How to Choose T-Shirt Sizes for Your Upcoming Event
So, you have a big event coming up and you’d like to give a customized tee to each of your attendees. Well, kudos to you because that’s an excellent way of showing your gratitude for their participation and support while also providing them with a promotional gift they can really get excited about – but what sizes should you order?
This part of the process can feel like quite a conundrum, but there’s no need to panic. With a little help from our infographic below, you can easily figure out the correct number of sizes for any large scale event and make sure everyone leaves happy.
Below, you’ll find the average shirt size percentages for t-shirts, golf shirts, woven or dress shirts and outerwear. All you have to do is take the average number for each size and apply it to the total number of shirts in your order. For example, since the average number of people who require a t-shirt in a size adult large is 35% percent, you should aim to order at least 35 larges for every 100 people you expect to attend your event. Just keep in mind that these are averages, so the safest approach will be to round up and save any leftover tees for future promotions.
You can refer to this infographic whenever you’re unsure of which sizes your event attendees might need, but here are a few additional tips and tricks for selecting the proper sizes and styles for large groups below.
Men’s & Adult Sizes
It’s important to remember when items are labeled Adult sizes, rather than Men’s or Ladies’, they are actually cut for men. If you’re ordering for both, select one size smaller for the ladies. Adult golf cut styles are often tailored for an athletic male build, which is why almost all golf and sport shirts are available in both men’s and ladies’ sizes.
Ladies’ Sizes
Ladies’ style shirts and tees are most often designed with a slight taper at the waist in order to create a more feminine silhouette and snug fit, unlike the straight appearance of a classic men’s style shirt or tee. For women who still prefer the boxier shape of an adult or men’s cut shirt, select one size down from their normal ladies’ size.
Manufacturers and Brands
Not all tees, woven shirts, sport shirts or outerwear are created the same. Some brands will always run a little bit smaller or larger than others. That’s why Promotions Now encourages you to order samples and test out new styles before placing your order.
When in Doubt, Just Ask
If you have your heart set on a specific custom apparel item but need a little bit more information about sizing before you’re ready to place an order, just call our dedicated apparel team at 800.378.6376 and we can provide you with advice, sizing charts and even samples. We will do whatever we can to make sure your final finished product is nothing short of perfect.
