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Gildan Size Chart: The Guide to Gildan Sizing for Men, Women, and Kids

By ShirtSpace | Feb 15, 2023 |  Updated Aug 05, 2024

Looking for the perfect Gildan shirt size? Look no further! In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive guide to each Gildan size chart for men, women, and kids. We will also provide information on how to find the right size for you, as well as tips on how to measure your body correctly. Whether you are looking for a Gildan hoodie or a simple t-shirt, we have all the information you need! 

How Do Gildan Shirts Fit?

Man wearing the Gildan G670 Men’s Softstyle CVC T-shirt in “royal mist”
Shirt pictured: Gildan G670 Softstyle Men's Sofstyle CVC T-Shirt in "royal mist"

If you're wondering, “Do Gildan shirts run small?” or “Do Gildan shirts fit true to size?” the answer is, it depends! Gildan’s unisex and women’s sizing differs, as does sizing between different styles. Gildan’s line of women’s tees tends to run smaller than the unisex styles.

Generally speaking, Gildan sweatshirts, and other apparel items tend to run slightly bigger than usual to some. This is especially true when it comes to the Gildan unisex sweatshirt size chart, as the sizing is a bit more generous than other brands. But something to also keep in mind is that Gildan apparel is not pre-shrunk, so it often shrinks down a full size after its first machine wash and dry. For this reason, many people will use the Gildan size chart as a starting point, and order a size up for sweatshirts if they like an oversized look. 

 Men's Sizing 

Man DJing while wearing the Gildan G644 long-sleeve t-shirt in the color "charcoal".
Shirt pictured: Gildan G644 long-sleeve adult t-shirt in the color "charcoal"

Gildan's men's apparel range is designed for comfort and style. To figure out what size of shirt will best fit your body type:

  1. Start by measuring your chest circumference. This measurement should be taken just under the arms and around the fullest part of the chest.

  2. Once you have this measurement in inches, refer to the Gildan size chart for men to determine which size is right for you.

  3. Remember that the Gildan t-shirt size chart will be slightly different for each product, so make sure you double-check the measurements.

 Gildan men's activewear top size chart.

Gildan men's activewear pants size chart.

Women's Sizing 

Woman wearing a Gildan G500L t-shirt in the color "light pink"

Gildan's women's apparel range is designed specifically for ladies' body types and sizes. To figure out what size of shirt will best fit your body type, start by measuring your bust circumference and waist circumference. These measurements should be taken around the fullest part of each area respectively – so just above or at the point where your breasts meet your rib cage for bust circumference, and at its narrowest point (usually just above or below your belly button), for waist circumference. Once you have these measurements in inches, refer to the Gildan shirt size chart to determine which size is right for you.  

Gildan women's activewear top size chart.

Gildan women's activewear pants size chart.

 Kids' Sizing 

Kids wearing the Gildan G500, G500L and G500B t-shirts in red, royal and yellow.
Shirts pictured left-to-right: Gildan G500 in "red", G500B in "royal", ladies' G500L in "daisy"

Gildan offers an extensive range of kids' apparel that comes in all different sizes from XS through XXL(2XL). To figure out what size will best fit your child, start by measuring their chest circumference and height – this measurement should be taken just under their arms and around the fullest part of their chest in inches; as well as from their head down over their shoulder blades until they reach their desired length in centimeters (cm). Once you have these measurements in inches/cm, respectively, refer to the Gildan size chart for kids to determine which size is right for them. Although these size charts say “Boys”, these sizing guidelines also applies to all youths.

Gildan boys and youth clothing size guide

Now That You Know How To Find the Perfect Gildan Fit

Woman wearing the Gildan Softstyle SF500 adult unisex hooded sweatshirt in the color "black"
Hoodie pictured: Gildan SF500 adult hooded sweatshirt in "black"

Finding that perfect fit doesn't have to be a guessing game anymore! With Gildan's comprehensive size chart, it has never been easier to find clothes that are both comfortable and fashionable – whether it be menswear, womenswear, or kidswear! So don't let sizing worries get between you and the perfect outfit – measure up with Gildan today!

