Size Guide
Every piece here is made for your order, so there is no exchange for fit. Two minutes with a tape measure now is worth more than any returns policy.
Measure a garment you already own
The most reliable way to size anything is to measure something in your wardrobe that already fits the way you want this to fit. Lay it flat, smooth out the wrinkles, and take these two numbers.
- Width. Straight across the chest, one inch below where the sleeve meets the body. Measure the garment flat, from edge to edge, and do not double it.
- Length. From the highest point of the shoulder straight down to the hem.
Then compare those two numbers to the measurements below. Match the width first. Length is easier to live with than a chest that pulls.
Measure yourself instead
If there is nothing suitable to copy, stand relaxed and run the tape around the fullest part of your chest, level all the way round and snug without compressing. A garment that fits comfortably will measure roughly two to four inches more around than your chest does.
How each piece is cut
| Piece | Cut | If you are between sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Unisex Hoodie | Classic and roomy, heavy blend fleece with a full front pouch | Take the smaller size unless you want it oversized |
| Unisex Midweight Hoodie | Straight unisex fit, cotton faced fleece, less bulk than the heavy blend | Take the smaller size |
| Athletic T-Shirt | Comfortable fit in a four-way stretch sports mesh, cut and sewn | Take the larger size if you want it loose over the shoulders |
| Rash Guard | Slim fitted with flat seams, and longer in the body than a tee | Take the larger size unless you want it compressive |
| Tank Top | Relaxed fit, premium knit, cut and sewn | Take the smaller size |
Two things worth knowing
Sizing on unisex garments follows a straight cut rather than a shaped one. If you usually wear a womens size, taking one size down from your usual is the common answer, and taking your usual size gives a deliberately loose fit.
The all-over-print pieces, which are the athletic tee, the rash guard and the tank, are cut and sewn from printed panels rather than printed onto a finished blank. Every one is stitched individually, so allow a small tolerance on the measurements either way.
Still unsure
Write to orders@alphamerch.store with your usual size and what you want the fit to feel like, and we will tell you which one to order. It is a faster conversation than a return we cannot offer.