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Choose size with measured facts
The made-to-order products list S, M, L, XL and XXL, but no manufacturer measurement chart has been verified. Do not infer a chest width or body length from a letter alone. We will add product-specific numbers only after physical verification.
Measure a garment you own
Choose a tee, hoodie or sweatshirt that fits the way you like. Lay it flat on a level surface without stretching the fabric. Measure across the chest from underarm to underarm, then double that width if you want a body circumference comparison. Measure body length from the highest shoulder point to the lower hem. For sleeves, measure from shoulder seam to cuff. Write down the numbers and the garment type.
Compare like with like
A tee, pullover hoodie and crewneck sweatshirt can use different patterns even if the label size matches. Compare a finished tee chart with a tee you own, not with a hoodie. Consider whether you want room for a base layer. A relaxed silhouette and a close fit can feel very different at the same chest measurement.
Measurements to check
| Measurement | How to take it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Across a flat garment below the armholes | Primary room through the body |
| Body length | Highest shoulder point to hem | Where the garment sits at the waist or hip |
| Sleeve | Shoulder seam to cuff | Arm coverage and cuff position |
| Shoulder | Seam to seam across the upper back | How the garment sits at the top |
Between sizes
If your measurement falls between two verified sizes, compare the fit you prefer with the difference in chest and length. A hoodie intended for layering may call for more room than a tee. Do not rely on a generic “size up” rule until the actual fabric and cut are known. If a chart seems inconsistent, contact us before ordering.
What is still unknown
The site has not received confirmed garment measurements, fabric shrinkage guidance, model measurements or supplier tolerance ranges. The generated product images cannot establish those facts. We will state each verified chart in the final listing and explain whether measurements are for the body or the garment.
After delivery
If a delivered garment does not fit, you may request a return or exchange within 60 days of delivery. A size exchange is subject to inventory. For a change-of-mind exchange, you pay return postage and Dwtees pays outbound postage on the exchange. Read Returns & Exchanges and Refund Policy.
Questions and support
Email [email protected] with the product or order number and a short explanation. Never include a password or full payment card number. You can also start at the Help Center, read the FAQs, or use the support ticket link.
Why a letter size is only a starting point
S, M, L, XL and XXL are names for listed choices on the current digital mockups. They are not a verified measurement chart. Two blanks can both be labelled M while differing in chest width, shoulder position, body length, sleeve shape and the way the fabric moves. A printed tee also fits differently from a fleece hoodie or crewneck sweatshirt. Even within one garment family, a change of manufacturer or fabric weight can change the finished dimensions. For that reason, choose a size from the chart attached to the exact final product, not from a general memory of what you normally wear. Dwtees will add manufacturer measurements only after the selected blank and production route are confirmed.
Start with a garment that already fits
The most useful comparison is a similar garment that you own and wear comfortably. Choose a tee to compare with a tee, a pullover hoodie for a pullover hoodie and a crewneck sweatshirt for a crewneck sweatshirt. Wash and dry it as you normally would before measuring, because a garment straight from a store may not fit exactly like one in regular use. Lay it flat without stretching it. Smooth out folds gently and use a flexible tape measure. Record the width across the chest, the length from the shoulder to the hem, shoulder width and sleeve length. Measure twice if a seam or fold makes the edge hard to identify. The written numbers will be more reliable than a visual guess beside a product image.
Chest width and the room you prefer
Measure straight across the front from one underarm seam to the other while the garment lies flat. This is a flat width, not a body circumference. Some manufacturer charts use flat chest width; others describe the circumference around the body. Check the heading and units before comparing: a flat width multiplied by two gives an approximate garment circumference, but seam shape and stretch still matter. If the item you own has a relaxed fit, do not use its measurement to choose a close-fitting blank without considering the difference in ease. For hoodies and sweatshirts, think about whether you will wear a tee underneath. The final chart should state whether it describes a garment measurement or a recommended wearer measurement.
Body length, hem position and layering
Measure from the highest shoulder point beside the collar down to the bottom hem while the garment is flat. Avoid following a curved side seam or stretching a ribbed hem. Compare the number with a finished product chart in the same unit. A short tee may sit differently over high-waisted trousers than a long one; a sweatshirt hem can ride upward when the arms are raised. If you plan to layer a hoodie over another top, body length can matter as much as chest width. A larger letter size often changes both length and width, so increasing size to gain one measurement may change the overall silhouette. Dwtees will not recommend a particular size based on height or weight alone when the blank and measurement chart have not been confirmed.
Sleeves, shoulders and cuffs
For a garment with a defined shoulder seam, measure from the seam at the top of the sleeve to the cuff. If the design has dropped shoulders or raglan sleeves, look for the manufacturer’s own method, because the same measuring points may not apply. Shoulder width is usually measured across the back between seam points, with the garment flat. A sleeve can feel short because the shoulder sits too high, or long because the shoulder sits low; looking at sleeve length alone will not explain the fit. Ribbed cuffs can grip differently depending on material and cut. The digital mockup does not establish cuff width, shoulder construction or sleeve taper, so those details must be checked on the confirmed blank before customers are asked to choose a physical item.
