T-Shirt Size Chart South Africa: Order the Right Curve
T-Shirt Size Chart questions answered by the team that prints it every day. Platinum Digital Printing runs its own presses, embroidery machines and large-format printers in Randburg, Johannesburg — this guide shares what we tell our own clients, with no sales fog.
Standard Adult Sizing
SA unisex tees run XS (small-cut) through 5XL, with chest widths stepping roughly 5cm per size. Ladies’ cuts run smaller and shorter — never order unisex assuming it covers ladies’ fit.
When teams span both, order both cuts; morale beats marginal admin.
The Size-Curve Formula
For mixed adult teams the proven curve is roughly: 5% S, 20% M, 30% L, 25% XL, 15% 2XL, 5% 3XL+ — adjust for your workforce’s reality.
Over-ordering M and L slightly is cheaper than reorder freight for two shirts.
Kids Sizing
Kids run 3-4 through 13-14 by age bands. Schools should size a sample class before bulk orders — age labels vary between garment brands.
For exact numbers, send your brief to Platinum Digital Printing — quotes come back within the hour on business days, with a free artwork check and digital proof before anything prints.
Fit and Fabric Shrinkage
Quality cotton pre-shrinks minimally; budget cotton can lose a size in hot washes. We stock brands that hold their labels honest.
Because production happens in-house at our Randburg centre, Gauteng clients can collect same-day on many products, and national orders courier within 1–3 working days.
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T-Shirt Size Chart — Frequently Asked Questions
What t-shirt sizes are standard in South Africa?
XS–5XL adult unisex, separate ladies’ cuts, kids by age bands 3-4 to 13-14.
How do I order sizes for a team?
Use a size curve: mostly M/L/XL with tails either side — or send us headcount and we curve it for you.
Do printed shirts shrink?
Quality garments shrink minimally; wash cold and line-dry to keep both fabric and print perfect.
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