Do hoodies and crewnecks fit the same? There is no universal rule across brands. In the current Self Made Club Standard Issue listings, the charts match from S through 5XL for length, width, and sleeve length. The chart gives no reason to size up in one and down in the other. Start with a sweatshirt you already like, then choose the hood or no-hood design you want.
What changes between these two Standard Issue pieces?
| Detail | Standard Issue Hoodie | Standard Issue Crewneck |
|---|---|---|
| Neckline | Hooded design | Crew neckline, no hood |
| Current listing | Heavyweight black fleece with a white embroidered mark | Heavy-blend fleece, ribbed trim, and an embroidered white mark |
| Named blank | Gildan 18500 | Gildan 18000 |
Those distinctions come from the live product pages. Both are made to order. The most visible difference is the hood. If a hood is a feature you want to wear, the hoodie is the direct choice. If you want a clear crew neckline without a hood, the crewneck is the direct choice.
What the matching size charts tell you
The current product pages list the same length, width, and sleeve measurements for each corresponding size. The compact comparison below shows the shared inch values. Each page also provides centimeters.
| Size | Length (in) | Width (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 27 | 20 | 33.5 |
| M | 28 | 22 | 34.5 |
| L | 29 | 24 | 35.5 |
| XL | 30 | 26 | 36.5 |
| 2XL | 31 | 28 | 37.5 |
| 3XL | 32 | 30 | 38.5 |
| 4XL | 33 | 32 | 39.5 |
| 5XL | 34 | 34 | 40.5 |
Both charts identify these as flat garment measurements and allow up to 2 inches (5 cm) of variance. For example, the M row on each page lists 28 inches in length, 22 inches in width, and 34.5 inches in sleeve length. The matching values mean there is no chart-based reason to assume one of these two Standard Issue options runs larger than the other.
This comparison applies to these two current product listings only. It is not a rule for every hoodie and crewneck. Another brand, blank, or cut can use a different chart, even when the size letter is the same.
The same measurements do not guarantee the same feel
The listings identify different blanks: Gildan 18500 for the hoodie and Gildan 18000 for the crewneck. Their product descriptions also use different fleece wording. The charts tell you how the listed length, width, and sleeve measurements compare. They do not measure the hood, neckline, or how the two garments feel when worn.
The live product pages do not provide a side-by-side wear test or a comparable warmth rating. Both listings describe fleece, but that alone does not show which one will feel warmer to you. Use the confirmed product details and choose the hood or neckline you prefer. Do not turn the shared size chart into a claim that the products are interchangeable.
How to choose a size from the chart
The shared chart answers whether these two listings show different numbers. It does not tell you which size suits you. Use a sweatshirt you own and like as a reference. Lay it flat and compare the same named dimensions with the product page: length to length, width to width, and sleeve length to sleeve length. Keep the units consistent.
Do not substitute a body measurement for a flat garment measurement. Both Standard Issue charts describe flat garment measurements, so compare the listed width with another garment laid flat in the same way. The size letter can help you locate a row, but the measurements are the useful comparison.
Read the full row before sizing up or down. In both charts, moving from M to L adds 1 inch of length, 2 inches of width, and 1 inch of sleeve length. If you only want more room in one area, a larger size may change other parts of the shape too. And because both pages allow up to 2 inches of variance, the 2-inch width step is a guide rather than a promise about each finished piece.
Run one last fit check
Before ordering, keep the design choice separate from the size choice. Ask four questions:
- Do I want the hood or the no-hood neckline, independent of size?
- Am I comparing flat garment measurements with another garment measured the same way?
- Does the complete row work for length, width, and sleeve, not just one dimension?
- Can I accept the listed 2-inch variance, and have I checked the current return terms?
The chart answers the measurement question for these two products. The last checks help you decide whether the information is enough to order confidently.
When you are between sizes
If your reference falls between two rows, decide whether the extra length, width, and sleeve room all suit you. There is no chart reason to choose a different letter in the hoodie simply because it has a hood. If you are buying for someone else, the hoodie gift sizing guide explains how to compare a garment they already wear with the exact listing.
Both listings are made to order and do not accept returns or exchanges for the wrong size. The current refund policy asks shoppers who are between sizes to reach out before ordering. Review the exact product page and current policy before choosing.
If you want the hood, compare your reference sweatshirt with the live chart on the Standard Issue Hoodie page. If you prefer no hood, use the same method on the Standard Issue Crewneck page. For more fit and product decisions, browse The Self Made Journal.
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