Blog — youth sizing

Youth medium and adult small are not the same size. Youth medium fits kids ages 8 to 10 with a 28 to 32 inch chest. Adult small fits a 34 to 36 inch chest. That is a 4 to 6 inch gap depending on the brand. They are not interchangeable. Youth Medium vs Adult Small: Measurements Compared Brand Youth Medium Chest (in) Youth Medium Length (in) Adult Small Chest (in) Adult Small Length (in) Youth Medium Chest (cm) Youth Medium Length (cm) Adult Small Chest (cm) Adult Small Length (cm) Gildan 30-32 22 34-36 28 76-81 56 86-91 71 Bella+Canvas...

Youth XS and 5T are not the same size. 5T measures 22-23 inches at the chest with a 16 inch body length, a wide toddler-style neck, and short, wide sleeves. Youth XS measures 24-26 inches at the chest with an 18 inch body length, a narrower adult-style neck, and proportioned sleeves. Youth XS is the next size up after 5T, built for a different stage of growth, not just a bigger version of the same shirt. Youth XS vs 5T: Side by Side This table pulls straight from our toddler to youth size transition guide. For the full breakdown of...

Comfort Colors adult 1717 runs S through 4XL, with flat body widths from 17.5 to 29 inches on the official spec sheet. Youth 9018 runs YXS through YXL. Comfort Colors fits more relaxed than Gildan or Bella+Canvas because of its garment-dye process, and the adult and youth charts use different measurement types, so do not compare them raw. Here are both charts in full, with the source and the fit notes you need before you order. Comfort Colors Adult Size Chart (1717) Size Body Width, laid flat (in) Body Length (in) Sleeve (in) Body Width, laid flat (cm) Body Length...

Most 13 year olds wear youth XL, with taller or broader kids moving into adult small. At 13, kids enter the first year of the youth-to-adult transition, a year earlier than most parents expect, so the right size depends on chest measurement and height, not just age. Shirt Sizes for 13 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth XL Chest (in) Adult Small Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 13yr Youth XL Chest (cm) Adult Small Chest (cm) Gildan 34-36 34-36 Youth XL 86-91 86-91 Bella+Canvas 32-34 34-36 Youth XL or Adult S 81-86 86-91 Comfort Colors 34-36 36-38 Youth XL...

Most 11 year olds wear youth medium or youth large depending on brand and build. At 11, many kids are just starting a growth spurt, so the right size depends more on current chest measurement and height than on age alone. Shirt Sizes for 11 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth Medium Chest (in) Youth Large Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 11yr Youth Medium Chest (cm) Youth Large Chest (cm) Gildan 30-32 32-34 Youth Medium or Large 76-81 81-86 Bella+Canvas 28-30 30-32 Youth Large 71-76 76-81 Comfort Colors 30-32 32-34 Youth Medium or Large 76-81 81-86 Next Level 28-30...