District vs Hanes: which size fits the same?
In tees, a District L is closest to a Hanes L (1″ roomier).
Tees
District and Hanes tees measure about the same at the same size (within ¾″ around). A District L is closest to a Hanes L (1″ roomier).
| District | Chest · length | Closest Hanes | Chest · length | Hanes is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District XS | 34¼″ · 26″ | Hanes S | 35¼″ · 27″ | 1″ roomier |
| District S | 37¼″ · 27″ | Hanes S | 35¼″ · 27″ | 2″ snugger |
| District M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | Hanes M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | the same around |
| District L | 42¼″ · 28¾″ | Hanes L | 43″ · 28¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| District XL | 46″ · 29¾″ | Hanes XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| District XXL | 49″ · 30¾″ | Hanes XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | 2″ snugger |
| District 3XL | 53″ · 31¼″ | Hanes 3XL | 55″ · 32¾″ | 2″ roomier |
From District: District Very Important Tee (DT6000), District The Concert Tee (DT5000), District Re-Tee (DT8000). From Hanes: Hanes Beefy-T (5180), Hanes Essential-T (5280), Hanes Authentic T-Shirt (5250), Hanes Perfect-T (4980). 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.