Blog — youth sizing

If you are ordering custom shirts for a youth sports team, the sizing is where most coaches waste money. Guessing on sizes leads to reorders, extra shipping costs, and kids wearing shirts that do not fit for team photos. Here is how to get every size right the first time. The Try-On Method (Best Results) The single most accurate way to size a youth sports team is to bring sample shirts to practice and have every kid try one on. This takes five minutes and eliminates guessing entirely. Contact your printer and ask for a sample set. Most custom apparel...

Youth XL and adult medium are not the same size. Youth XL fits kids ages 14 to 16 with a 32 to 36 inch chest. Adult medium fits a 38 to 40 inch chest. That is a 4 to 6 inch difference in the chest alone, plus 3 to 4 inches in body length. They are not close. Youth XL vs Adult Medium: Measurements Compared Brand Youth XL Chest (in) Youth XL Length (in) Adult Medium Chest (in) Adult Medium Length (in) Gildan 34-36 25 38-40 29 Bella+Canvas 32-34 24.5 38-40 29 Comfort Colors 34-36 25 40-42 29 Next Level...

Most 6 year olds wear a youth extra small or youth small in t-shirts. A 6 year old who is 3 foot 8 and lean fits youth XS in most brands. A 6 year old who is 4 feet tall and average weight needs youth small. The exact size depends on chest measurement and height, not just age. Shirt Sizes for 6 Year Olds by Brand Brand Youth XS Chest (in) Youth Small Chest (in) Best Fit for Average 6yr Gildan 24-26 28-30 Youth XS or Small Bella+Canvas 22-24 26-28 Youth Small Comfort Colors 24-26 28-30 Youth XS or Small...

Hanes youth runs true to size with a traditional, boxy fit that is nearly identical to Gildan. If you have ordered Gildan youth before, Hanes will fit the same way: generous through the chest, consistent from batch to batch, and built to hold up through repeated washing. Here is the full size chart. Hanes Youth Size Chart: Every Size Size Chest (in) Body Length (in) Fits Ages Fits Weight (lbs) YXS 24-26 18 4-5 35-45 YS 28-30 20 6-7 45-55 YM 30-32 22 8-10 55-75 YL 32-34 23 10-12 75-95 YXL 34-36 25 14-16 95-120 Hanes youth shirts include the...

Next Level youth runs slim and slightly shorter than most brands. If you are used to Gildan or Hanes, expect Next Level to fit about one size smaller across the chest and half an inch shorter in body length. The fabric is soft, the cut is modern, and the sizing reflects that fitted style. Next Level Youth Size Chart: Every Size Size Chest (in) Body Length (in) Fits Ages Fits Weight (lbs) YXS 22-24 17 4-5 32-42 YS 26-28 19 6-7 42-52 YM 28-30 21 8-10 52-70 YL 30-32 22 10-12 70-90 YXL 32-34 24 14-16 90-115 Next Level youth...