T-Shirt sizing guide
T-Shirt sizing guide
This guide covers the current adult Gildan 5000 tees and kids' Gildan 5000B youth tees.
Adult T-shirts — Gildan 5000
180GSM cotton, classic fit and classic midweight fabric. The current adult size range is S to 2XL.
Metric (cm)
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| Length | 71.1 | 73.7 | 76.2 | 78.7 | 81.3 |
| Width | 91.4 | 101.6 | 111.8 | 122 | 132 |
| Half chest | 45.7 | 50.8 | 55.9 | 61 | 66 |
Imperial (inches)
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| Length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Width | 36 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 |
| Half chest | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
Choose your normal size for the intended classic fit; size up only if you prefer a looser or oversized look.
Kids' T-shirts — Gildan 5000B
180GSM midweight cotton with a classic youth fit. The current kids' size range is XS to XL. Size availability can vary by colour and design.
Metric (cm)
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Length | 52.1 | 55.9 | 59.7 | 63.5 | 67.3 |
| Width | 81.2 | 86.4 | 91.4 | 96.6 | 101.6 |
| Half chest | 40.6 | 43.2 | 45.7 | 48.3 | 50.8 |
| Sleeve length | 33.7 | 36.3 | 38.7 | 41.3 | 43.8 |
Imperial (inches)
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Length | 20.5 | 22 | 23.5 | 25 | 26.5 |
| Width | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| Half chest | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Sleeve length | 13.25 | 14.25 | 15.25 | 16.25 | 17.25 |
How to choose a kids' size
- Measure a T-shirt that already fits well and compare its length and flat half-chest measurement with the chart.
- If the child falls between sizes or you want extra growing room, choose the larger size.
- Check the available sizes on the individual product before ordering.
Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly between garments. Width is the approximate measurement around the garment; half chest is measured flat from armpit to armpit.