Size Guide
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The short version
- Adult sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL (+$3) and 3XL (+$5).
- Youth sizes: YS, YM, YL and YXL.
- Practice pinnie: one size.
- No numeric chart on the site yet. The best guide is a jersey the player already owns and likes. Measure it as shown below and compare.
- Want a size chart? Email support@jerzy.shop and ask for one. We reply within 24 hours on business days.
- Wrong size? Returns are accepted within 60 days from delivery; see Returns & Exchanges.
Sizes we offer
| Product type | Sizes | Price note |
|---|---|---|
| Adult jerseys and uniform sets | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL | 2XL adds $3; 3XL adds $5 |
| Youth jerseys and youth uniform set | YS, YM, YL, YXL | Same price across youth sizes |
| Mesh practice pinnie | One size | No size choice |
The size labels above are the exact options you will see on each product page. Adult sizes are on the products in the basketball, soccer, baseball and uniform sets collections. Youth sizes are on the products in the youth jerseys collection.
Why we do not show measurements
We would rather tell you nothing than tell you something wrong. We do not have a measurement chart we are ready to publish, so this page does not list numbers. Instead it shows you how to size from a jersey that already fits, which is the most reliable method for most players anyway. If you want to compare against a chart before ordering, email us with the product name and ask for one.
How to measure a jersey you own
Pick a jersey or athletic top the player already wears and likes the fit of, ideally from the same sport. You need a tape measure or a ruler and a flat surface such as a table or a clean floor.
Chest width
- Lay the jersey flat, front facing up, and smooth out any wrinkles without stretching it.
- Find the armpits: the points where the sleeve or armhole seam meets the side.
- Measure straight across from one armpit to the other just below the armholes.
- Write the number down. This is the flat chest width, half the way round the jersey.
Length
- Keep the jersey flat, front facing up.
- Find the highest point of the shoulder, where the shoulder seam meets the collar.
- Measure straight down to the bottom hem.
- Write the number down. This is the body length.
Tips for an accurate result
- Measure the jersey, not the body. A body measurement and a garment measurement are different things.
- Do not pull the tape tight or stretch the fabric.
- For a button-down baseball jersey, fasten the buttons before measuring the chest.
- For a reversible jersey, measure either side; both sides are the same garment.
- Measure twice. If the two results differ, use the average.
When you have the chest width and length, email them to us with the product you are considering, and we will help you match a size. You can also use them to compare against a chart we send you.
Fit by sport
Different sports tend to wear jerseys differently. Use this as a guide to what kind of jersey to measure and how a player usually likes it to sit.
Basketball
Basketball jerseys are sleeveless and are usually worn with room through the body, so players can move their arms freely when shooting or defending. Many players tuck them into the shorts during games. If you are sizing for the name and number basketball jersey or the side-stripe jersey, measure another sleeveless jersey or tank, not a T-shirt, because a T-shirt’s chest width can mislead you. The shooting shirt is a top for warm-ups, so compare it with a T-shirt the player owns.
Soccer
Soccer jerseys are short-sleeved or long-sleeved and are often worn closer to the body than basketball jerseys. Players usually tuck them in or wear them loose over shorts, depending on the club. For the long-sleeve jersey, players who wear a base layer underneath on cold mornings may want a little extra room. Goalkeepers often like a bit more space for padded undershirts; keep that in mind when choosing a size for the goalkeeper jersey.
Baseball and softball
Baseball jerseys are worn over an undershirt and are usually sized for comfort through the shoulders when throwing and batting. Compare the full-button and two-button jerseys with a button-down or polo-style top the player owns. For the sleeveless softball jersey, compare with a sleeveless top.
Practice wear
The practice pinnie is one size and is meant to go over a shirt, so there is no size to choose. The reversible practice jersey comes in sizes; size it like a basketball jersey.
Comparing two jerseys you own
Sometimes a player has two jerseys and likes neither fit completely: one is a little tight, the other a little long. Measure both. The chest width of the tighter one tells you the lowest number to aim for, and the length of the longer one tells you the most length the player is happy with. Send both pairs of numbers to us with the product name and we will help you choose a size between them.
If the player has no jersey at all, a plain T-shirt or athletic top that fits well is the next best reference. Say in your email that it is a T-shirt, because T-shirts and sleeveless jerseys sit differently on the body.
