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Clothing size conversions -  Metric/UK/German
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Metric (cm   Chest size
                 
82
86
92
97
107
112
117
UK (inches)
32
34
36
38
42
44
46
UK Women’s equivalent
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
German equivalent Men
42
44
46
48
52
56
58
SIZE CHARTS
It can be a real hassle trying to work out what size you take. Below we list the standard sizes the gear is made to fit, as well as the actual measurements (+/-3 cms).
  • "Baselayer cut" is designed to hug the body and is also long in the body allowing them to be tucked well down into baselayer or other pants.
  • The elastic waistband on our Taranaki boxers and leggings is measured unstretched. Allow for a stretch of at least 8cm.
  • "Classic" T's are usually shorter in the body than baselayer cut.
The Chocolate Fish TARANAKI 190 range is "Baselayer Cut", except for our Taranaki Polo shirt , which is cut as a midlayer. We also have a midlayer: TEMATA 260. The zipneck is a midweight zipneck designed for layering with raglan sleeves and a looser cut. The Hooded Pull-over has a set-in sleeve and is also designed to be looser fitting than the Taranaki 190.

XXS
cm
XS
cm
S
cm
M
cm
L
cm
XL
cm
XXL
cm
UK Women's Equiv.
8
10
112
14
16
18
20
Taranaki 190 Baselayers*
Chest1
80
86
92
98
104
116
122
Body length2
66
68
68
70
70
72
72
Sleeve length3
59
59
61
61
61
63
63
Taranaki 190 Leggings & boxers
 
Leg length4
76
78.5
81
84
86.5
89
91.5
Waist5
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
Hip6
78
83
88
93
98
103
109
Taranaki 190 Women's Freedom Leggings
8
10
12
14
Leg length5
74
76
76
76
-
-
-
Waist6
54
60
66
72
-
-
-
Hip7
94
102
100
108
-
-
-
Taranaki 190 Polo Shirt
Chest1
84
90
96
100
106
114
 
Body length2
66
68
68
70
70
72
-
TeMata 260 Zipneck
Chest-1
 
96
102
108
114
122
128
Body length2
-
69
69
69
71
71
73
Sleeve length (raglan)3
-
84
84
86
86
87
87
TeMata 260 Hooded Pull-over
Chest1
-
-
98
104
112
-
-
Body length2
-
-
69
69
71
-
-
Sleeve length (set-in)4
-
-
59
59
61
-
-

*All Taranaki 190 styles except the Polo shirt which has a looser body cut.
Sleeve measurements: Please note that most other brands measure sleeve length from centre back to wrist. This measurement does not reflect the true sleeve length as body measurements skew the result, and you can end up with an overwide body and short sleeves! For set-in sleeves we measure from underarm to cuff, and for raglan sleeves we measure from the top of the shoulder at the neck to cuff.
How to measure:
  1. Measure around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms and going over the shoulder blade.

  2. Measure down the back from the neck band to hem.
  3. Set-in sleeve styles. Measure from underarm to wrist.
  4. Raglan sleeve styles. Measure from top of shoulder at neck to wrist.
  5. Inseam. Inside leg measurement to ankle.
  6. Waist: please note that the elasticated waistband can stretch up to 3"/8cm.
  7. Hip: For Unisex leggings and boxers, women may find that because the waist/hip ratio of the boxers and leggings is narrow, they may take one size in a top but a size larger in the boxers and leggings.

Women's Rugged South Tops are an easy fit .

For a conversion table to German men's sizes, see second table below. If you need more guidance, please do not hesitate to email us or phone us on 0113 228 9591 during office hours (10am to 5pm Mon-Fri, 10am to 1pm Saturdays).