How to Measure Your Body for Custom Apparel
You need a soft tape measure and 60 seconds. Pick what you are ordering above and the tool lists exactly which measurements to take. Keep the tape snug but not tight, parallel to the floor, and measure over a thin layer. If you are between two numbers, use the larger one. Here is how to take each measurement for your selection:
Once you have your numbers, use our size converter and t-shirt size chart to turn them into the right size for any brand. For a team order, collect everyone's chest in inches with a one-line form and send it over for a quote.
FAQ
Use a soft tape measure. For tops, measure your chest and body length; for outerwear add sleeve length; for bottoms measure waist, hip, and inseam; for hats measure head circumference. Keep the tape snug, level, and over a thin layer.
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms and across the shoulder blades, parallel to the floor. Keep it snug but not tight and breathe normally.
Measure from the highest point of the shoulder straight down to where you want the hem to sit. This tells you whether a size runs long or short for your torso.
Measure around your natural waist, the point where your body bends side to side, usually just above the belly button. Keep the tape level and snug.
For most apparel, chest is the key number. Add body length for fit, sleeve for outerwear, and waist, hip, and inseam for bottoms. The tool above lists exactly what you need for each garment.
Both work. Measuring your body is most accurate, but measuring a garment that already fits well and comparing to the size chart is a great shortcut for a bulk order.
Last updated July 1, 2026