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MEASURING FOR PROPER FIT
SHIRTS:
1.NECK: Circumference of the neck.
2.SLEEVE LENGTH: Place one end of the tape at the bottom of the
collar at the center of the back and mark distance around the
elbow to the bottom of the wrist with arm slightly bent.
3.For conversion to S - 4XL sizes, see chart below.
PANTS:
1.WAIST: Taken at the top of the hipbone over shirt (not over pants).
Tape should only be held snug, do not hold tape tight.
2.INSEAM: Taken from the base of the crotch to the top of the shoe
or boot. For jeans, add one inch.
COVERALLS:
1.CHEST SIZE: Taken at fullest point of the chest, keep tape under
arms and around shoulder blades. (Take over clothing, preferably
over garments worn with coveralls.)
2.LENGTH: We suggest using your same inseam measurement for
pants, but subtracting 1 to 2 inches to accommodate Dickies
lower crotch construction.
JACKETS:
1.CHEST SIZE: Taken at full point of the chest, keep tape up under
arms and around shoulder blades. 9Take over clothing, preferably
over garments worn with jacket.)
2.SLEEVE LENGTH: Place one end of the tape at the bottom of the
collar at the center of the back and mark the distance around the
elbow to the outer edge of the wrist.
WOMEN:
1.HIP: Take with heels together around the fullest point.
2.CHEST: Take at the fullest point of the bust and across shoulder
blades. Hold tape level and firmly but not tight.
3.For conversion of women's pant sizes to men's waist sizes, please
see the conversion chart at right.
4.For Short Sleeve, Long Sleeve and Bib Coveralls, women's sizes,
see pages 17, 30, and 31.
FOR THE BEST FIT USE THESE CHARTS
Converting Men's Shirt Sizes
For Small Through 4XL
Use this chart for converting men's shirt sizes to a S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL,
or 4XL size. Measure your chest size and neck (as shown on the
illustration to the left), to determine which size fits you best.
MEN'S SHIRT SIZES:
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CHEST |
NECK |
| S |
36 |
14-14.5 |
| M |
38-40 |
15-15.5 |
| L |
42-44 |
16-16.5 |
| XL |
46-48 |
17-17.5 |
| XXL |
50-52 |
18-18.5 |
| 3XL |
54-56 |
19-19.5 |
| 4XL |
58-60 |
20-20.5 |
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