Carhartt vs Gildan: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Carhartt L is closest to a Gildan XL (2″ snugger). In long sleeves, a Carhartt L is closest to a Gildan XL (the same around).
Tees
Carhartt tees measure about 6″ more around than Gildan at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Gildan XL (2″ snugger).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Gildan | Chest · length | Gildan is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Gildan M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Gildan L | 43″ · 28¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Gildan XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Gildan 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | 2″ roomier |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Gildan 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Short Sleeve T-Shirt (K87). From Gildan: Gildan Heavy Cotton T-Shirt (5000), Gildan Ultra Cotton T-Shirt (2000), Gildan Softstyle T-Shirt (64000), Gildan DryBlend T-Shirt (8000). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
Carhartt long sleeves measure about 4″ more around than Gildan at the same size. A Carhartt L is closest to a Gildan XL (the same around).
| Carhartt | Chest · length | Closest Gildan | Chest · length | Gildan is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carhartt S | 41¼″ · 28″ | Gildan M | 41¼″ · 27¼″ | the same around |
| Carhartt M | 45″ · 28½″ | Gildan L | 45″ · 28¼″ | the same around |
| Carhartt L | 49″ · 29″ | Gildan XL | 49″ · 29¼″ | the same around |
| Carhartt XL | 53″ · 30″ | Gildan XXL | 53″ · 30¼″ | the same around |
| Carhartt XXL | 56¾″ · 31″ | Gildan 3XL | 56¾″ · 31¼″ | the same around |
| Carhartt 3XL | 60¾″ · 32″ | none close |
From Carhartt: Carhartt Workwear Pocket Long Sleeve T-Shirt (K126). From Gildan: Gildan Heavy Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt (5400), Gildan Ultra Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt (2400), Gildan Heavy Blend Hooded Sweatshirt (18500), Gildan Heavy Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt (18000). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
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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.