Want to learn more about Gildan apparel and how to find the perfect fit? Check out our blog on How to Find the Right T-shirt Fit When Buying Online or our Ultimate Guide to Different Types of T-Shirts. Tell us how you think Gildan garments fit in the comments! 

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Comments

Kate08/04/2024 01:48 pm

Hi, I am ordering a Gildan Adult Heavy Blend™ 8 oz., 50/50 Hoodie from an organization. They don't specify if it's women's or men's. I'm a size 6 woman and wondering if I should order a small or large. Any advice?

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ShirtSpace08/05/2024 02:40 pm

Hi, Kate. All Gildan sweatshirts are unisex sizing. This means that they might feel a little big if you are a woman who is used to women's sizing, or a little small if you are a man who is used to men's sizing. We recommend trying the fit quiz on the G185 heavy blend hoodie product page (https://www.shirtspace.com/gildan/sweatshirts/1221-gildan-g185-adult-heavy-blend-8-oz-50-50-hooded-sweatshirt) to help you find the best size for you. Locate the clothes hanger icon, under the green "ADD TO CART" button, and simply answer a few questions to find your perfect fit! We hope this helps, and thanks for reading our blog!

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Joel08/03/2024 03:40 pm

I was looking for the next size up from XL in men’s tee shirt. I bought 2XL, it seems really big. What is the very next size up from XL? Did I buy the right size? Thank you Joel

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ShirtSpace08/05/2024 02:34 pm

Hi, Joel. 2XL is the next size up after XL. If you bought from us, we offer free 60-day returns on all unworn, unwashed and undecorated items (drop-ship and closeout items may have exclusions). Or, if you don't want to go that route, you can purposely shrink your new shirt. Unless it is made from 100% polyester, cotton or cotton/poly blends are fairly easy to shrink. This article is about how to shrink a hoodie, but the same ideas apply to t-shirts: https://www.shirtspace.com/blog/downsizing-to-fit-how-to-shrink-a-hoodie-shirtspace Thanks for reading our blog!

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Maddison 07/11/2024 11:16 am

What is the AU size conversions for the 1800 unisex sweatshirt

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ShirtSpace07/11/2024 03:57 pm

Hi, Maddison. Here are the AU sizes (listed in cm) for the 18000 crewneck (known as the G180 on our site). Thanks for reading our blog!

Sizes Width Length Sleeve Center Back (wrist to middle of back neckline)
S 51 69 85
M 56 71 88
L 61 74 90
XL 66 76 93
2XL 71 79 95
3XL 76 81 98
4XL 81 84 100
5XL 86 86 103

 

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Royalyn11/26/2023 01:15 am

How many inches is it between the Big and Tall sizes vs regular size?

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ShirtSpace11/29/2023 04:51 pm

Hi, Rosalyn. Great question! For Gildan, as of now, they only have one tall tee, the G200T. The size difference depends on the size. So for example, an XL is the same body width as an XLT, but the body length is 1.5 inches longer. When we move up to 2XLT, the body length is 2.5 inches longer. We do not have any “big and tall” tees in our inventory at this time, but we do have tall tees from many top-selling blank apparel brands: https://www.shirtspace.com/t-shirts?search=tall

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Julie 09/27/2023 01:18 pm

what is the body length? how do you measure?

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ShirtSpace09/27/2023 03:58 pm

Hi, Julie! Thanks for reading our blog about Gildan's sizing. This is a great question! For body length, this really depends on the shirt. We have size charts listed on our product pages under the “Description” section. Here you can find the length of any t-shirt.

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Cathy Stress07/25/2023 07:31 pm

Hi! What is the size chart for unisex? I am interested in knowing the chest size for unisex t-shirts by Gildan. . .Thanks, Cathy

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ShirtSpace07/25/2023 08:19 pm

Hi, Cathy. Great question! We have sizing charts listed on our product pages. If you scroll about halfway down the page, you will see it on the right side. Measurements vary slightly between styles, such as the G500 (classic fit) and G640 (retail fit), so be sure to check for the specific shirt you are interested in.

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