Blog — youth sizing

Youth extra small fits kids 4 to 7 years old with chest 20 to 23 inches, but every brand sizes it differently. Here are the exact measurements for Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Comfort Colors, Next Level, and Hanes, plus how to know if your kid is youth XS or still in toddler sizes.

No. A youth large is not the same as an adult small. Youth large measures 32 to 34 inches in the chest with a 23 inch body length. Adult small measures 34 to 36 inches in the chest with a 28 inch body length. Adult small is 2 inches wider and 5 inches longer. They are different shirts designed for different body proportions. Youth Large vs Adult Small: The Numbers Measurement Youth Large Adult Small Difference Chest width 32-34 in 34-36 in Adult is 2 in wider Body length 23 in 28 in Adult is 5 in longer Shoulder width...

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...