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.