Size guide
Last updated 28 September 2026
The letters on a BANIYAN piece are body measurements, not a guess at a garment that already exists. The cut is relaxed. The cloth is not cut until the size is chosen.
01How to measure
Chest is the fullest part, tape level, over a light layer. Waist is the narrowest part, usually above the navel. Stand straight. Do not pull the tape tight enough to change the number.
The same letters — XXS through XL — are used for women and for men. The centimetres behind them are not the same. Read the chart for the collection you are buying.
02Women
Body measurements for the women’s collection. The fit is relaxed and true to these letters.
| Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 76 | 60 |
| XS | 81 | 64 |
| S | 86 | 68 |
| M | 91 | 73 |
| L | 96 | 78 |
| XL | 101 | 83 |
03Men
Body measurements for the men’s collection. A model at 178 cm wears size M.
| Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 86 | 72 |
| XS | 91 | 76 |
| S | 96 | 81 |
| M | 101 | 86 |
| L | 106 | 91 |
| XL | 112 | 97 |
04Between sizes
If you sit between two letters, size up for hoodies, sweatshirts, and joggers. Take your usual letter for tees and underwear. The cloth is midweight loopback: it softens, and it is not cut to cling.
A product page repeats this in short form, next to the size buttons. This page is the full chart.
05Before the cloth is cut
There is no rail of the next size waiting in a back room. Once the order is placed, the piece is cut to the letter you chose. That is why a change of mind after production begins is limited. The rule is in shipping and returns.
If a measurement still does not settle, write through the contact form with your chest, your waist, and the style. We reply within one to two business days.