The Size Run Report: what sizes groups actually order.
Large. In 42 bulk runs of adult tees, long sleeves and fleece we made from late July to late October 2026, Large was the most-ordered size in 30 of them, and across all 2,795 pieces the split came to about 34% L, 23% M, 23% XL, 11% S and 8% 2XL.
The split, size by size
| Size | Share of 2,795 pieces |
|---|---|
| XS | 1.3% |
| S | 10.7% |
| M | 22.8% |
| L | 34.3% |
| XL | 22.5% |
| 2XL | 7.9% |
| 3XL and up | 0.6% |
Rounded for a 100-piece order, that is about 12 S, 22 M, 34 L, 23 XL and 9 2XL or bigger, with XS counted in S.
Large wins almost every time
Large was the top size in 30 of the 42 runs. Medium led in 5, XL in 3, Small in 2, and XS and 2XL in one each. Only one of the 42 split every size evenly.
Long sleeves run bigger
| Garment | Pieces | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tees | 2,227 | 10.7% | 23.6% | 35.2% | 20.8% | 7.5% |
| Long sleeves | 414 | 11.6% | 21.0% | 28.0% | 29.7% | 9.7% |
| Fleece | 62 | 4.8% | 30.6% | 35.5% | 17.7% | 6.5% |
In long sleeves, XL edged out Large as the most-ordered size. The fleece count is small, so don't read much into it yet. A few XS, 3XL and 4XL pieces aren't shown here, so rows don't add to 100.
What this can and can't tell you
These are bulk orders, so every split was somebody's guess at what their group would wear, and some used a size split we suggested. It shows what clubs and brands order, which is close to but not the same as what each person would pick. It counts adult sizes only: no youth or women's cuts and no hats, and we left out runs under 12 pieces.
That gap is the whole problem with bulk. A guess that lands close still leaves a few XS and 2XL in a box. In a pre-order team store each person picks their own size and we make exactly that, so there is no split to guess and nothing left over.
If you do need a bulk order, with a firm count and a budget, use the 100-piece line above as your starting point. LTD Customs does bulk hoodies and tees from 50 pieces.
Questions
What is the most common size for team hoodies and tees?
Large. It was the top size in 30 of the 42 bulk runs we counted, and 34% of all 2,795 adult pieces.
How many of each size should I order for 100 shirts?
Our 2026 orders work out to about 12 S, 22 M, 34 L, 23 XL and 9 2XL or bigger per 100 adult pieces. Treat it as a starting point and adjust for your group.
Do long sleeves size differently from tees?
In our orders they ran bigger: XL was about 30% of long sleeves against 21% of tees.
How do I avoid leftover sizes?
Don't guess. In a pre-order store each person picks their own size and we make exactly what was ordered, so there is nothing left over.
Sources
- Our own blank orders for customer jobs: 42 runs of 12 or more adult tees, long sleeves and fleece, about late July to Oct 26, 2026, counted Oct 26, 2026. Youth, women's cuts, hats and other items left out.
Skip the guess. Run a pre-order store and let everyone pick their own size.
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