Size Charts: Custom T-Shirts, Caps & Crew Apparel

Short answer: the two tees we print most measure like this. Body length is measured from the high point of the shoulder; chest is a flat half measure, so double it for the full chest.

Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex Jersey Tee

Source: BELLA+CANVAS 3001 spec sheet. Runs slim and modern through the body; size up if your crew likes room.

Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton Tee

Source: Gildan 5000 garment measurement sheet. Same numbers on paper as the 3001, but a boxier cut and heavier 5.3 oz cotton. This is the classic work-and-event tee.

How to Measure a Shirt You Already Own

1. Chest: lay the shirt flat, measure straight across one inch below the armhole seam. That is the half measure. Double it for the full chest.
2. Body length: from the highest point of the shoulder seam straight down to the hem.
3. Sleeve: from the center back of the collar to the sleeve hem.

Comparing a garment you already like beats guessing off a body measurement every time. If you are ordering for a crew, order one of each size as a fit set before the full run.

Cap Sizing

• Snapback and adjustable (Richardson 112, Yupoong 6006): one size fits most, adjustable at the back.
• Flexfit / fitted (Yupoong 6277): stretch band, usually S/M (6¾–7⅜) and L/XL (7–7¾).
• Beanies: one size, cuffed or uncuffed.

Everything Else

We order blanks from SanMar, S&S Activewear, Carhartt, Richardson and others, and every style has its own published spec sheet. Tell us the style you are considering and we will send the exact chart, or check SanMar and S&S Activewear directly.

Useful next steps: pricing, all services, choosing the right tee fabric.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size chart do you use for custom t-shirts?
We use each manufacturer’s published spec sheet. The two we print most, the Bella+Canvas 3001 and the Gildan 5000, are listed on this page with chest and body length in inches.

How do I measure a t-shirt?
Lay it flat and measure across the chest one inch below the armhole for the half measure, then from the high point of the shoulder down to the hem for body length.

Does Bella+Canvas 3001 run small?
It runs slimmer and longer than a classic heavyweight tee even though the flat measurements are similar. Crews who want room usually size up.

Can I order a fit set before a big run?
Yes. For crew and uniform orders we recommend ordering one of each size first so everyone can try before you commit to the full run.

Do you offer youth and women’s cuts?
Yes. Most brands we carry offer youth, women’s and tall sizing, and we can pull the exact chart for whichever style you pick.

What cap size should I order?
Most trucker and snapback styles, including the Richardson 112, are one size fits most with an adjustable back. Flexfit styles come in S/M and L/XL.