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Carhartt
StyleWorkwear / HeritageStreetwearSkatewear
Known forTrousers & pantsJacketsOuterwear
Carhartt makes heavy-duty American workwear: duck canvas Detroit and Active jackets, bib overalls, hooded sweatshirts, beanies and pocket tees, plus flame-resistant and hunting lines. Founded by Hamilton Carhartt in Detroit in 1889, it remains owned by his descendants and is run from Dearborn, Michigan by executive chairman Mark Valade and president and CEO Linda Hubbard, on roughly $1.8 billion of 2024 revenue. European licensee Carhartt WIP handles the fashion-facing line, while the mainline stays function-first and is widely worn well beyond job sites.
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How Carhartt fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | runs large | heavy, boxy and roomy through chest and sleeve | long body and long sleeves with deep cuffs | Size down one unless you want a genuinely oversized, layer-friendly hoodie. | high |
| Shirts & overshirts | runs large | relaxed and full through the chest, typical of flannel and canvas work shirts | long enough to stay tucked | Size down if you prefer a trimmer overshirt-style fit, or stay true to size to wear it as a layer. | medium |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | relaxed or loose through seat and thigh, straight leg; duck and canvas soften and open up with wear | inseams are honest but heavy cotton can shrink roughly an inch after hot washing | Take your true waist and consider buying an inch longer in the inseam to allow for shrinkage. | high |
| Jeans & denim | true to size | relaxed to straight, generous in the seat and thigh | regular, with some shrinkage expected on rigid denim | Order your measured waist; the relaxed block already gives plenty of room without sizing up. | medium |
| Jackets | runs large | boxy chore/Detroit silhouette engineered to fit over hoodies and flannels | hip-length and slightly long in the sleeve | Size down one if you plan to wear it over just a tee, or stay true to size for layering over a hoodie. | high |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | runs large | boxy with wide, dropped-feeling shoulders on the classic pocket tee; the newer slim/fitted styles are closer to true to size | long body and sleeve, often untucked-length | Size down one in the Loose Fit pocket tee if you want a normal fit; stay true to size in the Slim/Fitted line. | high |
Does Carhartt run big or small?
Carhartt runs large. Most people size down one from their usual size unless they want the traditional roomy workwear drape or plan to layer underneath. Carhartt's core US workwear line is cut roomy and boxy so it can be worn over layers, so shoppers commonly report needing to size down for a modern fit, while cotton duck and heavyweight jersey pieces may shrink slightly in length after hot washing.
How does Carhartt fit?
Carhartt's core US workwear line is cut roomy and boxy so it can be worn over layers, so shoppers commonly report needing to size down for a modern fit, while cotton duck and heavyweight jersey pieces may shrink slightly in length after hot washing. Overall shape: boxy and relaxed, cut generously for layering and movement.
How do Carhartt hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Carhartt hoodies & sweatshirts runs large. Size down one unless you want a genuinely oversized, layer-friendly hoodie. Shape: heavy, boxy and roomy through chest and sleeve.
How do Carhartt shirts & overshirts fit?
Carhartt shirts & overshirts runs large. Size down if you prefer a trimmer overshirt-style fit, or stay true to size to wear it as a layer. Shape: relaxed and full through the chest, typical of flannel and canvas work shirts.
How do Carhartt trousers & pants fit?
Carhartt trousers & pants fits true to size. Take your true waist and consider buying an inch longer in the inseam to allow for shrinkage. Shape: relaxed or loose through seat and thigh, straight leg; duck and canvas soften and open up with wear.
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