📐 Chest / Bust (1/2 Flat)
Measure straight across the chest exactly 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the bottom armpit seam, from outer edge to outer edge.
Technical Garment Specifications · Pro Sizing Blocks
Athletic Teamwear
Size Guide
Accurate sizing blocks, pad-clearance measurements & custom grading curves.
Precision grading is fundamental to athlete performance. Use our verified athletic sizing blocks for ice hockey, American football, 7v7, soccer, and basketball, or submit your own custom tech pack specifications for bulk teamwear manufacturing.
- Size Coverage
- YXXS – 6XL
- Measurement Units
- Inches & CM
- Cut Standards
- USAH, NFHS, FIFA
- Factory Tolerance
- ±0.5" (±1.2 cm)
Standard Factory Protocol
How to Measure Garments Accurately
To avoid sizing discrepancies, all measurements must be taken with the garment laid completely flat on a smooth surface. Smooth out all fabric wrinkles without stretching the knit or elastane yarn.
📏 Body Length (HPS)
Measure from the Highest Point of the Shoulder (where the collar meets the shoulder seam) straight down to the bottom hemline.
🛡️ Pad Clearance (Pads On)
For contact sports, verify whether measurements reflect bare body dimensions or accommodate shoulder and rib protectors.
🩳 Waist & Inseam
Measure the relaxed waistband edge-to-edge. For inseam, measure from the center crotch junction down to the bottom leg cuff hem.
Select your sport discipline below to view detailed sizing specs for player cuts, goalie cuts, and compression silhouettes.
⚠️ Ice Hockey Pad Clearance Notice
Hockey jerseys are designed to fit generously over shoulder pads and elbow pads. The "Chest Width" listed below is the flat garment measurement (double this number for full circumference). A 25" flat chest provides a 50" garment circumference, ideal for an adult player with a 38"–40" bare chest wearing senior protective equipment.
Senior & Youth Player Ice Hockey Jerseys
| Size Code | Chest (Flat 1/2) | Body Length (HPS) | Sleeve Length | Player Chest Fit (With Pads) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Small (Y-S) | 19.0" | 23.0" | 22.5" | 26–28" |
| Youth Medium (Y-M) | 20.5" | 25.0" | 24.5" | 28–30" |
| Youth Large (Y-L) | 22.0" | 27.0" | 26.5" | 30–32" |
| Senior Small (SR-S) | 23.5" | 29.0" | 30.0" | 34–36" |
| Senior Medium (SR-M) | 25.0" | 30.5" | 31.5" | 38–40" |
| Senior Large (SR-L) | 26.5" | 31.5" | 32.5" | 42–44" |
| Senior XL (SR-XL) | 28.0" | 32.5" | 33.5" | 46–48" |
| Senior 2XL (SR-2XL) | 29.5" | 33.5" | 34.5" | 50–52" |
Goalie Cut (GC) Ice Hockey Jerseys
| Goalie Size | Chest (Flat 1/2) | Arm Sleeve Circumference | Body Length | Target Goalie Body Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Goalie (INT-GC) | 28.0" | 22.0" | 29.0" | Intermediate chest protector (Height 5'0"–5'6") |
| Senior Goalie GC-58 | 31.0" | 24.5" | 31.0" | Senior chest protector (Height 5'7"–6'0") |
| Senior Goalie GC-60 | 33.0" | 26.0" | 32.0" | Large senior/pro chest unit (Height 6'1"+) |
⚠️ Football Shoulder Pad Expansion Allowance
American football jerseys are engineered with heavy-duty mechanical stretch mesh side panels and 4-way stretch spandex cowls. The numbers below reflect the jersey laid flat. Skill Cuts feature tapered sleeves and high armholes; Lineman Cuts feature enlarged chest blocks and elastic hem binding to fit securely over bulkier equipment.
