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\nBuying clothes for someone else is the trickiest kind of shopping, and at Kin Folk Tee that is most of what our customers do. This guide is built around one simple idea: the best size chart in the world is a shirt the person already loves. We will show you how to measure it, how to compare it with our products, and how to choose when you are stuck between two sizes. Specific garment measurements vary between blank styles, so the measurements for each product are listed on its product page, and this guide explains how to use them.
\nThese are the size names you will see when you choose options on a product page. Not every design is printed in every size or every product type, so always check the product page.
\n| Product type | \nSize labels | \nFit notes | \n
|---|---|---|
| Unisex T-Shirt | \nS, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | \nStraight, relaxed body; slightly roomy on most women | \n
| Crewneck Sweatshirt | \nS, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | \nRelaxed body, ribbed cuffs and hem; less stretch than a tee | \n
| Pullover Hoodie | \nS, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL | \nRelaxed body with a front pouch; layer-friendly | \n
| Youth T-Shirt | \nYouth XS, Youth S, Youth M, Youth L, Youth XL | \nChildren’s cut; sizes are not the same as adult XS to XL | \n
| Mugs | \n11oz and 15oz styles | \nNo clothing size needed | \n
You need a tape measure (a ruler and a piece of string work too), a flat table and a shirt, sweatshirt or hoodie that fits the person the way they like. Use the same type of garment you plan to buy: measure a tee to buy a tee, a sweatshirt to buy a sweatshirt.
\nBody measurements tell you someone’s size, but not how they like to wear their clothes. Two people with the same chest measurement might choose different sizes because one likes a snug fit and the other wears everything loose. A favourite shirt captures both the body and the preference, so it leads to fewer exchanges.
\nIf the person likes a neat, close fit, choose the smaller of the two. If they like a relaxed fit or plan to wear the tee over a long-sleeve layer, choose the larger. Many women who usually wear a fitted women’s M find a unisex S or M works, depending on how roomy they like it.
\nHeavier fabrics stretch less than a tee, and these garments are often worn over other layers. When in doubt, go up a size. A slightly roomy sweatshirt is comfortable; a tight one rarely gets worn.
\nChildren grow quickly, and a size that fits in spring may not fit by the autumn reunion. If a child is between two youth sizes, the larger is usually the better choice. Youth sizes are a different scale from adult sizes, so a Youth XL is not the same as an adult S; compare garment measurements on the product page.
\nWhen you cannot borrow a garment, these approaches help:
\nGroup orders bring their own sizing challenges: twenty people, twenty opinions, and usually one organiser doing all the work. Here is a method that keeps reunion orders on track.
\n| Name | \nProduct | \nSize | \nColour | \n
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandpa | \nUnisex T-Shirt | \nXL | \nNavy | \n
| Grandma | \nCrewneck Sweatshirt | \nL | \nNavy | \n
| Uncle | \nUnisex T-Shirt | \n3XL | \nNavy | \n
| Cousin, age 9 | \nYouth T-Shirt | \nYouth M | \nNavy | \n
| Cousin, age 4 | \nYouth T-Shirt | \nYouth XS | \nNavy | \n
The example shows the format, not a recommendation: every family member should measure for themselves.
\nCotton and cotton-blend garments can relax or tighten slightly with washing and drying, particularly with high dryer heat. To keep the fit you chose, and to look after the print, follow these steps:
\nThe care notes on each product page take priority, because they are specific to that blank.
\nUnisex tees are cut straighter and a little roomier than women’s fitted tees. Many women who wear a women’s M choose a unisex S for a closer fit or a unisex M for a relaxed one. The surest answer is to measure a tee you like and compare it with the product page.
\nFor a tee, think about how he wears it: tucked or over a layer suggests the larger size; a neat, close fit suggests the smaller. For a sweatshirt or hoodie, choose XL.
\nLength increases with each size, but proportions differ between blanks. Measure the body length of a shirt that is long enough for him and compare it with the length on the product page; choose the size that matches length first if he is tall and slim.
\nChildren of the same age vary a lot. Measure one of her favourite tees and compare it with the youth measurements on the product page. If she sits between two sizes, choose the larger so she can wear it longer.
\nSize labels are a starting point, not a verdict. A few patterns we hear about often:
\nWe do not publish numeric body-size recommendations here because the right answer depends on each blank’s measurements, which are on the product page, and on personal preference. When in doubt, ask us.
\nEach product page lists the measurements for that specific blank. Here is how to read them correctly:
\nIt happens, especially with gifts. You can exchange any item within 60 days of delivery. Email us with your order number and the size you need; for change-of-mind exchanges you pay the postage back and we ship the new size free. If we sent the wrong size compared with your order, the whole exchange is free. Full details are on our Returns & Exchanges Policy page, and refund timing is on the Refund Policy page.
\nThe cheapest size exchange is the one that never needs to happen. If you realise straight after ordering that you chose the wrong size, email us within 24 hours. If the item has not been printed yet, we change it at no cost. See Cancel or Change Order.
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