Comfort Colors vs Gildan: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Comfort Colors L is closest to a Gildan L (the same around). In long sleeves, a Comfort Colors L is closest to a Gildan L (the same around).
Tees
Comfort Colors and Gildan tees measure about the same at the same size (within ¾″ around). A Comfort Colors L is closest to a Gildan L (the same around).
| Comfort Colors | Chest · length | Closest Gildan | Chest · length | Gildan is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Colors S | 35¾″ · 25½″ | Gildan S | 35¼″ · 27″ | ½″ snugger |
| Comfort Colors M | 39¾″ · 27″ | Gildan M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | ½″ snugger |
| Comfort Colors L | 43″ · 28¼″ | Gildan L | 43″ · 28¾″ | the same around |
| Comfort Colors XL | 47″ · 29½″ | Gildan XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | the same around |
| Comfort Colors XXL | 51″ · 30¼″ | Gildan XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | the same around |
| Comfort Colors 3XL | 54½″ · 31¼″ | Gildan 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | ½″ roomier |
From Comfort Colors: Comfort Colors Heavyweight Ring Spun Tee (1717). 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
Comfort Colors and Gildan long sleeves measure about the same at the same size (within ¾″ around). A Comfort Colors L is closest to a Gildan L (the same around).
| Comfort Colors | Chest · length | Closest Gildan | Chest · length | Gildan is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Colors S | 37¾″ · 26″ | Gildan S | 37¼″ · 26½″ | ½″ snugger |
| Comfort Colors M | 41¾″ · 27″ | Gildan M | 41¼″ · 27¼″ | ½″ snugger |
| Comfort Colors L | 45¼″ · 28¼″ | Gildan L | 45″ · 28¼″ | the same around |
| Comfort Colors XL | 48½″ · 29½″ | Gildan XL | 49″ · 29¼″ | ½″ roomier |
| Comfort Colors XXL | 52″ · 30¼″ | Gildan XXL | 53″ · 30¼″ | 1″ roomier |
| Comfort Colors 3XL | 55¼″ · 31¼″ | Gildan 3XL | 56¾″ · 31¼″ | 1½″ roomier |
From Comfort Colors: Comfort Colors Heavyweight Ring Spun Long Sleeve Tee (6014), Comfort Colors Ring Spun Crewneck Sweatshirt (1566). 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.
More: Comfort Colors sizing · Gildan 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.