Comfort Colors Size Chart: How 1717 Tees, 1566 Crewnecks and 1567 Hoodies Fit

Updated November 2, 2026

Every shirt we sell is printed with your photo after you order, so picking the right size matters more than it does with a shirt off the rack. This page puts every measurement in one place, in inches and centimeters, along with plain fit advice for each garment so you can order once and get it right.

Which Comfort Colors shirts do we print on?

We keep the lineup short on purpose. Four blanks, all from Comfort Colors, cover every adult and kids design in the shop. Each one has its own cut, so the numbers below don’t carry over from one garment to the next. A large tee and a large hoodie are not the same width.

If you’d rather browse by garment, the shop has separate pages for custom T-shirts, custom sweatshirts and custom hoodies.

Comfort Colors size chart for the 1717 tee

These are flat measurements, taken with the shirt laid on a table. Chest width runs straight across from one armpit seam to the other. Length starts at the highest point of the shoulder and drops to the hem.

Allow roughly 1 to 3 cm of variance either way. Garment-dyed cotton is cut and sewn before it’s dyed, and two shirts of the same size can land a hair apart once they come out of the dye bath.

Are Comfort Colors shirts true to size?

It depends on the garment, so here’s the honest version for each one.

The 1717 tee is cut with a relaxed unisex fit. It isn’t a slim, fitted tee, and it isn’t a boxy oversized cut either. Rather than guessing from the size letter, compare the chest width in the table above against a tee you already like. If your favorite shirt measures 21 inches across, a medium will feel a little closer to the body and a large a little roomier. Because it’s unisex, women who normally shop in women’s sizes get the best result from measuring rather than going by the tag they usually buy.

The 1566 crewneck and 1567 hoodie follow a simple rule on the house chart: they’re true to size for a relaxed fit. Order the size you normally wear and you’ll get an easy, comfortable cut. Want that slouchy, oversized sweatshirt look? Size up one or two.

How does the 1566 crewneck fit?

The crewneck is the cozy option for a birthday in January or a family photo on a cold porch. Its 80/20 fleece has more body than the tee, and the relaxed fit leaves room for a layer underneath.

Sleeve figures on fleece charts look long at first glance. That’s because they’re taken from the center of the back neckline, over the shoulder and down to the cuff, not from the shoulder seam. Measure your own sweatshirt the same way before you compare.

What sizes does the 1567 hoodie come in?

We sell the hoodie in S through 2XL. There’s no 3XL on this garment, so if you need more room than a 2XL gives, the crewneck in 3XL is the closest option. The hoodie is preshrunk and garment-dyed, with a jersey-lined hood, a matching drawcord and a front pouch pocket.

Same advice as the crewneck: your regular size for relaxed, one or two up for oversized. Ordering a matching pair? Nothing says both have to fit the same way. One person can take their true size while the other sizes up for a slouchier version of the same photo.

How do kids’ sizes work on the 9018 youth tee?

Our kids designs, like the big sister shirt for girls or the twin sister photo shirt, print on the Comfort Colors 9018, a heavyweight youth tee in Youth XS to XL. The youth chart lists sleeve length measured from center back.

Kids grow fast, and a youth tee that’s a touch big in November usually fits fine by spring. For a teenager who has outgrown Youth XL, switch to the adult 1717 and use the small or medium row from the tee chart. More kids designs live in our custom kids shirts collection.

How do you measure a shirt you already own?

A size letter means something different at every brand. A tape measure and a shirt that already fits well will tell you more than any label.

1. Pick the right shirtGrab one that fits the way you want the new one to fit. Use a tee to compare against the tee chart and a sweatshirt to compare against the fleece charts.
2. Lay it flatSpread it face up on a bed or table and smooth out the wrinkles. Don’t stretch the fabric.
3. Measure the widthGo straight across the chest, about an inch below the armpits, from one side seam to the other.
4. Measure the lengthStart where the collar meets the shoulder at its highest point and measure straight down to the bottom hem.
5. Match the closest rowFind the row on our chart nearest both numbers. If width and length point to different sizes, let the width decide.

What should you do if you’re between two sizes?

• Go with the larger size if you like to layer, or if the shirt might be washed warm by someone else in the house.
• Choose the smaller size if the shirt you measured already feels a bit loose.
• For a hoodie or crewneck you want oversized, start from your true size and add one or two.
• Buying for someone else? Quietly measure one of their shirts while they’re out, or ask a partner or roommate to do it.

Cotton can tighten up a little if it’s washed hot or dried on high heat, so the care routine matters for keeping the fit you picked. Our guide on washing custom printed shirts covers the settings we recommend.

Can I swap a custom shirt for another size?

Because each shirt is printed to order with your photo, we can’t take back a shirt for a wrong size or color choice, or a change of mind. That’s exactly why this chart exists, and why we link the size guide on every product page before you add to cart. What we do cover: a misprint, or a shirt whose design, garment, size or color differs from your order confirmation. Snap a picture of the problem and get it to us no later than 15 days after delivery, and we’ll make it right with a replacement or your money back. Full details are on our returns page.

Size questions we get a lot