Does Hanes run big or small?
Hanes tees run true to size, within ¾″ of other brands at the same size.
Tees: true to size, within ¾″ of other brands at the same size
| Size | Hanes chest · length | Other brands (typical) | Hanes is |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 35¼″ · 27″ | 38½″ · 26¾″ | 3¼″ snugger |
| M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | 41″ · 27½″ | 1¾″ snugger |
| L | 43″ · 28¾″ | 43½″ · 28½″ | ½″ snugger |
| XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | 46¾″ · 29¼″ | the same around |
| XXL | 51″ · 31¾″ | 50″ · 30″ | ¾″ roomier |
| 3XL | 55″ · 32¾″ | 55″ · 31¼″ | the same around |
Hanes tees here: Hanes Beefy-T (5180), Hanes Essential-T (5280), Hanes Authentic T-Shirt (5250), Hanes Perfect-T (4980). Compared with 37 tees from other brands.
Hanes compared with
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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.