Blog — youth sizing

Youth large and adult medium are not the same size. A youth large fits kids ages 10 to 12 with a 30 to 34 inch chest, while adult medium fits a 38 to 40 inch chest. That is a 6 to 10 inch difference depending on the brand. They are not close. Youth Large vs Adult Medium: Measurements Compared Brand Youth Large Chest (in) Youth Large Length (in) Adult Medium Chest (in) Adult Medium Length (in) Gildan 32-34 23 38-40 29 Bella+Canvas 30-32 22.5 38-40 29 Comfort Colors 32-34 23 40-42 29 Next Level 30-32 22 38-40 28 Hanes 32-34...

Boys XL and men's small are close but not the same. A boys XL runs about half an inch to a full inch shorter in body length and slightly narrower in the shoulders than a men's small. They can look similar on a hanger, but they fit differently on a body. Boys XL vs Men's Small: Side by Side Brand Boys XL Chest (in) Boys XL Length (in) Men's Small Chest (in) Men's Small Length (in) Gildan 34-36 25 34-36 28 Bella+Canvas 32-34 24.5 34-36 28 Comfort Colors 34-36 25 36-38 28 Next Level 32-34 24 34-36 27 Hanes 34-36...

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.