Size Guide
How our sizes work
All garments in this catalogue are made by Roly and follow Roly’s own size charts. There is no single chart for the whole range: a slim-fit t-shirt, a polo and a work jacket in the same size are cut differently, so every model has its own measurements.
Garment sizes run from XS to 5XL for adults (some models to 6XL), 2 to 16 years for kids and 3 to 24 months for babies. Safety footwear is available in EU sizes 35 to 50.
Where to find the measurements
On every product page you will find two things:
- Roly’s measurement chart for that model, shown at the end of the Description block. It gives the garment width and length (in centimetres) for each size.
- The dimensions of the chosen size: pick a colour and a size and the line under the selectors shows the garment measurements, for example S/M – [52 cm / 70 cm] (width across the chest / length from shoulder to hem).
Those measurements are taken on the flat garment, not on the body. Compare them with a garment that fits you well.
How to measure
If you want to compare with your body measurements instead, measure over light clothing with a soft tape and keep the tape level. Then choose the size whose garment width is roughly half your chest measurement plus 4 to 8 cm of ease (more for hoodies, jackets and workwear).
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1. ChestMeasure around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
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2. WaistMeasure around the natural waistline, the narrowest part of the torso.
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3. HipStand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of the hips.
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4. InseamFor trousers: measure from the crotch down to where you want the hem to end.
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5. HeightKids’ sizes are based on height in centimetres: measure from the top of the head to the floor without shoes.
Shoes
Safety footwear uses standard EU sizes. Stand on a sheet of paper, mark heel and longest toe, measure the distance and add 1 cm. The EU size is roughly (foot length in cm + 1) × 1.5. If you are between sizes, take the larger one when wearing thick work socks.
Ordering for a team?
Ask us for blank samples in two or three sizes before you place the order: it is the safest way to get the sizing right for a whole team or workforce. We also recommend adding one or two garments per size for new staff.