Blog — youth sizing

Most 14 year olds wear youth XL or adult small depending on their build. At 14, kids are right in the transition zone between youth and adult sizing, which makes this one of the trickiest ages to buy shirts for. The right size depends on chest measurement and height, not just age. Shirt Sizes for 14 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth XL Chest (in) Adult Small Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 14yr Gildan 34-36 34-36 Youth XL or Adult S (depends on height) Bella+Canvas 32-34 34-36 Adult S Comfort Colors 34-36 36-38 Youth XL Next Level 32-34 34-36...

Toddler sizes (2T through 5T/6T) and youth sizes (YXS through YXL) are two separate sizing systems with different proportions. The transition from toddler to youth usually happens around ages 4 to 5, when kids outgrow the widest toddler size and are ready for the slimmer, longer proportions of youth shirts. Toddler vs Youth: Side by Side Size Chest (in) Body Length (in) Neck Opening Sleeve Style Fits Ages 2T 20-21 14 Wide (snap or stretch) Short, wide 2 3T 21-22 15 Wide Short, wide 3 4T 22-23 15.5 Wide Short, wide 4 5T 22-23 16 Wide Short, wide 4-5 6T...

Youth sizes and kids sizes are different labeling systems for the same age group. Retail stores like Target, Old Navy, and Walmart use "kids sizes" (size 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, etc.) based on age. Custom apparel brands like Gildan, Bella+Canvas, and Hanes use "youth sizes" (YXS, YS, YM, YL, YXL) based on chest measurements. Here is how to convert between the two systems. Youth Size to Kids Size Conversion Chart Youth Size Kids Size (Retail) Chest (in) Fits Ages Fits Height (in) Youth XS 4-5 / XS 24-26 4-5 39-43 Youth S 6-7 / S 28-30 6-7 44-48 Youth...

Youth large fits most kids ages 10 to 12 who weigh 75 to 95 pounds with a chest measurement of 30 to 34 inches. In adult sizing, youth large is closest to adult XS, but they are not the same shirt. Youth large has a 23-inch body length. Adult XS has a 27-inch body length. The 4-inch gap means they fit completely differently. Youth Large Measurements by Brand Brand Chest (in) Body Length (in) Shoulder Width (in) Fits Ages Gildan 32-34 23 15.5 10-12 Bella+Canvas 30-32 22.5 15 10-12 Comfort Colors 32-34 23 15.5 10-12 Next Level 30-32 22 15...

Youth XL is the same as adult XS in chest width but shorter in every other measurement. In most brands, youth XL measures 34 to 36 inches in the chest with a 25-inch body length. Adult XS (where available) measures 30 to 32 inches in the chest with a 27-inch body length. The chest overlap only exists in boxy brands like Gildan and Hanes. But most people asking "what size is youth XL" are really asking: what does it convert to in adult sizing? The answer is adult small. Youth XL in Adult Sizing: The Conversion Brand Youth XL Chest...