IMPORTANT: Always check garment measurements carefully!
Don’t just order your usual size by habit. Sizes can vary greatly between different manufacturers. If in doubt, contact us!
The “half-chest” or “across-chest” measurement
This reference relates to the width of the t-shirts or garments, not the body. The measurement is obtained by laying the t-shirt (hoodie, shirt or other top) flat on a flat surface. The garment is then measured across the front, side-seam to side-seam, from just a few centimetres below where the sleeve joins the body of the garment. A garment with a half or across-chest measurement of 50cm would be skin-tight on a person with a 100cm chest. Therefore, the half or across-chest measurement – when doubled – should be a few centimetres more than the person’s actual chest measurement (depending on desired fit and garment stretch).
Please note that we use the sizing provided by our suppliers and try our best to be as accurate as possible, but there may be a variance of 1-3% in our measurements.
Finding your size from the “half-chest” or “across-chest” measurement
Take a favourite-fitting garment, lay it flat, and measure across the front as described above(~1cm below the armpit). Match this measurement to the “half-chest” or “across-chest” measurement for the garment you’re interested in (on the product detail page). For pre-shrunk cotton-rich garments, allow 1-4% for further shrinkage. For cotton-rich and 100% cotton garments that are not pre-shrunk, allow 5-7% extra in the width for future shrinkage. To minimise natural shrinkage, follow the care instructions on each garment carefully.
The “SP length” measurement
The SP length is the ‘shoulder point‘ length. Again the shirt is laid flat and the length is measured from the highest point, which is where the shoulder seam meets the neck, down to the hem of the shirt.
Comparing different size scales
Size scales can vary greatly between different manufacturers and countries of origin. The same is true of sizes from department stores and chain stores, which tend to be more generous these days, and designer labels which are often tiny by comparison. There is no legislated or universal regulatory standard.
Always check measurements for each size on the product detail page. If in doubt about any specifics, contact us before placing your order. Please note that we cannot exchange due to incorrect choice of size. If in doubt about specific widths or lengths, contact us.
