Size Guide
Getting the size right matters more with adaptive clothing than with ordinary clothes. The person wearing it is often swollen, often cannot try things on comfortably, and often cannot easily be taken to a shop to exchange something. This page is written so you can decide in about two minutes and order once.
First, the reassuring part
Our garments are cut deliberately loose. You do not need an exact measurement. A front-open nighty in size M, for example, measures 44 inches around the chest and is meant for someone whose own bust is 36 to 38 inches. That is six inches of room, by design. Nothing about how these clothes work depends on a close fit, so a rough answer is almost always good enough.
The one rule that matters most
If the wearer has had surgery in the last six weeks, order one size larger than their usual size. Post-surgical swelling is normal and can add two to four inches around a knee, hip or abdomen. A garment that fits perfectly on the day you measure may be uncomfortably tight a week later.
Three ways to find the right size
Start with the first one. Most people never need to go past it.
1. Match the size they already wear
If you know what size they buy in ordinary clothes, order that same size. This is the most reliable method we have, and it needs no tape and no measuring.
2. Measure a garment they already own
This is what we recommend when you are not sure of their usual size. You are measuring a piece of clothing lying flat on a bed, not a person. Nothing has to be done to them, nothing is uncomfortable, and you can do it while they rest in another room. The diagrams below show exactly where to measure.
3. Measure their body
Only if the first two are not possible. Use a soft measuring tape, or a piece of string measured afterwards against a ruler. Measure over light clothing, never over a bandage, brace or dressing.
- Chest or bust: around the fullest part of the chest, arms relaxed at the sides.
- Waist: around the narrowest part of the torso, usually just above the navel. Keep the tape level and do not pull it tight.
- Hip: around the fullest part of the hips and seat, with feet together.
- Length: for trousers, from the natural waist to the ankle bone. For kurtis and shirts, from the shoulder seam to where you want the hem to sit.
Please do not measure the chest of someone recovering from heart surgery or a mastectomy if it causes them any discomfort. Use method 2 instead. It is just as accurate for our clothes.
If a measurement falls between two sizes, always take the larger one.
Size charts
How to measure her clothes
Lay a kurti or nighty that already fits her comfortably flat on a bed, smooth out the wrinkles, and measure straight across from one armpit to the other. Double that number. For the nighty, compare it to the Garment bust column below and pick the closest size.
For lowers, measure straight across the waistband of a pair she already wears and double it.
Patient nighties (front-open)
Available from S to 3XL, a wider range than the rest of the catalogue, because this is the garment most often bought for someone whose size the buyer is unsure of. Every size is 48 inches long.
| Size | Her bust (in) | Garment bust (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Under 36 | 42 | 48 |
| M | 36 to 38 | 44 | 48 |
| L | 38 to 40 | 46 | 48 |
| XL | 40 to 42 | 48 | 48 |
| 2XL | 42 to 44 | 50 | 48 |
| 3XL | 44 and above | 52 | 48 |
Front-open velcro kurtis
| Size | If she usually wears | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 38 | 36 to 38 | 32 to 34 | 40 |
| L | 40 | 38 to 40 | 34 to 36 | 41 |
| XL | 42 | 40 to 42 | 36 to 38 | 42 |
| 2XL | 44 | 42 to 44 | 38 to 40 | 43 |
Women's velcro pyjamas and side-opening pants
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 32 to 34 | 38 to 40 | 39 |
| L | 34 to 36 | 40 to 42 | 40 |
| XL | 36 to 38 | 42 to 44 | 41 |
| 2XL | 38 to 40 | 44 to 46 | 42 |
Women's catheter pants (side-zip)
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 32 to 34 | 38 to 40 | 40 |
| L | 34 to 36 | 40 to 42 | 41 |
| XL | 36 to 38 | 42 to 44 | 42 |
| 2XL | 38 to 40 | 44 to 46 | 43 |
Women's surgery shorts (tearaway)
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | Inseam (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 32 to 34 | 38 to 40 | 7 |
| L | 34 to 36 | 40 to 42 | 7.5 |
| XL | 36 to 38 | 42 to 44 | 8 |
| 2XL | 38 to 40 | 44 to 46 | 8.5 |
| 3-4XL | 40 to 50 | 46 to 56 | 9.5 |
The 3-4XL has a 10-inch elastic stretch in the waistband, so it covers a wider range than the other sizes.
