How to Size a Group Shirt Order
Collect a size grid (count of each size needed) rather than just a headcount — this lets your provider quote accurately and avoids running out of specific sizes.
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The short answer.
Collect a size grid (count of each size needed) rather than just a headcount — this lets your provider quote accurately and avoids running out of specific sizes.
- • Collect individual sizes, not just a total headcount
- • Use a shared spreadsheet or simple form to gather sizes
- • Order a small buffer in common sizes (M, L, XL)
- • Share the size grid directly with your provider
Why headcount alone isn't enough
A provider can't accurately prep production from "we need 40 shirts" alone — they need to know how many of each size. A size grid prevents mid-order scrambling and ensures the right mix arrives.
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Collect a size grid (count of each size needed) rather than just a headcount — this lets your provider quote accurately and avoids running out of specific sizes.
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