Unisex sizing
Unisex sizing is the most common fit you will see on print on demand apparel, especially for hoodies, sweatshirts, and t shirts. It is designed to fit a wide range of people using a single sizing standard, which usually means it is roomier through the body and shoulders than a typical women’s cut.
On Everything Volleyball, “unisex sizing” is an entity because it comes up constantly and it directly affects whether someone loves what they ordered. A design can be perfect, but if the fit feels wrong, the product will not get worn.
What unisex sizing usually means
Unisex sizing is generally based on a men’s style fit and grading, then sold as a universal fit. In real terms, most unisex items have:
A more relaxed shape through the torso, shoulders, and sleeves.
A straighter cut rather than a tapered waist.
More length compared with many women’s fitted styles.
This is why unisex apparel is great for an easy, comfortable look, but it can surprise shoppers who expect a women’s cut.
How to pick the right size for volleyball moms
Most volleyball moms choose one of three looks: fitted, relaxed, or oversized. The right size depends on which look you want.
If you want a more fitted look, sizing down is often the best move, especially for hoodies and crewnecks.
If you want a relaxed everyday fit, your usual size often works, as long as you like a bit of room.
If you want the oversized tournament vibe, sizing up is the simplest and most common choice.
The biggest thing is to decide the look first. Once you know whether you want fitted, relaxed, or oversized, sizing becomes much easier.
How to pick the right size for players
Players often prefer relaxed or oversized fits because it feels comfortable over practice gear and it is easy to throw on between matches. Many also like extra length, especially in hoodies, because it feels cozy and covers warmup shorts.
If a player is between sizes, it is usually safer to size up for comfort, unless they specifically want a tighter fit.
Why unisex can feel different by product type
Unisex fit can feel different depending on whether you are buying a hoodie, a sweatshirt, or a tee.
Hoodies tend to feel roomier because of the structure of the garment and the thickness of the fleece.
Crewneck sweatshirts often feel slightly cleaner and less bulky, but still relaxed.
T shirts vary the most. Some unisex tees feel boxy. Others feel more modern. The blank model matters a lot here, which is why we often call it out.
Common sizing mistakes
The most common mistake is ordering based on what you usually wear in a women’s fitted top, then being surprised when the unisex item feels looser. That does not mean the product is wrong. It means the fit standard is different.
Another mistake is not thinking about how you plan to wear it. A hoodie you want to wear over layers should fit differently than a tee you want to wear on its own.
The third mistake is expecting every blank to fit the same. A Gildan tee can fit differently than a Comfort Colors tee, even if both are “unisex.” This is why model details matter.
The simplest sizing approach that works
If you want the easiest rule set:
For a fitted look, size down.
For a normal relaxed look, stay true to size.
For an oversized look, size up.
If you are gifting and not sure, staying true to size is usually the safest choice because unisex fit already gives a little room.
Related entities
- Volleyball hoodie
- Volleyball sweatshirt
- Volleyball t shirt
- Washing instructions
- Gildan 18500
- Comfort Colors 1717
- Lane Seven LS14001