Measuring Instuctions (Guide Only)
This guide explains the different terms used in garment size guides and shows you how to take your own measurements when choosing your fit.
Please Note: This is a general guide only, please refer to specific sizing instructions for your desired garment in the product descriptions section or style sheet.
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Tops
T-Shirts, Shirts, Blouses, Sweaters/Jumpers, Hoodies, Cardigans, Polos, Tunics, Crop Tops, Tank Tops/Singlets, Camisoles, Vests, Tube Tops, Bodysuits, Activewear Tops
How to Measure Half Chest (Garment Measurement) for tops
The "half chest" measurement is taken directly from the garment itself, not your body. It's a key indicator of how wide a top will be. A top's "half chest" measurement is taken when laid on a flat surface and measured arm pit to arm pit.
What you'll need:
- A top you want to measure (e.g., a t-shirt, shirt, or jumper)
- A measuring tape (cloth or flexible metal)
- A flat surface (e.g., a table or clean floor)
Instructions:
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Lay the Garment Flat:
- Place the top flat on a clean, hard, and even surface.
- Smooth out any wrinkles or creases, ensuring the front and back layers are perfectly aligned and not bunched up.
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Locate the Armpit Seams:
- Identify where the sleeve seam meets the main body of the top, directly under the armpit. These are your starting and ending points.
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Measure Across:
- Take your measuring tape.
- Place one end of the tape precisely at the point where the armpit seam starts on one side of the top.
- Stretch the tape straight across the front of the top, ensuring it remains flat and horizontal.
- Read the measurement at the point where the armpit seam starts on the opposite side.
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Record the Measurement:
- This figure is your "half chest" measurement.
Half Chest Measurement Diagram
Lowers
Trousers, Pants, Jeans, Shorts, Skirts, Leggings, Jeggings, Capris, Culottes, Track Pants, Cargo Pants, Chinos, Boardshorts, Swim Shorts.
What's a Half Waist Measurement?
Put simply, a half waist measurement is half the circumference of your waist. Instead of measuring all the way around, you're measuring from one side of the waist to the other when the garment is laid flat.
How to Take a Half Waist Measurement (Step-by-Step)
You'll take this measurement on a garment, not on a person. Here's how you do it:
What you'll need:
- A flat surface (a table or clean floor works a treat)
- A measuring tape (cloth or flexible metal)
Steps:
- Grab your Garment: Lay the garment you want to measure (trousers, skirt, shorts, etc.) flat on your clean, smooth surface.
- Smooth it Out: Make sure there are no wrinkles, puckers, or folds in the waistband. You want it as flat and even as possible, just like it would sit when worn.
- Locate the Waistband: Identify the top edge of the waistband. This is the part that would sit around your natural waist or where the garment is designed to sit on your body.
- Align Your Tape: Place one end of your fabric measuring tape at one side of the waistband, right at the outer edge. Make sure it's snug against the fabric but not stretching it.
- Measure Across: Run the measuring tape straight across the very top edge of the waistband to the opposite outer edge.
- Read the Measurement: Take your reading. That's your half waist measurement!
Half Waist Measurement Diagram
Description
BSH1007 - Original Drill Mens Work Short
For Complete Sizing Guide, Click Here
Fabric
- 100% Cotton Preshrunk Drill 310gsm
Features
- Coin pocket in waistband
- YKK zipper
- Two side angled pockets
- Single front pleats
- Back patch pockets
- Mobile phone pocket on right side
- Style update - now with Bisley Branded internal elastic waistband
Attributes
Additional Information
Gender: |
Male |
Type: |
Short |
Style: |
Shorts |
Material: |
100% Cotton |
Promotion: |
Spend & Save |
4 Reviews
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Original Drill Mens Work Shorts
Very durable and comfortable, not too long and bulky like some other shorts on the market. Well made and good length.
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Good Price. Good Quality. Correct colour. Ordered Size92R received 92
I was a little disappointed when the shorts arrived. I quickly checked my invoice and YES I had ordered Size 92R Shorts. But I received Size 92. I am just lucky that my Husband has long enough legs to wear the longer Size 92. But I was a little disappointed. This is why I usually go to a store and do the touchy feel thing and measure. Otherwise very happy with the shorts thanks.
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Great Value
Less than 1/2 the price of other brand shorts & of equal quality. Nothing wrong with these at all. Fantastic buy.
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Great shorts
Excellent shorts, very good quality. Will be buying these again.