Wear GSD pieces use different blanks depending on the style. Charts below are the manufacturer’s laid-flat garment measurements, in inches, for the blanks we actually use. Garment-dyed and washed pieces can vary slightly from these numbers.
How to measure a garment you already own: lay it flat. Chest width is measured across the chest 1 inch below the armhole. Body length is from the high point of the shoulder to the bottom hem. Sleeve is from center back neck to the sleeve hem, unless noted.
Comfort Colors 1717 heavyweight tee
Used on our heavyweight tees (black and ivory). 6.1 oz, 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed, relaxed fit. Sizes S–3XL (the official chart also lists 4XL; we do not sell 4XL on these tees).
| Size | Chest width | Body length | Sleeve (center back) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18 1/4 | 26 5/8 | 16 1/4 |
| M | 20 1/4 | 28 | 17 3/4 |
| L | 22 | 29 3/8 | 19 |
| XL | 24 | 30 3/4 | 20 1/2 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31 5/8 | 21 3/4 |
| 3XL | 27 3/4 | 32 1/2 | 23 1/4 |
Source: Comfort Colors 1717 Heavyweight Ring Spun Tee spec sheet (Comfort Colors / Gildan). Chest is measured across the chest one inch below the armhole when laid flat; body length at back is from high point shoulder to the finished hem.
Shaka Wear drop-shoulder oversized tee
Used on the GSD Oversized Tee. 7.5 oz max heavyweight garment-dyed drop-shoulder tee, oversized boxy fit. We sell S–2XL. The official Shaka Wear chart also lists XS, shown here for reference. Shaka Wear’s fit note: the tee is oversized and boxy; take your normal size for that fit.
| Size | Chest width | Body length | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS (reference) | 20.75 | 25.75 | 9.5 |
| S | 22.75 | 26.75 | 10.25 |
| M | 24.75 | 27.25 | 10.5 |
| L | 26.5 | 29.25 | 11.5 |
| XL | 28 | 31.25 | 11.5 |
| 2XL | 30 | 31.25 | 11.75 |
Source: official Shaka Wear measurements for the 7.5 oz Max Heavyweight Garment Dye Drop Shoulder tee, and the Shaka Wear Garment Dye Drop Shoulder size chart. Sleeve is measured from center back neck to the sleeve end.
Gildan 18000 heavyweight crewneck
Used on the LA Globe Crew. Gildan Heavy Blend crewneck, 8 oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester. We sell S–3XL (the official chart also lists XS, 4XL, and 5XL).
| Size | Chest width | Body length | Sleeve (center back) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20 | 26 | 33 |
| M | 22 | 27 | 34 |
| L | 24 | 28 | 35 |
| XL | 26 | 29 | 36 |
| 2XL | 28 | 30 | 37 |
| 3XL | 30 | 31 | 38 |
Source: Gildan Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt 18000 official spec sheet. Chest is measured across the chest one inch below the armhole when laid flat; body length at back is from high point shoulder to the finished hem.
Gildan 18500 heavyweight hoodie
Used on the Hourglass Hoodie. Gildan Heavy Blend hooded sweatshirt, 8 oz, 50/50 cotton/polyester. We sell S–3XL (the official chart also lists XS, 4XL, and 5XL).
| Size | Chest width | Body length | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20 | 27 | 33 |
| M | 22 | 28 | 34 |
| L | 24 | 29 | 35 |
| XL | 26 | 30 | 36 |
| 2XL | 28 | 31 | 37 |
| 3XL | 30 | 32 | 38 |
Source: Gildan Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt 18500 official spec sheet. Chest is measured across the chest one inch below the armhole when laid flat; sleeve is from center of neck, down the shoulder and sleeve to the hem; body length at back is from high point shoulder to the finished hem.
Independent Trading IND4000 heavyweight hoodie
Used on the GSD Heavy Hoodie and Statue Heavy Hoodie. Independent Trading Co. men’s heavyweight hooded pullover. We sell S–3XL (the official chart also lists XS, 4XL, and 5XL).
| Size | Chest width | Body length | Sleeve (center back) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 21 | 28.5 | 35.5 |
| M | 23 | 29.5 | 36.5 |
| L | 24.5 | 30.5 | 37.5 |
| XL | 26.5 | 31.5 | 38.5 |
| 2XL | 27.5 | 32.5 | 39.5 |
| 3XL | 28.5 | 33.5 | 40.5 |
Source: official Independent Trading Co. sizing chart for IND4000 Mens Heavyweight Hooded Pullover (Independent Trading Co. IND4000 size chart and the company’s published sizing chart PDF). Chest width is 1 inch below the armhole; body length is from the high point shoulder; sleeve is from center back to the hem.
Fit notes
- Comfort Colors 1717 is a relaxed, garment-dyed tee. If you are between sizes, many people stay with their usual size for a roomy everyday fit, or size down for a closer fit.
- The Shaka Wear drop-shoulder tee is built oversized and boxy, with a shorter length than a typical long tee. Shaka Wear recommends taking your normal size for that look.
- Gildan 18000 and 18500 are classic unisex mid/heavy fleece. They run more like a standard sweatshirt or hoodie than our relaxed 1717 tee.
- The Independent Trading IND4000 is a heavier, generous hoodie. Check the chest width above against a hoodie you already like.
Questions about fit? Email weargsdclothing@gmail.com.