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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) Youth XL Chest (cm) Youth XL Length (cm) Adult Medium Chest (cm) Adult Medium Length (cm) Gildan 34-36...

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 Youth XS Chest (cm) Youth Small Chest (cm) Gildan 24-26 28-30 Youth XS or Small 61-66 71-76 Bella+Canvas 22-24 26-28...

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) Chest (cm) Body Length (cm) YXS 24-26 18 4-5 35-45 61-66 46 YS 28-30 20 6-7 45-55 71-76 51 YM 30-32 22 8-10 55-75 76-81 56 YL 32-34 23 10-12...

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) Chest (cm) Body Length (cm) YXS 22-24 17 4-5 32-42 56-61 43 YS 26-28 19 6-7 42-52 66-71 48 YM 28-30 21 8-10 52-70 71-76 53 YL 30-32...

Comfort Colors youth runs relaxed and slightly oversized compared to the label. The garment-dyed fabric gives these shirts a broken-in feel from the first wear, but it also means they can shrink slightly after the first wash. Here is every size broken down with exact measurements. Comfort Colors Youth Size Chart: Every Size Size Chest (in) Body Length (in) Fits Ages Fits Weight (lbs) Chest (cm) Body Length (cm) YXS 24-26 18 4-5 35-45 61-66 46 YS 28-30 20 6-7 45-55 71-76 51 YM 30-32 22 8-10 55-75 76-81 56 YL 32-34 23 10-12 75-95 81-86 58 YXL 34-36 25...