Size guide
Get the size right the first time.
The only unhappy vest order is a wrong-size vest order — almost always youth vs adult confusion. Two minutes here settles it. Printable; share it with your team parents.
Start with age — it almost never misses
The one rule: for sports with protective equipment — football, hockey, lacrosse — size up one. Pads add a full size.
Kid vs adult, at a glance
- Youth Sages ~6–10player height ≈ 3'10"–4'8"
- Youth M / Adult XSages ~10–14player height ≈ 4'8"–5'4"
- Adult Lhigh school & upplayer height ≈ 5'4"–6'1"
- Adult XLadults 6'+ / 200 lb+player height ≈ 6'1" and up
Garment measurements
Measured flat on a table, in inches — length is collar to hem, width is armpit to armpit across the chest. The elastic side straps add generous stretch beyond the flat width.
| Size | Fits | Age guide | Flat length | Flat width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth S | younger kids | ages ~6–10 | ~20" | ~15" |
| Youth M / Adult XS | older kids & smaller adults | ages ~10–14 | ~23" | ~17" |
| Adult L | most adults | high school & up | ~26" | ~22" |
| Adult XL | bigger frames — and anyone wearing pads | adults 6'+ / 200 lb+ | ~28" | ~24" |
Between sizes? Go up. A slightly roomy vest goes over anything; a tight one stays in the bag. And for pads: always one size up.
Sizing questions coaches actually ask
What size scrimmage vest for a 7-year-old?
Youth S. It fits ages roughly 6–10. If the child is tall for their age or close to 10, Youth M / Adult XS gives another season of growth.
We're a middle-school team, ages 11–14 — which size?
Youth M / Adult XS covers ages ~10–14 and smaller adults. It's the safest single size for middle school. For a mixed squad with bigger 8th-graders, split the order with some Adult L.
Do the vests fit over football, hockey or lacrosse pads?
Yes — order one size up from the player's normal size. Shoulder pads add roughly one full size. Most adult players in pads wear Adult XL.
Which size for a typical adult rec league?
Adult L fits most adults comfortably thanks to the elastic side straps. Players over about 6'1" or 200 lb, or anyone layering over equipment, should take Adult XL.
Are the vests see-through?
No. The fabric is an opaque premium knit — team colors read clearly even over a same-color shirt.
How many vests come in a pack?
Twelve, plus a SportsRepublik drawstring mesh carry bag, for $41.99. One pack outfits two 6-a-side teams in one color.