How to Find Your Size and Keep the Print Looking New

How to measure and care for your AVE Global tee

Because every AVE Global item is printed to order, we cannot swap it for another size after it ships. Two minutes with a tape measure saves a lot of disappointment. Here is how we recommend choosing.

Measure a shirt you already love

  1. Lay a tee that fits you well flat on a table.
  2. Measure the width from armpit to armpit.
  3. Measure the length from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom hem.
  4. Compare those two numbers with our Size Chart. Match the width first, then check the length.

Allow about 1 to 2 cm of tolerance, since garments are cut in batches.

Fit notes by garment

  • Gildan tee: true to size, classic straight cut.
  • Comfort Colors 1717: relaxed and boxy. Size down for a fitted look.
  • Sweatshirt and hoodie: true to size with room to layer a tee underneath.

Caring for the print

Direct-to-garment prints are cured into the cotton, so they do not peel like vinyl. A few habits keep them bright for years:

  • Turn the shirt inside out before washing.
  • Wash cold with like colors. Skip bleach and fabric softener.
  • Tumble dry low or hang dry. High heat is the fastest way to fade any print.
  • If you iron, iron inside out and never directly on the design.

Still unsure?

Email support@aveglobal.shop with your usual size and the design you want, and we will tell you which size and garment to pick.