Common sizing situations
| Situation | What we suggest |
|---|---|
| Player usually wears M but likes a roomy basketball fit | Measure their favourite basketball jersey and compare; many players in this case choose one size up |
| Youth player between YM and YL | For a full season, the larger size; for one event, the size closest to a jersey they own |
| Older youth player who has outgrown YXL | Measure a jersey that fits and ask us to compare with adult S |
| Goalkeeper who wears padding underneath | Measure over the padded undershirt they play in, or a jersey that fits over it |
| Baseball player who wears a thick undershirt | Measure a jersey they wear over that undershirt |
| Coach wants a jersey to wear over clothes on the sideline | Measure a top worn over a sweater, or go one size up from usual |
| Player cannot measure before your order deadline | Use their usual top size and note it in your roster; returns are accepted within 60 days from delivery |
Size and price
Size changes the price only for 2XL and 3XL: 2XL adds $3 and 3XL adds $5 to the jersey price. Personalisation is priced separately and is the same in every size: player name +$6, number +$4 and team word +$5, each only when filled in. Youth sizes YS–YXL are priced the same as each other. The total for each cart line is shown before you add it to the cart, so a team manager can see the exact cost of each player’s jersey.
Do names and numbers change with size?
The name, number and team word are printed on every size, and the live preview on each product page shows how they are placed. Name and team word fields allow up to 12 characters, and numbers run from 0 to 99, whatever the size. If you have a long name on a small youth size and want to see how it looks, check the live preview before adding it to the cart.
Uniform sets
Each uniform set comes as a jersey and shorts in one size. Choose the size that suits the player overall. If a player usually needs a larger size in shorts than in tops, or the other way round, let the more important fit decide; for many players that is the jersey. If you are unsure, email us with the measurements of a jersey and shorts the player owns before you order. The sets are the basketball uniform set, the soccer uniform set and the youth basketball uniform set.
Youth sizes
Youth jerseys run YS, YM, YL and YXL. Children’s sizes are labelled differently by different brands, so the label on a jersey a child already owns is only a rough guide. Measure that jersey instead, as described above.
A player between two youth sizes
This is the most common sizing question we get. A few points to help:
- Growing players usually do better in the larger size, so the jersey lasts the whole season.
- A youth player who is already at YXL in other clothing may fit an adult S better; measure a jersey that fits them now and ask us to compare.
- If the jersey is for a single tournament this weekend and must fit now, choose the size closest to a jersey they already own.
The youth products are the youth basketball jersey, the youth soccer jersey and the youth baseball jersey.
Sizing a whole team
Getting every size right on a roster of twelve or more takes a bit of organisation. Here is a method that works:
- Send the players or parents a short message asking for their size, and ask anyone unsure to measure a jersey they own.
- Collect the answers in your roster next to each name and number.
- Flag anyone who answered “between sizes” and decide with them before ordering.
- Remember that 2XL adds $3 and 3XL adds $5, so include that in any team kit fee you collect.
- Add each player as a separate cart line with their own size.
- Before checking out, read each cart line’s size against the roster.
Sizing for a mixed team
Mixed adult and youth teams are common, for example a youth squad with an adult coach jersey. Add adults from the adult product pages and youth players from the youth pages. Use the same colour on each so the team matches.
Sizing before tryouts
If you are ordering before you know who will make the team, order a spread of sizes in reversible practice jerseys, or use the one-size pinnie, and order personalised game jerseys once the roster is settled.
If the size is wrong
We accept returns within 60 days from delivery, and for change-of-mind returns we pay the return postage with a free return label. If a player’s jersey does not fit, email support@jerzy.shop with the order number, the player’s line and the size they need, and we will explain the next steps. Personalised jerseys are printed exactly as ordered, so please check the returns page for how it applies to them. Within 24 hours of ordering, you can still change a size before it is made; see Cancel or Change an Order.
Avoiding the most common sizing mistake
The mistake we see most is a size picked for the wrong cart line: a team manager changes the name and number for the next player but forgets to change the size. Before checkout, read the cart line by line against your roster, size first.
Caring for the fit
Follow the care label inside each jersey. Turning printed jerseys inside out before washing is a good general habit for protecting names and numbers. If you are unsure about care for a particular product, email us.
Requesting a size chart
To get a size chart, use the size chart request email or write to support@jerzy.shop. Tell us:
- the product or products you are considering;
- whether you need adult, youth or both;
- the chest width and length of a jersey that fits, if you have them.
We reply within 24 hours on business days.