Comfort Colors vs Next Level: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Comfort Colors L is closest to a Next Level L (the same around). In long sleeves, a Comfort Colors L is closest to a Next Level XL (¾″ roomier).
Tees
Comfort Colors and Next Level tees measure about the same at the same size (within ¾″ around). A Comfort Colors L is closest to a Next Level L (the same around).
| Comfort Colors | Chest · length | Closest Next Level | Chest · length | Next Level is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Colors S | 35¾″ · 25½″ | Next Level XS | 34¼″ · 26″ | 1½″ snugger |
| Comfort Colors M | 39¾″ · 27″ | Next Level M | 40¼″ · 27¾″ | ½″ roomier |
| Comfort Colors L | 43″ · 28¼″ | Next Level L | 43″ · 28¾″ | the same around |
| Comfort Colors XL | 47″ · 29½″ | Next Level XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | the same around |
| Comfort Colors XXL | 51″ · 30¼″ | Next Level XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | the same around |
| Comfort Colors 3XL | 54½″ · 31¼″ | Next Level 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | ½″ roomier |
From Comfort Colors: Comfort Colors Heavyweight Ring Spun Tee (1717). From Next Level: Next Level Cotton Tee (3600), Next Level CVC Tee (6210). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
Comfort Colors long sleeves measure about 2¼″ more around than Next Level at the same size. A Comfort Colors L is closest to a Next Level XL (¾″ roomier).
| Comfort Colors | Chest · length | Closest Next Level | Chest · length | Next Level is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Colors S | 37¾″ · 26″ | Next Level S | 36¼″ · 27″ | 1½″ snugger |
| Comfort Colors M | 41¾″ · 27″ | Next Level L | 42¼″ · 28¾″ | ½″ roomier |
| Comfort Colors L | 45¼″ · 28¼″ | Next Level XL | 46″ · 29¾″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Comfort Colors XL | 48½″ · 29½″ | Next Level XXL | 50″ · 30¾″ | 1½″ roomier |
| Comfort Colors XXL | 52″ · 30¼″ | Next Level XXL | 50″ · 30¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| Comfort Colors 3XL | 55¼″ · 31¼″ | Next Level 3XL | 54″ · 31¾″ | 1½″ snugger |
From Comfort Colors: Comfort Colors Heavyweight Ring Spun Long Sleeve Tee (6014), Comfort Colors Ring Spun Crewneck Sweatshirt (1566). From Next Level: Next Level Cotton Long Sleeve Tee (3601). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
More: Comfort Colors sizing · Next Level 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.