Comparing inches and centimeters
Write down the unit used for every measurement. A chart in inches cannot be compared digit for digit with a tape measure read in centimeters. If you convert, use one consistent conversion method and round only at the end so a size near a boundary does not shift unexpectedly. Manufacturer charts may themselves allow a production tolerance, which should be stated with the final listing. Do not treat a small difference between two numbers as a promise of an exact finished dimension. Before checkout opens, Dwtees should provide the chart for the selected garment, show units clearly and explain any tolerance the manufacturer actually specifies. Until then, no numeric size recommendation on this page should be read as a specification for an item that can be purchased.
When you are between two sizes
Compare the measurements that affect your comfort most, then compare the look you want. Someone choosing a relaxed hoodie for layering may value more chest room, while someone choosing a tee under an overshirt may prefer less extra fabric. Check whether the larger size would also make the body or sleeves longer than you want. If only one dimension is borderline, a customer may need to choose which compromise is acceptable. Fabric stretch, wash behavior and cut can alter the decision; none has been verified for these made-to-order products. When the final chart is live, support can help interpret its numbers, but it cannot guarantee how a garment will feel on a specific body. The 60-day return and exchange policy remains available after a real item is delivered.
Tees: areas to inspect before ordering
For a tee, look at chest width, shoulder shape, body length and sleeve opening in the exact blank selected for the design. A crew neckline may feel different from a wider or higher collar even if the chest is the same. A heavyweight tee can hang differently from a lightweight one. Printing can also change the feel of the front panel, especially when a large design covers more area. The current concept image communicates an artwork direction and broad garment category; it is not evidence of a specific collar, fabric composition or finished print dimensions. Dwtees should include front and back photographs of a real sample, a blank model name and a chart before offering a tee for sale. A customer should be able to distinguish an illustrated preview from a verified product photograph.
Hoodies: room for a base layer
A pullover hoodie adds a hood, pocket or front panel and often a thicker fabric than a tee. Compare a hoodie you own with the final hoodie chart, leaving room for the layers you usually wear underneath. Check chest, length, sleeve and hem, plus the fit around the hood if the final supplier provides that measurement. Front pockets can constrain a print area, so the mockup’s artwork placement is not a final manufacturing specification. The exact hoodie blank and print method still need to be selected. A size that seems right from a generic letter scale might be too narrow over a tee or too long at the sleeves. Measuring an existing hoodie gives a more useful reference point than relying on a height-and-weight guess.
Sweatshirts: fit around the shoulder and waist
A crewneck sweatshirt can have a ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, with a body that is either straight or gently tapered. Compare the width where the hem falls, not only at the chest. If you prefer an easy fit, check whether the sleeves and shoulders of the next size up would still sit comfortably. If you prefer a neat silhouette, compare length as well as width before moving down a size. The digital mockup imagery does not establish fleece weight, interior finish or how the hem recovers after wear. Those are features of the eventual blank, not promises made by a concept illustration. Once a particular BurgerPrints garment SKU or another supplier blank is selected, its own chart should replace generic guidance on the final product page.
How colour and printing affect what you see
On-screen colour varies with the display, brightness and surrounding light. A concept mockup can show a colour direction without proving the exact dye or print result of a manufactured garment. A print on dark fabric may use different preparation than a print on light fabric; artwork size may also be limited by the garment’s pocket or seams. Do not use the current picture to judge exact print scale against your body measurements. Dwtees should produce or inspect a sample for each appearance-changing colour before presenting that colour as an available variation. Size variations may share an image when the visible design is the same, but colour variations need accurate visuals of the specific colour offered. Until that evidence is available, each design presents only its illustrated colour.
Questions to ask support about fit
Send the exact product title or link, the garment type, the measurements of a similar garment you own and the kind of fit you want. Ask whether the final blank, material and chart have been confirmed. Support should answer from the product’s published chart, not from an unverified manufacturer assumption. Do not send private body photographs or medical information to get an ordinary size recommendation. If a chart is missing, the correct answer is that the size cannot yet be chosen reliably for a paid order. If you are deciding between two verified sizes later, state which measurement concerns you most so support can point to the relevant rows. An email inquiry does not reserve stock or create a custom-size order.
What will be added before sales open
Each final product page should name the garment blank, state the fabric composition and fit, show a chart with the manufacturer’s measurement method and tolerance, and provide a clear care label. Appearance-changing colours should have accurate images, while every sellable size should map to a concrete SKU and real availability or a clearly disclosed made-to-order process. The site should also explain whether measurements describe the garment or the intended wearer. Dwtees has not yet completed those steps for the collection. The visible size buttons let visitors explore the planned range and save a design link; they are not a claim that a specific finished size is stocked. Confirm the size chart and product facts before placing an order; final payment awaits the connected gateway.