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 inches below where the sleeve joins the body of the garment. A garment with a half or across-chest measurement of 20" would be skin-tight on a person with a 40" chest. Therefore, the half or across-chest measurement - when doubled - should be a few inches more than the person's actual chest measurement (depending on desired fit and garment stretch).
Please note that we try our best to be as accurate as possible, but there may a be 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(~1" 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). 

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, for example, contact us.