Adult & Youth American Football Game Jerseys
| Size | Chest (Flat 1/2) | Shoulder Pad Width | Back Length | Bare Chest Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Medium (Y-M) | 17.5" | 15.0" | 25.5" | 28–30" |
| Youth Large (Y-L) | 19.0" | 16.5" | 27.0" | 31–33" |
| Adult Small (S) | 20.5" | 18.0" | 29.5" | 34–36" |
| Adult Medium (M) | 22.0" | 19.5" | 30.5" | 38–40" |
| Adult Large (L) | 23.5" | 21.0" | 31.5" | 42–44" |
| Adult XL | 25.0" | 22.5" | 32.5" | 46–48" |
| Adult 2XL | 26.5" | 24.0" | 33.5" | 50–52" |
| Adult 3XL (Lineman) | 28.5" | 25.5" | 34.5" | 54–56" |
7v7 Compression Tops & Tournament Pocketless Shorts
| Size | Compression Top Chest (Relaxed) | Top Chest (Max Stretch) | Shorts Waist (Relaxed) | Shorts Inseam (Tournament) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Medium (Y-M) | 14.5" | 18.5" | 22–24" | 6.0" |
| Youth Large (Y-L) | 16.0" | 20.0" | 24–26" | 6.5" |
| Adult Small (S) | 17.5" | 22.0" | 28–30" | 7.0" |
| Adult Medium (M) | 19.0" | 24.0" | 31–33" | 7.0" |
| Adult Large (L) | 20.5" | 26.0" | 34–36" | 7.0" |
| Adult XL | 22.0" | 28.0" | 37–39" | 7.5" |
| Adult 2XL | 23.5" | 30.0" | 40–42" | 7.5" |
Men's & Women's Tailored Matchday Soccer Kits
| Size | Men’s Shirt Chest (1/2) | Men’s Shirt Length | Women’s Shirt Chest (1/2) | Women’s Waist Taper | Shorts Waist (Relaxed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 18.5" | 27.0" | 16.5" | 15.0" | 26–28" |
| Small (S) | 19.5" | 28.0" | 17.5" | 16.0" | 28–30" |
| Medium (M) | 20.5" | 29.0" | 18.5" | 17.0" | 31–33" |
| Large (L) | 22.0" | 30.0" | 20.0" | 18.5" | 34–36" |
| XL | 23.5" | 31.0" | 21.5" | 20.0" | 37–39" |
| 2XL | 25.0" | 32.0" | 23.0" | 21.5" | 40–42" |
Basketball Game Jerseys (With Length Extensions) & Shorts
| Size | Chest (Flat 1/2) | Standard Length | +2" Extended Length | Shorts Waist (Relaxed) | Shorts Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (S) | 20.0" | 29.0" | 31.0" | 28–30" | 8.5" |
| Medium (M) | 21.5" | 30.0" | 32.0" | 31–33" | 9.0" |
| Large (L) | 23.0" | 31.0" | 33.0" | 34–36" | 9.5" |
| XL | 24.5" | 32.0" | 34.0" | 37–39" | 10.0" |
| 2XL | 26.0" | 33.0" | 35.0" | 40–42" | 10.0" |
| 3XL | 27.5" | 34.0" | 36.0" | 43–45" | 10.5" |
Bespoke Pattern Grading
Custom Pattern Services for Teamwear Brands
Are you an established sportswear company or brand looking for proprietary fit grading? Our pattern makers work with your existing size specs to build custom graded production markers.
1. Athlein Proven Blocks
Free with every 20-piece order. Designed based on 12 years of international team feedback across North American and European athletic associations.
2. Client Tech Pack Grading
Provide your vector tech pack or Gerber/Lectra pattern CAD files. We cut to your exact 1/10th inch grading curve for seamless brand continuity.
3. Pre-Production Sizing Kits
Request physical unprinted blank sizing sets prior to full dye-sublimation cutting to eliminate squad sizing disputes before final stitching.
Organize Your Team Order
Download Pre-Formatted Team Roster CSV Templates
Collect player names, roster numbers, and jersey/shorts sizes using our standard spreadsheet templates. Send the completed CSV with your quotation request.
🏒 Ice Hockey Roster CSV
Player / Goalie cut, socks & pant shells
Download CSV ↓
🏈 American Football Roster CSV
Skill / Lineman cut, pants & pad clearance
Download CSV ↓
🎽 7v7 Football Roster CSV
Compression tops & pocketless shorts
Download CSV ↓
⚽ Soccer / Football Kit CSV
Outfield shirts, shorts & GK padded sets
Download CSV ↓
Fit & Measurement Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions About Sizing
How does protective pad clearance affect jersey sizing for hockey and football?
Protective jerseys are engineered with built-in positive ease to accommodate shoulder pads and chest protectors. For example, an adult senior hockey jersey with a 50" flat circumference is intended for a player with a 38"–40" bare chest wearing standard shoulder pads. Do not measure over bare skin and choose that exact number without pad allowance.
Can our team order mix youth and adult sizes within the 20-piece minimum?
Yes. Athlein Sports allows full size flexibility across your roster within the 20-piece minimum per design. You can order 8 Youth Medium, 6 Youth Large, 4 Adult Small, and 2 Adult Medium on a single production run.
What is the standard manufacturing tolerance for sportswear?
In accordance with international athletic garment manufacturing standards (ISO 13934), our manual cut-and-sew production operates within a strict tolerance of ±0.5 inches (±1.25 cm) on flat lay measurements.
What is the difference between a player cut and a goalie cut jersey?
Goalie cut (GC) jerseys feature extra-wide arm sleeves, widened armholes, an enlarged chest gusset, and a shortened overall length to accommodate oversized goalie arm-and-chest protectors and leg pads without catching.
Can we submit our own proprietary graded tech pack rather than standard blocks?
Yes. For apparel brands and private-label clients, our master pattern makers can digitize and grade directly from your proprietary tech packs, CAD files (DXF/AAMA), or physical sample garments.
How should 7v7 compression tops fit compared to regular loose jerseys?
Compression tops are manufactured with negative ease (using 15% elastane 4-way stretch fabric) so they stretch to hug the body tightly. If an athlete prefers a snug athletic fit, choose their true size. If they prefer a looser standard shirt fit, size up one full size.
Do you provide physical sizing kits for coaches to fit their team before ordering?
Yes. We can dispatch blank or branded physical sizing sample runs (e.g., YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL) so your athletes can physically try on jerseys and shorts before you submit your final roster numbers.
How do women’s cut soccer jerseys differ from unisex jerseys?
Our dedicated women’s matchday cut features a subtly contoured waist taper, narrower shoulder slope, slightly shorter sleeve pitch, and adjusted neckline to prevent gaping during active match play.
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