Size & Fit
Every Summit Soul piece is made to order, so a 60-second size check now beats an exchange later. Here is everything you need to land the right fit the first time, from tees to hoodies to the littlest explorers.
The short answer: our tees run small.
Here is how they fit, based on what customers tell us:
- Men: trim through the chest and shoulders, so size up if you are between sizes or want a little room.
- Women: a unisex cut that sits roomier and straighter than a women's tee. Take your usual size for a relaxed look, or one size down for fitted. A women's 12-14 is about a unisex L (see the chart below).
Our long sleeves, hoodies and kids' styles fit true to size, charts for all of them are below.
Know your tee
We print on two different blanks, and they fit differently. Check which one you are buying on the product page.
Our standard 4.5 oz tee
- Modern unisex cut that sits true to size with a slightly trimmer body and sleeve.
- Ribbed crew neck sits closer to the throat at first and relaxes with wear.
- Solid colors are 100% ring-spun cotton. Heather, grey and marled shades are a cotton-poly blend.
Runs a touch small and trim, especially across the chest and shoulders. Most folks are happiest sizing up.
Heavier 6.1 oz garment-dyed tee
- Relaxed, broken-in vintage feel with a slightly boxier, roomier body.
- 100% ring-spun cotton in every color, garment-dyed and pre-shrunk.
- Heavier hand feel. It is a true wear-it-everywhere weight, not a thin tee.
Want a closer fit? Take your usual size. Want extra room? Size up.
The 60-second fit check
The single best predictor of fit: compare to a shirt you already love.
Grab a t-shirt you own that fits exactly how you like it. Lay it flat and smooth.
Measure the width straight across from armpit to armpit, then the length from the top of the shoulder to the hem.
Find the closest match in the chart below. That is your size. Numbers beat guessing every time.
How we measure
All chart numbers are the flat garment laid out, not body measurements.
- Width: across the chest, armpit to armpit, laid flat.
- Length: from the highest point of the shoulder down to the bottom hem.
- Sleeve: along the top of the sleeve from the seam to the cuff.
- Because each piece is cut and sewn fresh, allow about a half-size of natural variation (see the tolerance under each chart).
Size charts
Swipe a table sideways to see all sizes →
Classic Tee
| Size (in)(cm) | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| Length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| Sleeve | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 10.0 |
| Width | 40.6 | 45.7 | 50.8 | 55.9 | 61.0 | 66.0 | 71.1 | 76.2 | 81.3 |
| Length | 68.6 | 71.1 | 73.7 | 76.2 | 78.7 | 81.3 | 83.8 | 86.4 | 88.9 |
| Sleeve | 20.3 | 20.9 | 21.6 | 22.2 | 22.9 | 23.5 | 24.1 | 24.7 | 25.3 |
Natural variation: about ±1.5 in (±3.8 cm).
Premium Vintage Tee
| Size (in)(cm) | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 18.25 | 20.25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27.75 | 29.75 |
| Length | 26.6 | 28 | 29.4 | 30.75 | 31.6 | 32.5 | 33.5 |
| Sleeve | 16.25 | 17.75 | 19 | 20.5 | 21.75 | 23.25 | 24.6 |
| Width | 46.4 | 51.4 | 55.9 | 61.0 | 66.0 | 70.5 | 75.6 |
| Length | 67.6 | 71.1 | 74.6 | 78.1 | 80.3 | 82.6 | 85.1 |
| Sleeve | 41.3 | 45.1 | 48.3 | 52.1 | 55.3 | 59.1 | 62.6 |
Sleeve is measured from center back. Natural variation: about ±1.5 in (±3.8 cm).
