Blog — youth sizing

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) S 17.5 26.6 8 M 19.5 28...

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 Gildan 34-36 34-36 Youth XL Bella+Canvas 32-34 34-36 Youth XL or Adult S Comfort Colors 34-36 36-38 Youth XL Next Level 32-34 34-36 Youth XL or Adult S Hanes 34-36 34-36...

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 Gildan 30-32 32-34 Youth Medium or Large Bella+Canvas 28-30 30-32 Youth Large Comfort Colors 30-32 32-34 Youth Medium or Large Next Level 28-30 30-32 Youth Large Hanes 30-32 32-34 Youth Medium or Large At 11, the gap...

Most 9 year olds wear youth small or youth medium depending on the brand. At 9, kids are heading into the biggest sizing jump before the pre-teen years, and the two-inch difference between small and medium is enough to matter across a school year. The right size depends on chest measurement and build, not just age. Shirt Sizes for 9 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth Small Chest (in) Youth Medium Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 9yr Gildan 28-30 30-32 Youth Small or Medium Bella+Canvas 26-28 28-30 Youth Medium Comfort Colors 28-30 30-32 Youth Small or Medium Next Level...