everything here is cut and sewn in Napoli. linen has natural give and it opens up with wear, so the numbers below are the garment measured flat, not your body.
the short version: between sizes, size down. linen relaxes.
linen shirts — measurements
garment measured flat. chest is measured across and doubled. length is taken from the high point of the shoulder to the hem.
inches
| size |
chest |
shoulders |
length |
neck |
| M |
39 |
18 |
29 |
15.5 |
| L |
41 |
19 |
30 |
16.5 |
| XL |
43 |
20 |
31 |
17.5 |
| 2XL |
45 |
21 |
32 |
18.5 |
centimetres
| size |
chest |
shoulders |
length |
neck |
| M |
99 |
45.5 |
73.5 |
39.5 |
| L |
104 |
48.5 |
76 |
42 |
| XL |
109 |
51 |
78.5 |
44.5 |
| 2XL |
114.5 |
53.5 |
81.5 |
47 |
european collar sizes
if you buy shirts by collar size in Europe, use the neck measurement above. M is a 39–40 collar, L is a 41–42, XL is a 44–45, 2XL is a 46–47.
how to measure yourself
chest. take a shirt that already fits you the way you want. lay it flat, button it, measure across the chest just under the arms, then double that number. match it to the chest column above.
shoulders. seam to seam across the back.
length. top of the shoulder straight down to the hem.
measuring a shirt you own beats measuring your body. it removes the guesswork about how much room you actually like.
model reference
men's shirts and pants: the model is 5'11" (180cm), 187 lbs (85kg), wearing size L.
women's shirts: the model is 5'7" (170cm), 110 lbs (50kg), wearing size M.
linen drawstring pants
sizes M, L, XL, 2XL. mid-rise, straight through the leg, elasticated back with a flat front and a hidden zip. the waistband gives, so most people take their usual size. if you're between, size down — the elastic and the drawstring cover the difference in the other direction.
linen shorts
sizes S, M, L. pull-on, elasticated waistband with an internal drawstring, mid-thigh, relaxed with front pleats. take your usual size.
how the fit is meant to sit
relaxed, not boxy. the shoulder should sit at your shoulder, not past it. the body has room to move air — that's the point of linen in heat. sleeves are cut to roll.
if you want it closer to the body, size down. if you want it long and loose over swim shorts, stay at your size.
will it shrink?
the fabric is washed before it's cut, so it won't shrink meaningfully. wash cold, hang dry. it softens with every wash rather than tightening.
frequently asked questions
what size linen shirt should I buy?
measure a shirt you already own flat across the chest, double it, and match that number to the chest column. between two sizes, take the smaller one — linen has give and relaxes with wear.
do Santoli Napoli shirts run big or small?
true to size, cut relaxed. a size L measures 41 inches (104cm) across the chest and 30 inches (76cm) long.
what sizes do you make?
shirts and drawstring pants in M, L, XL and 2XL. shorts in S, M and L.
how do the sizes convert to european collar sizes?
by neck measurement: M is a 39–40 collar, L a 41–42, XL a 44–45, 2XL a 46–47.
will the linen shrink after washing?
no. the fabric is pre-washed before cutting. wash cold and hang dry and it holds its measurements.
what if I order the wrong size?
see our returns and refunds page for the current exchange and return terms.
