Carhartt vs Comfort Colors: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a Comfort Colors XL (2″ snugger). In long sleeves, a Carhartt L is closest to a Comfort Colors XL (½″ snugger).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 5¾″ more around than Comfort Colors at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Comfort Colors XL (2″ snugger).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Comfort Colors | Chest · length | Comfort Colors is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Comfort Colors M | 39¾″ · 27″ | 1½″ snugger |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Comfort Colors L | 43″ · 28¼″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Comfort Colors XL | 47″ · 29½″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Comfort Colors 3XL | 54½″ · 31¼″ | 1½″ roomier |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | none close | ||
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From Comfort Colors: Comfort Colors Heavyweight Ring Spun Tee (1717). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
Carhartt long sleeves measure about 4¼″ more around than Comfort Colors at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Comfort Colors XL (½″ snugger).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Comfort Colors | Chest · length | Comfort Colors is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Comfort Colors M | 41¾″ · 27″ | ½″ roomier |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Comfort Colors L | 45¼″ · 28¼″ | the same around |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Comfort Colors XL | 48½″ · 29½″ | ½″ snugger |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Comfort Colors XXL | 52″ · 30¼″ | 1″ snugger |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Comfort Colors 3XL | 55¼″ · 31¼″ | 1½″ snugger |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Long Sleeve T-Shirt (K126). From Comfort Colors: Comfort Colors Heavyweight Ring Spun Long Sleeve Tee (6014), Comfort Colors Ring Spun Crewneck Sweatshirt (1566). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
More: Carhartt sizing · Comfort Colors sizing
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Garment measurements: the shirt itself, chest all the way around and length from shoulder to hem, from each brand's own chart or wholesale spec sheet, checked November 2026. Shirts with half or more cotton are shown as they come out of a dryer (about 2% less around and 4% shorter). Brands change their cuts, so check the shop's chart before you buy.