Typical unisex t-shirt size chart
Measured flat. Chest width is armpit to armpit, and body length runs from the high point of the shoulder to the hem. These are typical figures for a standard US unisex tee; every blank brand publishes its own spec sheet, so confirm with the style you are ordering.
| Size | Chest width (flat) | Body length | Fits chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18 in | 28 in | 34–37 in |
| M | 20 in | 29 in | 38–41 in |
| L | 22 in | 30 in | 42–45 in |
| XL | 24 in | 31 in | 46–49 in |
| 2XL | 26 in | 32 in | 50–53 in |
| 3XL | 28 in | 33 in | 54–57 in |
Picking print sizes for each garment size
One print size rarely fits every shirt in an order. A 12 in wide front print looks right on an XL but swamps a youth or women's small. Many shops run two or three print sizes per job, for example 10 in wide for S–M, 11–12 in for L–XL and 12–13 in for 2XL and up.
For a left chest logo, 3–4 inches wide is standard across adult sizes. Group sizes into print-size runs on your gang sheet or screen setup so you only change artwork a couple of times.
Collecting sizes from customers
- Send the blank's actual spec sheet, not a generic chart. Fit varies a lot between brands and between unisex and women's cuts.
- Ask customers to measure a shirt they already like flat and compare it with the chart.
- Order a small overage of the most common sizes (usually M and L) to cover misprints.