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Maybe if I purchased packs of all white basic men's t-shirts sizing would not be a
problem. I always buy an assortment of colors.
1. Purchased Gildan 100% cotton in a local store. Shoulders and fit across my chest
was fine. The neck opening was for a child. Had to ask for help pulling this t-shirt
over my head. Almost cut the darn thing off with a scissors!
2. Purchased a bunch of Hanes t-shirts from a popular wholesaler on the web.
Medium has been my size for several decades. They were too small. Fortunately,
this wholesaler provides a free return shipping label.
3. Visited another local store. I decided to try size large Fruit of the Loom t-shirts.
They fit like x-large. The shoulders drooped down, almost to my elbows!
I've never had a problem buying t-shirts that fit. Obviously, the size printed on the
fabric or listed on the web is not reliable anymore. Must I keep buying (and returning)
t-shirts until I find some that actually fit?
I see that a lot with brands that now outsource to asian countries. They have smaller men and Men's Medium or Large are relative to those men. An American man size would be much larger just by nature. I know it happens also with some women's brands that I've bought consistently for years. American women are curvy, whereas asian women sizes are like little boy sizes. So the only solution I've found is to seek out another brand that works. Usually that means higher prices. but the good news is the quality is better when you opt for American made or even stuff made in South America. Even better, European products are usually suitable.
Maybe if I purchased packs of all white basic men's t-shirts sizing would not be a
problem. I always buy an assortment of colors.
1. Purchased Gildan 100% cotton in a local store. Shoulders and fit across my chest
was fine. The neck opening was for a child. Had to ask for help pulling this t-shirt
over my head. Almost cut the darn thing off with a scissors!
2. Purchased a bunch of Hanes t-shirts from a popular wholesaler on the web.
Medium has been my size for several decades. They were too small. Fortunately,
this wholesaler provides a free return shipping label.
3. Visited another local store. I decided to try size large Fruit of the Loom t-shirts.
They fit like x-large. The shoulders drooped down, almost to my elbows!
I've never had a problem buying t-shirts that fit. Obviously, the size printed on the
fabric or listed on the web is not reliable anymore. Must I keep buying (and returning)
t-shirts until I find some that actually fit?
Yes until you find the right brand...then buy in bulk!
Most are made in China now, OP. They can't get the sizing right. Bring back the American garment industry! Create jobs.
And actually, many clothes aren't made in China anymore, but are made in third world countries such as Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, and some African and Latin American countries. Sometimes from year to year the sourcing can change hands.
Go to Marshals and fork a little more money for a better brand, like Klein, will fit great (of course I have no idea your body type). You may at first balk at paying such price for a simple whit t-shirt, but it is well worth the cost, and they will last a hell of a lot longer than those cheap brands you listed.
And actually, many clothes aren't made in China anymore, but are made in third world countries such as Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, and some African and Latin American countries. Sometimes from year to year the sourcing can change hands.
True. Or else the "American garment industry" has been re-defined, as the northern Mariana Islands, or Palau, or other small Pacific Island nation desperate for jobs.
And actually, many clothes aren't made in China anymore, but are made in third world countries such as Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, and some African and Latin American countries. Sometimes from year to year the sourcing can change hands.
This list pretty much matches what I see on my t-shirt labels. In many of these countries the people are smaller than Americans, they have trouble being consistent with American sizes.
I've had pretty good luck but I also keep my receipts and try on my purchase soon enough to return it if it doesn't fit.
This is a huge problem for many people--sizing has changed tremendously over the past couple of decades. The best you can do is consult the size chart--if there is one--before ordering. Fabric weave or knit and fabric weight has also changed for a single product, too. Quality has unquestionably declined for most things.
I went from a size 8 1/2 in a particular shoe I wore for work for 25 years to a 10 in the same shoe. This happened as the manufacturing was outsourced to China and I suspect even the specific manufacturer was changed over time. Right now I have shoes that range from 8 1/2 to 10 in my closet--and they all fit.
This is why I'll never buy clothes on Amazon. I have to try them on first! Some similar styles of shirts I'm an XS all the way to a Large. Seriously?!!
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