Size Guide

Last updated: November 9, 2026

Before you pick a size: grab the shirt that already fits

Every roster has the player who orders XL because “XL is what I wear” and then finds out the hockey cut swallows him. Skip that. The fastest way to size a custom team jersey is to start with a top you already wear for your sport and know fits the way you want. Lay it flat, look at it, and use it as your reference while you read the fit notes for each sport below.

We have not published garment measurements for our range, so we will not hand you numbers to match. What we can give you is a clear method, honest notes on how each style is cut, and a simple route to fix things if a size does not work out. That combination gets most players into the right size on the first try.

Pick the right reference top

Choose a top that matches the way you will wear the new one. For hockey, that is the jersey you wear over shoulder pads and elbow pads, not a casual tee. For soccer, use the training top or match shirt you play in. For flag football and baseball, a regular athletic tee or button-front jersey works well. If you only own casual shirts, pick the one you would happily wear to the rink or the field and accept that you may want to size up for pads.

Check the top on your body first

Put the reference top on and move. Raise your arms like you are reaching for a high pass. Bend into a ready stance. Swing as if you are at the plate. If the top pulls across the back, rides up at the waist, or pinches under the arms, it is already too snug for game use and you should treat it as one size small when you compare.

How to compare a shirt you own, step by step

You do not need a tape measure for this method, although one helps if you have it. The goal is to understand how your favourite top fits so you can decide whether to match it, size up or size down in our range.

1. Lay it flat. Put the shirt face down on a table or the floor. Smooth out the wrinkles and line up the side seams so the body is not twisted.
2. Look at the chest. Check how much room it gives you across the chest when you wear it. Roomy, about right, or tight. That one word is the most useful thing you can bring to this guide.
3. Look at the length. Note where the hem lands on you. Hockey players often want a longer body so the jersey stays over the pants. Soccer players usually want the hem to sit at the hip. Baseball players who tuck in want enough length to stay tucked when they swing.
4. Look at the sleeves. Short sleeves should clear the shoulder without flapping. For the Long-Sleeve Goalkeeper Jersey and hockey jerseys, sleeves should reach the wrist with your arms forward, and leave room for elbow pads in hockey.
5. Write down the label size. Whatever size is printed on that shirt is your starting point. Then adjust with the fit notes for your sport.

If you do own a tape measure, you can still measure your reference shirt flat and keep the result for your own records. It is a good way to stay consistent when you reorder next season. Just remember that our pages do not list matching numbers yet, so the comparison stays a feel-based one: tight, right or roomy.

Measuring yourself, if you want to

Some players prefer to measure the body instead of a shirt. Wrap a soft tape around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms, keeping it level and snug but not tight. Do the same around your natural waist. Keep these for your own reference and for comparing with tops from your closet. They help you notice if you sit between two sizes in the shirts you already own.

Fit notes by sport

Each sport asks something different of a jersey. Here is how our styles are cut, so you can translate the shirt in your closet into the right size on the product page.

Hockey: room for the gear

Our hockey jerseys have a shoulder yoke and hem stripes and are cut wide on purpose. They need to drop over shoulder pads and elbow pads without riding up when you lean into a shot. Most players who wear full gear take their normal size. If you play in a no-contact rec league with light pads, your normal size will still work but will look roomier. Players who want a jersey for the stands or the bar after the game often go down one size. The Lace-Up Collar Hockey Jersey follows the same cut as the others, so the collar style does not change your size.

Soccer: closer to the body

The Custom Name & Number Soccer Jersey has a V-neck and a sash and sits closer to the body than our hockey styles. The Hooped Soccer Jersey follows the same line. If you like the match-day look, order your usual size. If you are between sizes or you like a looser shirt for indoor games, go up one. Keepers ordering the Long-Sleeve Goalkeeper Jersey who wear padded undershirts should size up one so the sleeves sit over the padding.

Football: regular fit with movement in mind

Our V-neck football jerseys with shoulder stripes have a regular fit. For flag football, where you are cutting and diving for flags, your normal tee size gives freedom without flapping. The Scrimmage Football Jersey and the Digital Camo Football Jersey use the same regular cut, so a team can mix styles and keep the same sizes for every player.

Baseball: regular fit, tucked or open

The Two-Button Baseball Jersey and the Pinstripe Full-Button Baseball Jersey have a regular fit. If your team tucks in, check that your reference shirt is long enough to stay tucked when you swing. If you wear the button-front open over a tee, go up one size. The Raglan Practice Baseball Shirt is a pull-over with raglan sleeves; take your usual tee size.