Long Sleeve
A lighter, retail-fit unisex long sleeve in soft Airlume cotton. Unlike our cotton tee, it runs true to size, so take your usual size and only go up if you want layering room.
| Size (in)(cm) | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Width | 45.7 | 50.8 | 55.9 | 61.0 | 66.0 |
| Length | 71.1 | 73.7 | 76.2 | 78.7 | 81.3 |
Hoodie
A cozy 8 oz unisex pullover (50% cotton / 50% polyester; Sport and Heather shades 60/40) with a roomy, classic fit. True to size for everyday comfort, or size up for an oversized, layer-everything look.
| Size (in)(cm) | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Width | 50.8 | 55.9 | 61.0 | 66.0 | 71.1 | 76.2 |
| Length | 68.6 | 71.1 | 73.7 | 76.2 | 78.7 | 81.3 |
Long sleeve and hoodie numbers are the flat garment; allow about ±1 in (±2.5 cm) variation.
Kids & toddlers
Little explorers run true to size. If your kiddo is between sizes or growing fast, size up. Ages are a rough guide, matching to a tee they already wear is more reliable.
Kids tee (youth)
| Size (in)(cm) | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approx. age | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-14 |
| Width | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Length | 20.5 | 22 | 23.5 | 25 | 26.5 |
| Width | 40.6 | 43.2 | 45.7 | 48.3 | 50.8 |
| Length | 52.1 | 55.9 | 59.7 | 63.5 | 67.3 |
Toddler tee
| Size (in)(cm) | 2T | 3T | 4T | 5T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approx. age | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Width | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Length | 15.5 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 18.5 |
| Width | 30.5 | 33.0 | 35.6 | 38.1 |
| Length | 39.4 | 41.9 | 44.5 | 47.0 |
Allow about ±1 in (±2.5 cm) variation. The age column is a guide only.
Shopping for women's sizing?
Every tee is a unisex cut, which runs trimmer and a bit straighter than a women's-cut tee. Here is the quick way to translate your usual women's size. The size chart above is the source of truth, so measure a tee you love to confirm.
| Your usual women's size | Fitted look | Relaxed look |
|---|---|---|
| XS (0-2) | XS | S |
| S (4-6) | S | M |
| M (8-10) | M | L |
| L (12-14) | L | XL |
| XL (16-18) | XL | 2XL |
Like a roomy, throw-it-on fit (what most people wear these as)? Use the Relaxed column. Want it closer to the body? Use Fitted. Still torn? The Find My Size tool on any product page does the math from your height, weight and fit preference.
Buying it as a gift?
You are in good company. A lot of our tees head out as gifts for the rock hound, birder or tree person in someone's life. If you know a shirt they already love, measure it flat and match the chart above. Guessing? Our tees run trim, so size up rather than down, and if it is not quite right, just email us and we will sort out the size.
Keep the fit you picked
Cotton can shrink if you cook it. A little care keeps your size your size.
Wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Skip the hot water.
Tumble dry low or hang dry. High heat is what shrinks a tee and cracks a print.
Iron inside out on low and avoid the print. No bleach, no dry cleaning.
Got the wrong size, or no size label?
A couple of things to know, because made to order works a little differently.
No size printed on the tag?
That is normal. Our blanks are printed fresh and the size tag is sometimes a tear-away, so it may not be on the shirt. The size you ordered is on your order confirmation email. To confirm what you actually received, lay the shirt flat and measure the width (armpit to armpit) and length, then match it to the chart above.
The fit seems off, or it is not the size you ordered
Email us at support@summitsoul.shop with your order number and a quick photo of the shirt laid flat with a tape measure across the chest. That lets us compare it to the chart fast.
If we sent the wrong size or there is any defect, that is on us, and we will remake and reship it free. Always.
Exchanges & the honest part
It does not fit. Can I exchange it?
I just realized I picked the wrong size. Can you change my order?
I am in the EU. What are my options?
Does the print or fabric change the fit?
Still on the fence between two sizes?
Open the Size & Fit panel on any product page and tap Find My Size. Answer a few quick questions and we will recommend your best fit. Or just email us, a real human reads every message.
Ask us about sizing