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Each manufacturer operates their own sizing structure, often dictated by the location of the manufacturer or brand. Size can vary between manufacturers so to ensure consistency we have shown the size of products in inches.
We cannot give a recommendation for sizing based on age or any other method other then to suggest you measure your chest/waist measurement in inches.
How to measure your chest size:
1. The chest measurement is from under armpits, around the fullest part of chest and over the shoulder blades.
2. Ensure the tape measure is parallel to the full.
3. Remove the tape and record your result.
How to measure your waist:
1. First find your natural waist. This is the point between your lowest ribs and your hip bones. Easy to identify by placing your hands on your hips.
2. Place the tape around the waist line.
3. Relax your tummy by breathing out gently and do not tuck in. Adjust the tape so that it is level around your waist line and measure.
4. Remove the tape and record your result.
General Guidance:
1. If a manufacture uses for example a LM (large men’s) size, then it is normal that if you measure correctly for a LM top then you would normally wear a LM short or trouser.
2. As clothing increases in size, then everything will proportionally get larger e.g. the length of the shirt, the arm holes, the length of trousers etc. Bear this in mind when selecting your clothing, for example if you are “short in leg” then choose a cuffed pant (one with an elasticated bottom to the legs) as opposed to an open leg pant.
3. In general we would suggest that for children, you select towards the largest size of shirt to allow for growth. E.g. If you measured 31” and were selecting an Adidas kit, then go up to an XS shirt, rather then down to an XXS.
4. Different styles of clothing will have different fit. For example it is common for sports manufacturers to use the term “pro” to indicate clothing designed for professional athletes, usually designed to have a tighter fit as opposed to “standard” or loose fit clothing designed for the average athlete.
Brand Comparison
If you are already have a branded item of clothing (for example a Nike jersey) you could use the chart below to help you select a comparative sized item from a different brand. Please note that this is an approximate tool and we still recommend you measure yourself using the guideline above.
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