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Affliction
StylePunk / Grunge / GothY2KStreetwear
Known forT-shirts & graphic tees
Affliction makes heavily graphic apparel rooted in tattoo and biker art: gothic script, skulls, crosses, wings and dense screenprint layered over distressed, washed cotton. Core products are graphic T-shirts and long-sleeves, alongside denim, hoodies, woven shirts, headwear, swim and accessories. Founded in 2005 by Courtney Dubar and partners, it is held by Affliction Holdings and sits in a Seal Beach group of sister labels including American Fighter, Sinful, Xtreme Couture and Sullen. The brand remains tied to mixed martial arts and hard rock, and its mid-2000s tees hold steady resale demand.
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How Affliction fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirts & overshirts | slightly small | tapered western/woven cut through the waist | regular | Take your usual size for a snug fit or size up if you are between sizes or thicker through the midsection. | low |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | low-to-mid rise, straight and bootcut blocks with some slim options | long inseams that often need hemming | Stick with your measured waist and expect to shorten the leg. | low |
| Jackets | slightly small | close-fitting moto and hooded styles | regular | Size up if you want to wear a hoodie underneath. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs small | slim, fitted through chest and waist with a narrow sleeve | regular to slightly long in the body | Size up one, and consider two sizes if you want a relaxed drape or have broad shoulders. | medium |
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | slightly small | trim, close-cut zip and pullover shapes rather than boxy streetwear | regular | Size up if you plan to layer over a tee or prefer any room in the body. | low |
Does Affliction run big or small?
Affliction runs small. Order one size up from your usual unless you specifically want the tight, muscle-fit look the brand is known for. Shoppers widely report Affliction pieces fitting tighter and more tapered than mainstream US labels, with the washed, distressed cotton shrinking a little further after hot washes.
How does Affliction fit?
Shoppers widely report Affliction pieces fitting tighter and more tapered than mainstream US labels, with the washed, distressed cotton shrinking a little further after hot washes. Overall shape: slim, body-conscious cut through the chest and waist.
How do Affliction shirts & overshirts fit?
Affliction shirts & overshirts fits slightly small. Take your usual size for a snug fit or size up if you are between sizes or thicker through the midsection. Shape: tapered western/woven cut through the waist.
How do Affliction jeans & denim fit?
Affliction jeans & denim fits true to size. Stick with your measured waist and expect to shorten the leg. Shape: low-to-mid rise, straight and bootcut blocks with some slim options.
How do Affliction jackets fit?
Affliction jackets fits slightly small. Size up if you want to wear a hoodie underneath. Shape: close-fitting moto and hooded styles.
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