Buying knitwear online is easy when you measure correctly. You only need a soft tape and one sweater that fits you well.
Use a sweater you love
Lay a well-fitting sweater flat and measure it, rather than measuring your body — it accounts for the fit you actually like.
The four key measurements
Chest: armpit to armpit, doubled. Length: top of the shoulder to hem. Sleeve: shoulder seam to cuff. Shoulder: seam to seam across the back.
Compare to the size chart
Match your numbers to the product's size guide. If you're between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit or down for a slim look.
Every product page includes a size chart — browse men and women to find your fit.
FAQ
How do I measure my sweater size?
Lay a sweater that fits you flat and measure chest width (armpit to armpit), body length, and sleeve length, then compare to the size chart.
Should I size up in a sweater?
Only if you want a relaxed or layering fit. For a clean look, choose your true size so it skims rather than drowns you.
ZHILIFS size system
Our knitwear follows the Chinese GB height/chest sizing used by our factory in Chongqing. Read it as height / chest in centimetres:
- 170/88A = M
- 175/92A = L
- 180/96A = XL
- 185/100A = 2XL
- 190/104A = 3XL
- 190/108B = 4XL
- 195/112B = 5XL
So if you are 180 cm with a 96 cm chest, XL is your size in our range. Every product page also lists measured shoulder, chest, sleeve and body length in centimetres for each size — use those if you are between sizes.