Gildan vs J.Crew: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Gildan L is closest to a J.Crew L (½″ roomier). In long sleeves, a Gildan L is closest to a J.Crew L (1¼″ snugger).
Tees
J.Crew tees measure about 1″ more around than Gildan at the same size. A Gildan L is closest to a J.Crew L (½″ roomier).
| Gildan | Chest · length | Closest J.Crew | Chest · length | J.Crew is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan XS | 31¼″ · 26″ | none close | ||
| Gildan S | 35¼″ · 27″ | J.Crew XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | ½″ snugger |
| Gildan M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | 1½″ roomier |
| Gildan L | 43″ · 28¾″ | J.Crew L | 43½″ · 27¾″ | ½″ roomier |
| Gildan XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | J.Crew XL | 46½″ · 28¾″ | ½″ snugger |
| Gildan XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29¼″ | 1½″ snugger |
| Gildan 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | none close |
From Gildan: Gildan Heavy Cotton T-Shirt (5000), Gildan Ultra Cotton T-Shirt (2000), Gildan Softstyle T-Shirt (64000), Gildan DryBlend T-Shirt (8000). From J.Crew: J.Crew Broken-in T-Shirt, J.Crew Broken-in Pocket T-Shirt, J.Crew Vintage-wash Cotton Pocket T-shirt, J.Crew Wallace & Barnes 1950s-fit T-shirt. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
Gildan long sleeves measure about 1″ more around than J.Crew at the same size. A Gildan L is closest to a J.Crew L (1¼″ snugger).
| Gildan | Chest · length | Closest J.Crew | Chest · length | J.Crew is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan XS | 35¼″ · 25″ | J.Crew XS | 35″ · 26″ | the same around |
| Gildan S | 37¼″ · 26½″ | J.Crew S | 38″ · 26″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Gildan M | 41¼″ · 27¼″ | J.Crew M | 41″ · 26¾″ | the same around |
| Gildan L | 45″ · 28¼″ | J.Crew L | 43¾″ · 28″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| Gildan XL | 49″ · 29¼″ | J.Crew XXL | 49¾″ · 29½″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Gildan XXL | 53″ · 30¼″ | none close | ||
| Gildan 3XL | 56¾″ · 31¼″ | none close |
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). From J.Crew: J.Crew Long-sleeve Washed Piqué Polo Shirt, J.Crew Wallace & Barnes Heritage-weight Cotton Long-sleeve T-shirt, J.Crew Summit Midweight Thermal-knit Henley, J.Crew Summerweight Waffle-knit Cotton Henley. 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.