Bella Canvas Size Chart and Fit Guide

The BELLA+CANVAS 3001 unisex size chart below lists flat chest width and body length in inches and centimeters. Use it for style 3001 rather than assuming every BELLA+CANVAS shirt has the same dimensions.

How to measure for a 3001

Lay a well-fitting shirt flat, smooth the fabric, and measure across the chest beneath the sleeves without stretching it. Measure body length from the high point of the shoulder beside the neck opening to the hem. Compare garment measurements with garment measurements: the width is not the circumference around a person's chest.

Should you size up in BELLA+CANVAS?

The manufacturer describes the 3001 as retail fit. That label alone does not justify telling everyone to buy a larger size. For example, the published medium width and length are 20 by 29 inches, the same nominal measurements as a Gildan 5000 medium. Fabric, side seams, sleeves, and other dimensions can still make the shirts feel different.

Compare the size above and below your usual label with a shirt that fits the way you want. Moving from 3001 medium to large adds 2 inches of flat width and 1 inch of length. Choose based on both dimensions rather than treating extra width as the only change.

Unisex, women's, and youth styles

This chart is specifically for the adult unisex 3001. Women's fitted shirts and youth shirts require their own style charts. If you are collecting an order across different cuts, record both model and size for each person. Availability by color may be narrower than the specification's size range.

For a different adult silhouette, compare Comfort Colors 1717 measurements. For children, use the youth sizing guide. After choosing your garments, check artwork dimensions for printing; a design that suits one shirt size may need a separate check on another. Browse sweatshirts and hoodies if you need another layer.