Nike vs Sunspel: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Nike L is closest to a Sunspel XL (the same around). In polos, a Nike L is closest to a Sunspel XL (1¼″ snugger).
Tees
Nike tees measure about 3″ more around than Sunspel at the same size. A Nike L is closest to a Sunspel XL (the same around).
| Nike | Chest · length | Closest Sunspel | Chest · length | Sunspel is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike XS | 33¼″ · 26″ | Sunspel XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| Nike S | 37¾″ · 27½″ | Sunspel S | 37″ · 26¾″ | ¾″ snugger |
| Nike M | 40½″ · 27½″ | Sunspel L | 41¾″ · 27¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Nike L | 44¼″ · 28¾″ | Sunspel XL | 44″ · 28½″ | the same around |
| Nike XL | 48¼″ · 29½″ | Sunspel 3XL | 48½″ · 30″ | the same around |
| Nike XXL | 52″ · 30¼″ | none close | ||
| Nike 3XL | 56″ · 31″ | none close |
From Nike: Nike Team rLegend Tee, Nike Legend Tee, Nike Core Cotton Tee. From Sunspel: Sunspel Classic T-Shirt. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Polos
Nike polos measure about 4¾″ more around than Sunspel at the same size. A Nike L is closest to a Sunspel XL (1¼″ snugger).
| Nike | Chest · length | Closest Sunspel | Chest · length | Sunspel is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike XS | 37″ · 28¾″ | Sunspel S | 37″ · 26½″ | the same around |
| Nike S | 40¼″ · 29¼″ | Sunspel M | 39¾″ · 27¼″ | ½″ snugger |
| Nike M | 43¼″ · 29½″ | Sunspel L | 42½″ · 28″ | ¾″ snugger |
| Nike L | 46½″ · 30¼″ | Sunspel XL | 45¼″ · 28¾″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| Nike XL | 50½″ · 31½″ | Sunspel 3XL | 50¼″ · 30¼″ | the same around |
| Nike XXL | 54½″ · 32¾″ | none close | ||
| Nike 3XL | 58¼″ · 34″ | none close |
From Nike: Nike Dri-FIT Micro Pique 2.0 Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Victory Solid Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Legacy Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Vertical Mesh Polo, Nike Dry Essential Solid Polo. From Sunspel: Sunspel Riviera Polo Shirt (Slim Fit). 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.