Fruit of the Loom t-shirt sizes guide

Fruit of the Loom is one of the most popular t-shirt manufacturers out there, and for good reason. They make a wide variety of high-quality products at an affordable price - especially when you buy in bulk. When buying a large order of t-shirts, it's important that you know exactly what sizes you're buying. Getting this wrong could result in you having a substantial stock of garments that you're practically unable to use, wasting a lot of money in the process. To help avoid this from happening, read on for our comprehensive Fruit of the Loom t-shirt sizing guide.

One of the great things about Fruit of the Loom as a company is that they aim to make an option for literally everyone. They have different cuts for men and women, with a unisex kids range that also features some specific items with 'girl-fits' as well. This means that no matter what kind of market you're trying to buy t-shirts or, you should be able to find an option at Fruit of the Loom.

Fruit of the Loom have tried to make their sizing as simple as possible to understand by operating on a 'fit body' principle rather than giving the measurement of the garment. This means that when you see a size with a certain chest size of, say, 36/38"/92-97cm, this item is made to fit someone with those chest measurements. This means that as long as you know your own measurements, you can easily find out exactly what size you should be wearing, rather than having to work it all out yourself. While this will provide a good estimate of what size will work best, different people tend to go for different styles, so it's best that people make up their own minds about what kind of fit they go with. Some prefer a slightly baggier fit, while others will want to go for a kin-tight look, and this might influence the sizing option they choose.

While with some manufacturers, different coloured garments will end up being slightly different sizes, this isn't the case with Fruit of the Loom. Once you know what size you are, you're pretty much guaranteed that those measurements will remain consistent across the collection, regardless of size and fit.

Men's Fruit of the Loom sizes go from S all the way up to 5XL.

An S t-shirt will be designed to fit someone with a chest of 89-94cm/35-37", and a collar of 37-38cm/14.5-15".
At the end of the spectrum, a 5XL t-shirt will be designed to fit someone with a 142-147cm/56-58" chest.

You can find their complete size chart here on their website for a complete overview of their different options.

Ladies Fruit of the Loom sizes go from XS all the way up to 3XL.

Their XXS size works out at a 6 in UK sizing, a 32 in European sizing, 34 in French sizing and a 38 in Italian sizing.
The 3XL on the other hand works out at a 20 in UK sizing, a 46 in European sizing, a 48 in French sizing, and 52 in Italian sizing

You can find their complete size chart here on their website for a complete overview of their different options.

Kids' sizes are more based on height than other body proportions and go through age ranges. An age 1-2 size will be for someone around 92cm in height, while an age 14-15 size is aimed at someone around 164cm in height. It's important to remember that kids grow at different speeds, and it's much better to go off of height than off of the age range. In some cases, it might be best to buy older children an adult option, while those who are technically 'too old' to wear a kids' size might not find an adult size that fits them. Again, you can find the rest of the size chart here on their website to see the rest of the age ranges and their respective heights.

It's important to note that even with high-quality, pre-shrunk t-shirts, cotton can still end up shrinking a little more as time goes by. It's important to be aware of this; if you notice a particular option shrinking more than usual, you might want to persuade people to get a slightly larger size, so that it'll end up fitting perfectly. You can look on forums to see if anyone else has experienced significant shrinkage with any Fruit of the Loom t-shirts, so that you know what to look out for.

Whilst we're on the topic of shrinking, it's important to note that there are some things you can do to help ensure that the t-shirt remains the size you bought it in. In general, you want to treat the fabric as gently as possible, avoiding both high-heat dryers and fast spin cycles. Not only will this help to avoid shrinking the t-shirt, but it can also help to extend how long you can wear it. Cotton, like any other fabric, doesn't last fabric forever, and the better you treat it, the longer it will last.

This overview of Fruit of the Loom t-shirt sizes should make you more comfortable about whether or not they might be an appropriate option for your purposes. If you're unsure of which sizes will be perfect for you, it's best to get a sample batch to try them out first. Keep in mind that these t-shirts can be prone to shrinking a little, even though they're high quality and typically pre-shrunk. To avoid excessive shrinking and keep the t-shirt looking its best, it's important that you provide the end user with instructions on how to care for the garment properly in the long run.

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