How to find the size guide for the item you are looking at
Short answer: Each brand has its own size chart, because sizes are not the same across brands. Find the chart for that particular brand before you choose a size, so the choice rests on your measurements.
The chart belongs to the brand
A size M does not mean the same at two brands. Each brand cuts to its own measurements and shape, so you may wear one size in one brand and another in the next. Always use the chart for the brand you are looking at. See why the same size does not fit across brands.
Find the brand chart
The charts are gathered by brand. Check which brand the item is from and find that chart. It shows which measurements each size matches, usually chest, waist and hips. For men, see for example the JBS of Denmark size guide for men, where the measurements are listed for each size.
For women
For women, each brand also has its own chart, and the measurements can vary more than you might think. So look at the chart for the brand you are considering, even if you know your size from another. See for example the Bamboo Basics size guide for women, where each size is described with measurements.
Measure yourself once
Chest, waist and hips do not change from week to week. Measure them once with a soft tape measure and write the numbers down, perhaps on your phone. Then they are ready whenever you compare with a chart. Measure over thin clothing or directly on the body. See the measuring guide.
Compare with the chart
Once you have your measurements, put them next to the brand chart and find the size where the numbers fit best. Look at the measurement that matters most for the item. For briefs it is the hips, for a T-shirt it is the chest. If the numbers match, the choice is easy.
When in doubt
If your measurements fall between two sizes, choose by how the clothes should fit. Underwear and base layers should sit close without squeezing, while a T-shirt may have a little room. Think too about what you usually prefer. Read more about being between two sizes.
If the chart does not fit you
Not every body follows a chart. If your chest matches one size and your hips another, choose by the part that matters most for the item. For underwear that is usually the hips and waist. See the styles in bamboo underwear for women, where each item has its own chart.
If it does not fit
If the item does not fit when it arrives, you can exchange it for another size through the returns portal. It is always easier to get it right the first time, though, so use the chart and your measurements before you order. How an exchange works is under returns and exchanges.
The general guide
Besides the brand charts, there is a general guide to choosing sizes in bamboo clothing. It explains how the fabric behaves and what to look out for with different types of clothing. It is a good place to start if you are new. See the size guide.
Write your size down
Once you have found the size that fits in a brand, write it down with the brand name. Next time you order from that brand, you can choose straight away. A short list on your phone with measurements and sizes per brand saves time and lowers the risk of an exchange.
Frequently asked questions
Why does each brand have its own chart?
Because sizes are not standardised across brands. Each brand cuts to its own measurements, so an M at one brand can match an L at another.
Which measurements do I need?
Usually chest, waist and hips. Measure them once with a soft tape measure, write the numbers down and compare with the chart for the brand you are looking at.
What do I do between two sizes?
Choose by how the clothes should fit. Underwear and base layers sit close, while a T-shirt may have a little room. Think about what you usually prefer, too.
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