Blog — youth sizing

Youth small typically fits kids ages 6 to 7 who weigh 45 to 55 pounds and stand about 44 to 48 inches tall. But those numbers shift depending on which brand you pick. Here is exactly what youth small measures across the five most common blank shirt brands. Youth Small Measurements by Brand Brand Chest (in) Body Length (in) Fits Ages Fits Weight (lbs) Gildan 28-30 20 6-7 45-55 Bella+Canvas 26-28 19.5 6-7 42-52 Comfort Colors 28-30 20 6-7 45-55 Next Level 26-28 19 5-7 40-52 Hanes 28-30 20 6-7 45-55 The biggest difference you will notice is between Gildan...

Youth extra small fits young kids and petite tweens — but how does it compare to youth small and adult XS? Here are the exact measurements by brand.

Youth XL and adult small are not the same size. The chest widths overlap in many brands, but adult small runs 2 to 4 inches longer. Here is the brand-by-brand comparison and how to decide which one to order.