It is not always possible to choose the right t-shirt without trying on. With the advent of the Web and online stores, many purchases began to be made, so to speak, at random. It’s good if you are guided in the sizes that are indicated in the product description on the site when purchasing goods. But if you do not have knowledge in this area, then you first need to consult a knowledgeable person or browse the Internet to find out what sizes are right for your man.
By the way, a good online store will have a separate page where each size for any type of clothing or shoe will be described and explained in detail. If you find such a site, you can mentally give it a “plus sign” - this is definitely one of the points that characterize a high-quality site, where they care about their client.
The first and easiest way to determine the size
You can determine the size of a men's t-shirt with the greatest probability and guarantee by the things already in the wardrobe. It is clear that there are some T-shirts or shirts that are constantly worn and have the right size. In this case, find the label on which all information about the product will be indicated. There will be size and information about the manufacturer, data on the material and how to care for it. If it’s unclear what the designation is on one T-shirt, look at the other. The easiest way to find the American designation, with this system it will probably be clear what size is needed, and already guided by it, you can find out the desired size by the Russian or French system.
Why there are problems with determining the size of clothes
The problem appears, most likely, due to historical circumstances. Previously, there were no uniform standards for sizing. Therefore, the manufacturers, starting their own business, came up with their own standards, which over time have already been customized to reference ones. As a result, now we have at least five different standards that are dictated by countries such as Russia, the USA, Germany, Great Britain and France. All these sizes, including the sizes of men's t-shirts, have their own designations that are easy to find.
The main parameters that you need to focus on
How to determine the size of a men's t-shirt? First of all, you need to know the growth of a man. Dimensions are focused specifically on this parameter, and it is on it that the size scheme is determined. You should also pay attention to the weight of the man. If it is large and short, then you should take a T-shirt a couple of sizes larger - depending on how large the male is large for his height.
American size system
This is probably the most common size system on the labels of our clothes. We have long been accustomed to the designations XL, XS, XXL. The main letters S, L and M are deciphered as follows: small - "small", middle - "medium" and large - "large" size. X means extra, that is, very. So, for example, XS will mean a very small size. For men, this is a T-shirt with a height of up to 168 centimeters.
Further (increasing), the size of the men's T-shirt has a 6-level gradation - each corresponds to an increase in growth by six centimeters (from 168 to 174, from 174 to 180, and so on to an increase of 204 cm).
Standards of other countries that can be found in our market
Domestic and European standards are indicated by numbers. There are some differences between them, because of which you can not get what you would like. The best helper for orientation in all designations (and in this case we discuss the sizes of men's t-shirts) is a table. It will help to best demonstrate the differences between them. Such a table will be given below.
Also, the size of the men's t-shirt is sometimes affected by its further processing. It is about washing, after which the product can sit down a little. Natural fabrics that are not processed by special means or in a special way often shrink by about five percent of the original size. Other T-shirts that are made from cheap materials, including synthetics or with a high percentage of its content, almost never fit. Expensive things are most often made of fabric that has already been specially planted, so they do not lose their shape after washing. But there are exceptions in this product category. And now let's move on to the table, which will indicate the sizes of different countries.
Sizes of men's t-shirts. Table
That is, you need to understand that not only growth will affect the size of a men's t-shirt. It is also necessary to remember about shrinkage, as a result of which immediately take the product one size larger. It is imperative to take into account the complexion of a man: for the worst, one T-shirt may fit, but for a full man of the same height, it will be inappropriate. And do not forget what to try on when buying - this is the easiest and surest way to determine the size.