How to Measure a Garment for a Tech Pack
Lay the garment flat on a table, unwashed and unstretched, and measure 8 key points in centimeters or inches. For a hoodie these are half chest, body length, shoulder, sleeve, bicep, hem rib, hood height and hood width. The full size chart on each garment page has 10 to 15 points. These 8 are the ones to measure yourself.
The rules for every garment
Measure flat, unwashed and in centimeters if you can, start from size M, and allow for the tolerance on each point.
- Lay it flat Put the garment on a table and smooth it out with your hands. Don't pull the rib or the fabric.
- Measure it unwashed Our charts are for unwashed pieces. Most points get a wider tolerance on washed pieces. A washed tolerance is the tolerance after a fabric wash.
- Use centimeters We work in cm, so send cm if your tape has them. If it only has inches, use inches for all 8 points and tell us. Every tolerance on this page is in cm and inches.
- Start from size M M is our base size. The other sizes are graded up and down from it.
- Allow the tolerance Each point on our charts has a tolerance: the most a finished piece may differ from the chart. A hoodie’s half chest has a tolerance of ±1.3 cm (0.5 in).
The shoulder point is where the shoulder seam meets the armhole seam, the seam that joins the sleeve to the body. On a drop-shoulder garment the armhole seam sits down the arm, and so does the shoulder point.
Measuring a garment you already own
Measure the same 8 points on the garment you have, whatever its size and even if it has been washed.
- Measure it as it is Take the 8 points as the garment is now, shrunk or stretched.
- Say if it has been washed Our charts are for unwashed pieces, so tell us if yours has been through the wash.
- Give the size on its label Write down the size on the label, even if it isn't M.
- Send the numbers and a photo Send us the 8 numbers and a photo of it laid flat, with the tape on it.
If you send us the garment itself, we use it as the sample. You decide which size it should be.
How to measure a T-shirt
Lay the T-shirt flat with the short sleeves smoothed out to the sides, and measure 8 points, 3 of them on the sleeve.
- HCHalf chest±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure straight across 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the armholes, edge to edge.
- BLBody length (HPS)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Measure straight down from the high point shoulder (HPS, where neck meets shoulder) to the bottom hem.
- SWShoulder width±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the left shoulder point to the right shoulder point.
- AHArmhole (straight)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure in a straight line from the shoulder point to the underarm point.
- SLSleeve length (from shoulder point)±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Measure from the shoulder point along the outer sleeve to the sleeve opening.
- BIBicep (half)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Lay flat, measure 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the underarm, perpendicular to the sleeve center line.
- SOSleeve opening (half)±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Lay flat, measure across the sleeve opening edge.
- NWNeck width (incl. rib)±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Measure straight across between the two neck-shoulder points, including the rib.
T-shirt size charts and prices at 100 pcs
Send us these 8 numbers, the size on the label and a photo of the T-shirt laid flat. We'll reply with a price and the questions we'd need answered.
How to measure a hoodie
Lay the hoodie flat and spread the hood out too: 2 of its 8 points are on the hood.
- HCHalf chest±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure straight across 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the armholes, edge to edge.
- BLBody length (HPS)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Measure straight down from the high point shoulder (HPS, where neck meets shoulder) to the bottom hem.
- SWShoulder width±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the left shoulder point to the right shoulder point.
- SLSleeve length (from shoulder point, incl. cuff)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the shoulder point along the outer sleeve to the cuff edge.
- BIBicep (half)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Lay flat, measure 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the underarm, perpendicular to the sleeve center line.
- HRHem rib width (half, relaxed)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure across the hem rib edge, unstretched.
- HD1Hood height±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Measure from the hood base seam (at the neck-shoulder point) up to the top of the hood.
- HD2Hood width±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Measure from the hood opening edge to the widest point at the back hood seam.
Hoodie size chart and prices at 100 pcs
Send us these 8 numbers, the size on the label and a photo of the hoodie laid flat. We'll reply with a price and the questions we'd need answered.
How to measure a sweatshirt
Lay the sweatshirt flat without stretching the cuffs, then measure its 8 points.
- HCHalf chest±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure straight across 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the armholes, edge to edge.
- BLBody length (HPS)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Measure straight down from the high point shoulder (HPS, where neck meets shoulder) to the bottom hem.
- SWShoulder width±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the left shoulder point to the right shoulder point.
- AHArmhole (straight)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure in a straight line from the shoulder point to the underarm point.
- SLSleeve length (from shoulder point, incl. cuff)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the shoulder point along the outer sleeve to the cuff edge.
- BIBicep (half)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Lay flat, measure 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the underarm, perpendicular to the sleeve center line.
- COCuff opening (half, relaxed)±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Lay flat, measure across the cuff rib edge, unstretched.