Women's surgery shirt and sling shirt
| Size | Chest (in) | Shoulder (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 38 to 40 | 17 | 27 |
| L | 40 to 42 | 18 | 28 |
| XL | 42 to 44 | 19 | 29 |
| 2XL | 44 to 46 | 20 | 30 |
| 3-4XL | 46 to 50 | — | — |
The 3-4XL measures 54 inches around the finished garment chest.
How to measure his clothes
Lay a shirt or t-shirt that already fits him comfortably flat on a bed, smooth out the wrinkles, and measure straight across from one armpit to the other. Double that number and compare it to the Chest column below.
For lowers, measure straight across the waistband of a pair he already wears and double it.
Men's velcro pyjamas and side-opening pants
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 32 to 34 | 38 to 40 | 39 |
| L | 34 to 36 | 40 to 42 | 40 |
| XL | 36 to 38 | 42 to 44 | 41 |
| 2XL | 38 to 40 | 44 to 46 | 42 |
Men's catheter pants (side-zip)
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 32 to 34 | 38 to 40 | 40 |
| L | 34 to 36 | 40 to 42 | 41 |
| XL | 36 to 38 | 42 to 44 | 42 |
| 2XL | 38 to 40 | 44 to 46 | 43 |
Men's surgery shorts (tearaway)
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | Inseam (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | 32 to 34 | 38 to 40 | 7 |
| L | 34 to 36 | 40 to 42 | 7.5 |
| XL | 36 to 38 | 42 to 44 | 8 |
| 2XL | 38 to 40 | 44 to 46 | 8.5 |
| 3-4XL | 40 to 50 | 46 to 56 | 9.5 |
The 3-4XL has a 10-inch elastic stretch in the waistband, so it covers a wider range than the other sizes.
Men's surgery shirt and sling shirt
| Size | If he usually wears | Chest (in) | Shoulder (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 40 | 38 to 40 | 17 | 27 |
| L | 42 | 40 to 42 | 18 | 28 |
| XL | 44 | 42 to 44 | 19 | 29 |
| 2XL | 46 | 44 to 46 | 20 | 30 |
| 3-4XL | 48 to 50 | 46 to 50 | — | — |
The 3-4XL measures 54 inches around the finished garment chest.
Common size questions
They are between two sizes. Which one?
The larger one, always. These clothes are meant to be loose, and a slightly big garment is comfortable while a slightly small one is not wearable at all.
I cannot measure them at all. What do I do?
Use their usual ready-made size, or measure a garment they already own using method 2 above. If you know neither, message us on WhatsApp with their age, roughly their height and build, and what they normally wear. We size hundreds of orders this way.
They had surgery recently and are swollen.
Order one size up. Swelling after surgery commonly adds two to four inches and usually settles over four to six weeks. The larger size will still be comfortable once it does.
They have lost a lot of weight during their illness.
Order their current size rather than the size they wore before. If they are between sizes and still losing weight, the smaller one is fine here, because our cut already allows several inches of room.
They are bedridden or use a wheelchair. Does the length change?
For someone who is seated or lying down most of the day, a shorter length is usually more comfortable and easier for a caregiver to manage. Tell us on WhatsApp and we will suggest the length, or make it to measure.
They have a catheter, a drain or a PICC line.
Our side-opening pants and catheter pants are designed for exactly this, and we make them for both men and women. The opening position can be adjusted on a custom order. Message us and tell us where the line sits.
Is it loose or fitted? Will it look like hospital clothing?
Loose, but cut as ordinary clothing. Our nighties, kurtis, shirts and pyjamas are made to look like something the wearer would have chosen for themselves, which is the whole point. The velcro and openings are hidden in the design.
Will it shrink after washing?
Our cotton is pre-shrunk. Wash cold and line dry and it will hold its size. See our fabric and care page.
I ordered the wrong size. What now?
Message us on WhatsApp as soon as you can and we will tell you what is possible. Please check our returns page for the current exchange window and conditions, and note that custom-made garments cannot be returned.
Nothing here fits them.
We make custom sizes. See below.
If nothing fits
If the wearer falls outside these ranges, needs an unusual length, or needs a combination we do not stock, message us on WhatsApp with the measurements. Made-to-measure garments ship in eight to ten days. Custom and made-to-order garments are not returnable, so we confirm every measurement with you in writing before we cut anything.
Still not sure?
Message us on WhatsApp at +91 92110 84452. Tell us who it is for, roughly their age and build, what size they normally wear, and what they are recovering from. We will tell you which size to pick. A real person answers.