Between two sizes? Settle it fast

Being between sizes is common, especially for players who changed weight since last season. Use these simple tie-breakers.

• Hockey: pick the larger size. A slightly big hockey jersey works over pads; a small one does not.
• Soccer: pick the smaller size if you like the match fit, the larger if you play indoors in winter with a base layer.
• Football: pick the larger size if you play in cold months or wear a compression top underneath.
• Baseball: pick the larger size if you wear it open; the smaller if you tuck it and want a tidy look.
• Hoodie and tee: pick the larger size for a relaxed look on the bench.

Price difference for larger sizes

The size you pick sets the price on the product page. S through XL use the base price. 2XL and 3XL cost $2 more. 4XL and 5XL cost $4 more. The price updates as soon as you choose the size, before you add the item to your cart, so you always see what you pay. A player who orders 5XL sees the extra $4 on that line only; the rest of the roster keeps their own prices.

Sizing a whole roster without the chaos

Captains, this part is for you. Each player is a separate cart line, with their own size, name on back and back number. That makes it easy to get every size right, as long as you collect the details carefully before you check out.

Collect sizes in writing

Ask every player to send you their size, name and number in one message, in writing. A shared sheet or a group chat works. Voice answers at the bench get forgotten. Ask them to read this guide first so they choose with their gear in mind, not from memory.

Double-check the big and small ends

Before you place the order, look again at anyone ordering S or 4XL and 5XL. These players are most likely to be guessing. A quick “are you sure?” message saves a return later.

When a player changes their mind

Say you order 14 Custom Name & Number Hockey Jerseys, one cart line per player, and five hours later a winger texts that he wants 2XL, not XL. That is inside our 24-hour change window, so email us with the order number and the line to change and we will update it before printing. If he only tells you three days later, the jersey is already in production; he can use the 60-day return route instead once it arrives. Details for both are on our cancel or change an order page and our returns and exchanges policy.

Socks and shorts: length sizes, not chest sizes

Our socks are sized by length band rather than S to 5XL, because socks need to cover different shin pads and leg lengths.

Hockey socks over shin guards

Hockey socks go over your shin guards and are held up by a garter or tape. The right length covers the guard from the top of the skate to above the knee. Use the socks you wear now as your guide. If your current Senior socks fit, order Senior. If they bunch up, Intermediate may suit you better.

Soccer socks and shin pads

Soccer socks need to sit over your shin pads and stay up for 90 minutes. Most adults take Senior. If your current socks fall down, the size is not the only factor; many players also use tape or sock ties.

Team Practice Shorts

Team Practice Shorts follow the S to 5XL range. Pick the size of the training shorts you already wear. If you sit between two sizes, the larger one is usually more comfortable for running and drills.

Wrong size? Here is the route back

Even with a good method, a size sometimes misses. Here is what to do, depending on when you notice.

Within 24 hours of ordering

Email support@jerzon.shop with your order number and the item and size you want instead. We can change it before the item goes into production. This is the fastest fix, so ask your players to check their sizes as soon as the order goes in.

After 24 hours

Once production starts, we cannot switch the size on that order. When the item arrives, you have 60 days to return it. We cover the return postage with a free return label, including for personalised items with a name and number, and there is no restocking fee. Once we receive the return, we refund within 7 days to the original payment method. You can then reorder the size you need. Store credit is also available on request and never expires. Read the full process on our returns and exchanges policy and the money side on our refund policy.

Help with a fit question before you buy

If you are unsure, ask us first. Tell us the sport, whether you wear pads, the size of the top you are comparing with, and how it fits you. We reply within 24 hours on business days and will suggest a size based on how our styles are cut.

Name, number and size go together

For our four custom products, size is chosen on the same page as the name and number. Type the “Name on back” (up to 12 characters, printed in capitals), the “Number (0-99)” and pick the lettering colour: White, Hi-Vis Yellow or Black. The live preview shows the name and number over the product photo, with a Front/Back toggle. Size does not change how the lettering looks in the preview, so focus on spelling and number while you are on that page, then check the size again before you add to cart.

We print exactly what you type and we do not send a proof before production, so this is the moment to slow down. Check spelling, check the number, check the size. Then add the next player as a new cart line.

Questions about fit

Email support@jerzon.shop and put “Size question” in the subject. Tell us the product, the sport, your usual size and how your reference top fits. We reply within 24 hours on business days. You can also open a request through our submit a ticket page, browse common questions on our FAQs, or head back to the shop and the Custom Name & Number collection to pick your jersey.

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