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Nike Youth Sizing Guide: How It Compares to Other Brands
Nike youth runs slim and true to size, similar to Bella+Canvas and Next Level. If you are used to the boxy fit of Gildan or Hanes, Nike will feel noticeably narrower through the chest and shorter in the body at the same labeled size. Here is how Nike stacks up against the most common blank shirt brands. Nike Youth vs Blank Shirt Brands: Size Comparison Brand Youth XL Chest (in) Youth XL Length (in) Fit Style Youth XL Chest (cm) Youth XL Length (cm) Nike 33-35 24 Athletic, slim 84-89 61 Gildan 34-36 25 Boxy, generous 86-91 64 Bella+Canvas 32-34...
What Size Is Youth Large in Adult Clothing?
Youth large does not have a direct adult equivalent. Youth large fits a 30 to 34 inch chest with a 22 to 23 inch body length. The closest adult size in chest width is adult XS (30 to 32 inches) or adult small (34 to 36 inches), but both are 4 to 6 inches longer in the body. The proportions do not match. Youth Large vs Adult Sizes: Measurements Compared Brand Youth Large Chest (in) Youth Large Length (in) Adult Small Chest (in) Adult Small Length (in) Youth Large Chest (cm) Youth Large Length (cm) Adult Small Chest (cm) Adult...
Youth Small vs Adult XS: Which One Should You Order?
Youth small and adult XS are not the same size. Youth small fits kids ages 6 to 8 with a 26 to 30 inch chest. Adult XS fits a 30 to 32 inch chest with a body length designed for an adult frame. The chest overlap is minimal and the proportions are completely different. Youth Small vs Adult XS: Measurements Compared Brand Youth Small Chest (in) Youth Small Length (in) Adult XS Chest (in) Adult XS Length (in) Youth Small Chest (cm) Youth Small Length (cm) Adult XS Chest (cm) Adult XS Length (cm) Gildan 28-30 20 N/A N/A 71-76...
What Size Is Youth Medium? Complete Measurements by Brand
Youth medium fits kids ages 8 to 10 with a chest measurement between 28 and 32 inches depending on the brand. It is the middle of the youth size range, sitting between youth small and youth large. But the actual dimensions vary significantly from one brand to the next. Youth Medium Measurements by Brand Brand Chest Width (in) Body Length (in) Shoulder Width (in) Fit Style Chest Width (cm) Body Length (cm) Shoulder Width (cm) Gildan 30-32 22 15 Boxy, generous 76-81 56 38 Bella+Canvas 28-30 21.5 14.5 Slim, modern 71-76 55 37 Comfort Colors 30-32 22 15 Relaxed, garment-dyed...
How to Size Custom T-Shirts for a Youth Sports Team
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...