Jersey Sizing Guide

Getting the fit right is the difference between a kit your team loves and one that sits in the bag. Because every jersey we make is fully custom and sublimated to order, sizing is a step worth slowing down for. This jersey sizing guide walks you through how to measure, how to read a size chart, and how to dial in the fit for a whole roster, so the kit you design online shows up looking sharp on game day.

Start With a Jersey That Already Fits

The fastest, most reliable way to size a custom jersey is to measure a shirt your athlete already wears and loves, not their body. Lay a favorite jersey or athletic top flat on a table, smooth out the wrinkles, and measure three things:

• Chest: measure straight across from underarm seam to underarm seam, then double that number for the full chest circumference.
• Body length: measure from the highest point of the shoulder near the collar straight down to the hem.
• Sleeve: measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve.

Compare those numbers to the measurements on our size guide page and pick the size that matches the chest first. Chest is the measurement most people notice when a jersey looks too tight or too baggy, so let it lead.

How to Measure the Body When You Have To

Sometimes you cannot get your hands on a shirt that fits, like when you are ordering for a new player. In that case, measure the body with a soft tape:

• Chest or bust: wrap the tape around the fullest part, under the arms and across the shoulder blades, keeping it level and snug but not tight.
• Waist: measure around the natural waistline for shorts and bottoms.
• Hip: measure around the fullest part of the seat, which matters for longer hockey and soccer cuts.

Keep the tape parallel to the floor and don't pull it tight, you want the fabric to skim, not squeeze. Always check those numbers against the chart on the specific product page, since cuts vary by sport.

Fit Styles: Compression, Athletic, and Relaxed

The same chest measurement can wear very differently depending on the cut. Think about how your athletes actually play before you pick a number:

• Compression or fitted: sits close to the body for less drag. Great for cycling, track, and base layers. Size to your true measurement.
• Athletic or true-to-size: the everyday team fit for basketball, soccer, and football. Room to move without extra fabric flapping around.
• Relaxed or loose: popular for softball, baseball, and casual fan wear. If a player likes extra room, or layers underneath in cold weather, size up one.

When a player falls between two sizes, ask how they like to wear it. Speed-focused athletes usually go down, anyone layering or wanting comfort goes up. For more on choosing styles before you order, see our guide to designing a custom jersey.

Sizing a Whole Team Without the Headaches

Ordering for a roster is where good prep pays off. A few habits keep returns and reorders to a minimum:

• Build a simple size sheet with each player's name, number, and chosen size before you place the order.
• Have players try on a comparable shirt and confirm their pick rather than guessing from last season.
• For mixed-age squads, remember youth and adult cuts run on different scales. Check the right chart for each player and shop the matching youth collections when you have younger athletes.
• Note the few players who always run between sizes so you can size them up or down on purpose.

Because there is no minimum order quantity, you can order a single jersey to confirm fit and feel before committing the whole team if you want extra peace of mind. Our team kit ordering guide covers the full workflow from roster to delivery.

Youth vs. Adult Sizing

Kids grow fast, so youth sizing comes with a judgment call. For a season that just started, order to fit now rather than buying big and hoping they grow into it, a jersey that hangs off the shoulders catches on equipment and looks oversized in photos. If you are early in the year and the athlete is mid-growth-spurt, one size up is a reasonable hedge. Always pull the youth measurements from the product page, since a youth large is not the same as an adult small.

Get the Fit Right Before You Order

Sizing comes down to three steps: measure a jersey that already fits, match the chest to the chart, and pick the cut that suits how your team plays. Take five minutes with a tape measure now and you'll save yourself reorders later. When you're ready, check the full measurements on our size guide page, then head to the custom jerseys collection and start building your kit in the free online designer. Add your team name, numbers, and colors, and get a sublimated kit that fits the whole roster.