Size guide for Resteröds

Short answer: Resteröds uses standard men's sizes from S to XXL. Underpants are chosen by waist and t-shirts by chest, and the measurements in the chart are a better starting point than the size you usually buy.

Find the chart

The measurements are in the Resteröds size guide. Use it especially if you are unsure between two sizes, or if it is your first time buying the brand. The chart shows centimetres, which you can compare directly with your own figures without guessing from a letter size.

Underpants

Waist is the deciding measurement, not your trouser size. Measure straight around where the waistband will sit, without pulling the tape tight. A size too small pinches at the waist and rides up, while one too large folds under your trousers. See the styles in bamboo underpants for men.

T-shirts

Chest decides the size, and the shoulder seam decides whether the shirt looks right. The seam should sit at the outer edge of the shoulder and not hang down over the arm. Measure the chest straight around with your arms by your sides. See the range in bamboo t-shirts for men.

Socks

Socks are sold in ranges by shoe size. Choose the range your shoe size sits in the middle of, and go up one if you are right on the border, as socks that are too small wear through faster at the heel and toe. Read more in sock sizes.

Compare with something you own

Measure a piece of clothing you like by laying it flat and measuring across the chest or waistband. Hold the figures against the chart. It is more precise than guessing, and you can see straight away whether a size will sit closer or looser. See our measuring guide.

After washing

Washing at 40 degrees and air drying keeps the size. The tumble dryer is the main reason clothes shrink or lose their shape, so it is best left alone. Turn t-shirts inside out and use a mild detergent. There is more advice in our washing guide.

Why measurements beat habit

Most people buy the size they always buy, and that goes wrong when a brand changes its cut or range. A measurement in centimetres does not change, which makes it the only reliable way. Write your figures down once, and you will have them next time you shop.

The full range

If you want to see what the brand makes beyond underpants and t-shirts, everything is gathered under Resteröds. There you can see the material, colours and sizes for each item. Use the same chart for every piece, and measure the part of the body that piece needs to fit.

Close or relaxed fit

If a t-shirt is to be worn on its own, many people choose the size the measurements point to. If it is a base layer under a shirt or knitwear, a closer fit can work better so it does not fold. Think about how you will wear it before choosing between two sizes.

Frequently asked questions

What sizes does Resteröds use

Standard men's sizes from S to XXL. Go by the chart measurements rather than your usual size, because cuts and ranges can vary from one style to another.

Which measurement do I use for underpants

Your waist, measured straight around where the waistband will sit. That is the figure the chart uses, and it is more precise than the trouser size you usually buy.