colors 34-36 25 Relaxed, garment-dyed Next Level 32-34...