- NWNeck width (incl. rib)±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Measure straight across between the two neck-shoulder points, including the rib.
Sweatshirt size chart and prices at 100 pcs
Send us these 8 numbers, the size on the label and a photo of the sweatshirt laid flat. We'll reply with a price and the questions we'd need answered.
How to measure a polo shirt
Lay the polo shirt flat and measure 8 points, including the collar along its outer edge.
- HCHalf chest±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure straight across 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the armholes, edge to edge.
- BLBody length (HPS)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Measure straight down from the high point shoulder (HPS, where neck meets shoulder) to the bottom hem.
- SWShoulder width±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the left shoulder point to the right shoulder point.
- AHArmhole (straight)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure in a straight line from the shoulder point to the underarm point.
- SLSleeve length (from shoulder point)±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Measure from the shoulder point along the outer sleeve to the sleeve opening.
- SOSleeve opening (half)±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Lay flat, measure across the cuff rib edge, unstretched.
- HWHem width (half)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure across the bottom hem edge.
- CLCollar length±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure along the outer collar edge from collar point to collar point.
Polo shirt size chart and prices at 100 pcs
Send us these 8 numbers, the size on the label and a photo of the polo shirt laid flat. We'll reply with a price and the questions we'd need answered.
How to measure sweatpants
Lay the sweatpants flat and measure 8 points, taking the waist twice: once relaxed and once stretched as far as it goes.
- WRWaist (half, relaxed)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Lay flat, measure across the top edge of the waistband.
- WEWaist (half, extended)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, stretch the waistband to its maximum and measure across.
- WBWaistband height±0.3 cm (0.1 in) washed ±0.3 cm (0.1 in)
Measure from the top edge of the waistband to the waistband seam.
- HPHip (half, 18 cm below waist)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure across 18 cm (7.1 in) below the top of the waistband.
- FRFront rise (incl. waistband)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the top of the waistband along the center front seam to the crotch point.
- BRBack rise (incl. waistband)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the top of the waistband along the center back seam to the crotch point.
- THThigh (half, 2.5 cm below crotch)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure across one leg 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the crotch.
- INInseam (incl. cuff)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Measure from the crotch point along the inside leg seam to the leg opening edge.
Sweatpants size chart and prices at 100 pcs
Send us these 8 numbers, the size on the label and a photo of the sweatpants laid flat. We'll reply with a price and the questions we'd need answered.
How to measure a tracksuit
Zip up the track jacket, lay it flat and measure 8 points. Measure the pants the same way as sweatpants.
Track Jacket (tracksuit top, full zip)
- HCHalf chest±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure straight across 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the armholes, edge to edge.
- BLBody length (HPS)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Measure straight down from the high point shoulder (HPS, where neck meets shoulder) to the bottom hem.
- SWShoulder width±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the left shoulder point to the right shoulder point.
- AHArmhole (straight)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure in a straight line from the shoulder point to the underarm point.
- SLSleeve length (from shoulder point, incl. cuff)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the shoulder point along the outer sleeve to the cuff edge.
- BIBicep (half)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Lay flat, measure 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the underarm, perpendicular to the sleeve center line.
- COCuff opening (half, relaxed)±0.6 cm (0.2 in) washed ±1 cm (0.4 in)
Lay flat, measure across the cuff rib edge, unstretched.
- HRHem rib width (half, relaxed)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure across the hem rib edge, unstretched.
Sweatpants / Jogger (Regular fit, cuffed)
- WRWaist (half, relaxed)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Lay flat, measure across the top edge of the waistband.
- WEWaist (half, extended)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, stretch the waistband to its maximum and measure across.
- WBWaistband height±0.3 cm (0.1 in) washed ±0.3 cm (0.1 in)
Measure from the top edge of the waistband to the waistband seam.
- HPHip (half, 18 cm below waist)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure across 18 cm (7.1 in) below the top of the waistband.
- FRFront rise (incl. waistband)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the top of the waistband along the center front seam to the crotch point.
- BRBack rise (incl. waistband)±1 cm (0.4 in) washed ±1.3 cm (0.5 in)
Measure from the top of the waistband along the center back seam to the crotch point.
- THThigh (half, 2.5 cm below crotch)±1.3 cm (0.5 in) washed ±2 cm (0.8 in)
Lay flat, measure across one leg 2.5 cm (1.0 in) below the crotch.
- INInseam (incl. cuff)±2 cm (0.8 in) washed ±2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Measure from the crotch point along the inside leg seam to the leg opening edge.
Tracksuit size charts and prices at 100 pcs
Send us these 16 numbers, the size on each label and a photo of the tracksuit laid flat. We'll reply with a price and the questions we'd need answered.
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