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\nShift Pride prints each design to order on blanks from different garment makers, and sizing is not standardised across the clothing industry. One maker’s Large can be an inch wider than another’s. Body measurements alone also do not tell you how loose you like a shirt to be: a nurse who wears a tee under a scrub top, a welder who layers a hoodie over a work shirt and a teacher who wants a relaxed fit for a field trip will all choose differently with the same body.
\nThat is why the most reliable way to pick a size is to compare a garment you already love with the measurements of the item you want to buy. The method below takes about two minutes and needs only a tape measure or a ruler.
\nThen open the product page you are interested in and compare your numbers with the measurements listed for that item. Choose the size whose chest width is closest to your favourite shirt. If length matters to you, for example because you are tall or prefer a shirt that covers a tool belt, check length as well.
\nYou can measure your body instead. Stand relaxed and wrap a soft tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms, keeping the tape level and snug but not tight. That is your chest circumference. Garments need room to move, so a comfortable tee is usually several inches larger around than your body. Compare your chest with the product’s body-measurement chart where one is provided, or write to us with your measurement and the product you like, and we will suggest a size.
\n| Style | \nTypical fit | \nSizing tip | \n
|---|---|---|
| Unisex T-Shirt | \nStraight body, relaxed through the chest and waist | \nOrder your usual men’s size. For a closer fit on a smaller frame, many people size down once. | \n
| Women’s V-Neck Tee | \nMore fitted through the body, slightly shorter sleeves | \nIf you are between sizes or prefer room, size up once. | \n
| Long Sleeve Tee | \nSimilar body to the unisex tee, with full-length sleeves | \nCheck sleeve length if you have long arms. | \n
| Crewneck Sweatshirt | \nRelaxed body with ribbed cuffs and hem | \nUsual size for a classic fit; size up for an oversized look or to layer over a work shirt. | \n
| Pullover Hoodie | \nRoomy body with kangaroo pocket and hood | \nUsual size for layering over a tee; size up for a loose fit over heavier layers. | \n
| 11 oz and 15 oz Mugs | \nNo size to choose; pick by how much coffee your shift needs | \nCapacity and care are listed on each mug’s product page. | \n
| Size label | \nWhere it appears | \nWhat to check on the product page | \n
|---|---|---|
| S | \nMost tees, long sleeves, sweatshirts and hoodies | \nChest width and body length for that style | \n
| M | \nAll apparel styles | \nChest width and body length | \n
| L | \nAll apparel styles | \nChest width and body length | \n
| XL | \nAll apparel styles | \nChest width and body length | \n
| 2XL | \nAll apparel styles | \nChest width, body length and sleeve length | \n
| 3XL | \nMost apparel styles | \nChest width, body length and sleeve length | \n
| 4XL | \nMany tees, sweatshirts and hoodies | \nWhether the size is offered for that design | \n
| 5XL | \nSelected tees and hoodies | \nWhether the size is offered for that design | \n
The size options you can select on a product page are the ones that can be printed for that design and style. If a size you need is missing, write to us; we may be able to tell you whether it can be added.
\nMany people who wear a women’s Medium find a unisex Small fits similarly, while others prefer the looser look of a unisex Medium. Measure a tee you like and compare it with the product’s chest width to be sure.
\nHoodies and sweatshirts are cut with more room than tees so they can be layered. If you want a closer fit, choose the size that matches your favourite sweatshirt’s chest width rather than going up.
\nMost cotton and cotton-blend garments can shrink slightly, mostly in length, when dried on high heat. Washing cold and drying low, or hanging to dry, keeps shrinkage small. Any fabric details for a specific item are listed on its product page.
\nCheck body length and, for long sleeves and hoodies, sleeve length. A size up gives extra length but also extra width, so compare both numbers with a shirt you own.
\nNot necessarily. Work-issued shirts come from many different makers. Measure rather than relying on the label.
\nWhen you are ordering for a unit, a staff room or a job crew, collect sizes before you order. A simple shared list with each person’s name and size works well. Ask each person to check their size against a shirt they already own using the method above, rather than guessing. Sizes can be mixed freely in a single order, and extended sizes up to 5XL are available on many styles. If one or two sizes turn out wrong, each item can be exchanged individually within 60 days of delivery.
\nBuying for someone else is the hardest sizing job. A few tricks help. Check the label of a shirt they wear often, perhaps on laundry day, and note the brand and size. Ask a partner, roommate or co-worker who knows their usual size. If you can borrow a favourite shirt for a few minutes, measure it with the method above. And if you really cannot find out, choose a hoodie or sweatshirt in their usual size, where a little extra room looks intentional, or a mug, where size does not matter at all. Whatever you choose, the recipient can exchange within 60 days of delivery.
\nMany customers wear Shift Pride pieces over or under other layers: a long sleeve under a vest, a hoodie over a tee on a cold morning drive, a tee under a jacket. When you plan to layer something over the top, keep the inner layer close-fitting so it does not bunch. When you plan to wear something over other clothes, measure the outer garment you usually wear in that situation, not your thinnest tee, and compare that with the product page.
\nWorking people come in every size, and a lot of them are tired of hearing that a shop “doesn’t carry” theirs. Because we print to order, a 4XL or 5XL is no harder for us to make than a Medium, and on many designs we offer sizes up to 5XL. Extended sizes are cut larger in both width and length, so check the body length on the product page if you prefer a shorter fit. If a design you love is not offered in your size, tell us; that request helps us choose which blanks to add.
\nBefore production starts, within 24 hours of ordering, you can change the size free of charge; see Cancel or Change an Order. After delivery, you have 60 days to exchange for another size. For size exchanges, you pay to send the original back and we pay to ship your new size to you. If the measurements of the item you received differ clearly from those listed on the product page, that is our mistake, and the exchange is completely free. Full details are in our Returns & Exchanges Policy, and refund timing is in the Refund Policy.
\nShift Pride products are casual apparel. They are not uniforms, scrubs, flame-resistant clothing or high-visibility safety wear, and they are not sized to meet any workplace standard. If your employer requires specific workwear, please follow those rules on the job and wear your Shift Pride pieces off duty.
\nSend us the product link and the chest width and length of a shirt you like, and we will suggest a size: support@shiftpride.com or Submit a Ticket. We reply within 1 business day. More answers are in the FAQs and the Help Center.
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