Men's to Women's Apparel Sizing for Company Swag (Conversion Chart)
Unisex and men's apparel run on the same size scale, so a woman who wears a women's medium usually needs a unisex small for a fitted look or a unisex medium for a relaxed one — roughly one size down from her women's size. Because cut, not just size, differs between styles, the reliable approach for company swag is to offer both men's and women's cuts, publish garment measurements, and let each person choose their own size.
Quick conversion chart
Use this as a starting point only. Unisex tees are cut straight through the body with wider shoulders and a longer sleeve than women's cuts.
Why unisex-only ordering causes problems
- Shoulder seams sit wide and sleeves hang long on many body types
- The straight body shape fits differently through the hip
- Length runs long, so items get worn less or not at all
- Restricting the catalog to unisex quietly signals the gear was not made for part of your team
Offering both cuts usually costs nothing extra on an on-demand catalog, since nothing is bought in advance.
Publish measurements, not just letters
Letter sizes are inconsistent between brands and styles. Chest width and body length measured flat are not. For each product in your store, publish the garment measurements from the manufacturer's spec sheet — it cuts exchange requests significantly.
- Chest width, measured one inch below the armhole
- Body length from the high point of the shoulder
- Sleeve length
- Note whether the fit is fitted, classic, or oversized
Do not forget extended sizes
If your catalog stops at XL, part of your team is excluded from the program on day one. Check that your chosen styles carry 2XL through 4XL before you approve them, and check whether extended sizes carry an upcharge so it does not surprise you at checkout.
How to collect sizes without a spreadsheet
This removes the two worst parts of a swag rollout — chasing responses and holding a list of everyone's sizes and home addresses in a shared file.
- Send each person a claim link rather than a form you have to compile.
- Show cut options, the size chart, and the measurements on the same page.
- Have them enter their own shipping address at the same time.
- Send one reminder before the production cutoff.
- Let people change their selection until the order is placed.
FAQ
What unisex size should a woman order for a company t-shirt?
Typically one size down from her usual women's size for a fitted look, or the same size for a relaxed look. Checking the chest width measurement is more reliable than the letter size.
Should we order all swag in unisex sizes?
No. Offer both men's and women's cuts plus extended sizes. On an on-demand catalog this adds no inventory risk.
How do we handle sizes for a fully remote team?
Send a claim link so each employee selects their own size and enters their shipping address, and ship each item directly to them.