Our apparel uses standard US sizing in a classic, straight fit — not an oversized or slim cut. The tables below are the garment manufacturer's own published measurements for the blanks our products are printed on.
How to measure
Measure a garment you already own and like the fit of. Lay it flat and measure in inches:
- Body width — straight across, from armpit seam to armpit seam.
- Body length — from the highest point of the shoulder straight down to the hem.
Compare those two numbers with the tables below and pick the closest size. These are flat garment measurements, not body measurements, so do not subtract anything. Allow a manufacturing tolerance of about 1 inch either way.
One thing worth knowing: on the sweatshirt and hoodie tables below, the manufacturer measures body length from the centre-back neck seam rather than the shoulder point, so their figure can read about an inch shorter than the one you take yourself. It is the same garment, measured from a different place.
Sweatshirts (crewneck)
Gildan Heavy Blend 18000. 8 oz/yd², 50/50 cotton/polyester (heather colours 60/40), classic fit. Manufacturer tolerance: length ±1 in, width ±0.75 in, sleeve ±1 in.
| Size | Body length (in) | Body width (in) | Sleeve, centre back (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 27 | 20 | 33.5 |
| M | 28 | 22 | 34.5 |
| L | 29 | 24 | 35.5 |
| XL | 30 | 26 | 36.5 |
| 2XL | 31 | 28 | 37.5 |
| 3XL | 32 | 30 | 38.5 |
| 4XL | 33 | 32 | 39.5 |
| 5XL | 34 | 34 | 40.5 |
Hoodies
Gildan Heavy Blend 18500. 8 oz/yd² midweight fleece, 50/50 cotton/polyester (heather colours 60/40), classic fit, double-lined hood and front pouch pocket. Manufacturer tolerance: ±1 in on all measurements.
| Size | Body length (in) | Body width (in) | Sleeve, centre back (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 27 | 20 | 33.5 |
| M | 28 | 22 | 34.5 |
| L | 29 | 24 | 35.5 |
| XL | 30 | 26 | 36.5 |
| 2XL | 31 | 28 | 37.5 |
| 3XL | 32 | 30 | 38.5 |
If you wear 4XL or 5XL, email us at contact@home4heroes.us before ordering and we will confirm the measurements for you.
Garment-dyed t-shirts
Comfort Colors 1717. 6.1 oz, 100% ring-spun cotton, relaxed fit, soft-washed and garment-dyed. Because this garment is dyed after it is sewn, it varies more from shirt to shirt than our other tees, so treat these numbers as close rather than exact. If you are between sizes on this style, size down.
| Size | Body length (in) | Chest width (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 26 5/8 | 18 1/4 |
| M | 28 | 20 1/4 |
| L | 29 3/8 | 22 |
| XL | 30 3/4 | 24 |
| 2XL | 31 5/8 | 26 |
| 3XL | 32 1/2 | 27 3/4 |
| 4XL | 33 1/2 | 29 3/4 |
On this style the body length is measured from the highest point of the shoulder, exactly the way described above.
Our other t-shirts, jackets and caps
We are still confirming the exact garment specifications for our main t-shirt range and our bomber jackets, and we would rather leave this blank than publish a number we are not sure of. For those items:
- Use the measure-a-shirt method above and compare against a shirt you already own.
- Our t-shirts are a standard unisex fit and our sweatshirts and hoodies a classic fit, so neither runs deliberately large or small.
- If you are unsure, email contact@home4heroes.us with the item and your usual size and we will help you choose before you order.
Baseball caps are one size with an adjustable closure unless the product page says otherwise.
If a size still turns out wrong
You can exchange an item for a different size within 30 days of delivery, unworn, unwashed and in its original condition. You pay to send the item back to us and we cover the cost of sending the replacement out. Full detail is in our Return & Refund Policy.