Introducing Extended Sizing

An Overdue Step

Let me start with honesty: we should have done this sooner. When Commonware launched, we offered sizes S through XL. It was a standard range, but standard is not the same as sufficient. We heard from customers who loved our designs and our values but could not wear our clothes. That is a failure, and we own it.

Today, we are announcing that every product in the Commonware collection is now available in sizes XXS through 3XL. This is not a separate line or a limited capsule. It is our full range, in every style, in every color.

Here is how we got here.

Why It Took Time

Extended sizing is not as simple as scaling existing patterns up and down. That approach produces garments that technically fit but do not actually look or feel good. A size 3XL created by mathematically enlarging a Medium will have proportions that are wrong in almost every way: the shoulders will be too wide relative to the chest, the armholes will sit incorrectly, and the overall silhouette will be shapeless.

Every size deserves the same level of design intention. That principle is what guided this project and what made it take longer than we initially planned.

The Process

We spent fourteen months developing our extended size range. Here is what that involved:

New Fit Models

We brought on fit models across our new size range, including sizes XXS, 2XL, and 3XL. These are real people with real bodies, and their feedback was invaluable. We conducted fit sessions every two weeks for nearly a year.

Individual Size Grading

Rather than using a linear grading scale, we developed custom grade rules for each size grouping. The proportional relationships between measurements change as sizes increase or decrease, and our grading reflects that reality.

For example:

• The rise on our Everyday Chino increases by different increments at each size to maintain comfort and appearance
• Shoulder width and chest circumference scale at different rates
• Sleeve length accounts for the fact that arm proportions do not change linearly with torso size

Fabric Testing

Some fabrics behave differently at different sizes. A cotton jersey that drapes beautifully at size M might cling at size XS or lack structure at 3XL. We tested every fabric in our collection across the full size range and made adjustments where needed, including modifying fabric weights for select products at the ends of the range.

Wear Testing

Every size was wear-tested by real people in real conditions. Our testers wore the garments for weeks, providing feedback on comfort, fit, durability, and styling. We adjusted our patterns based on this feedback, sometimes going through multiple rounds of revisions for a single size.

What You Will Notice

If you have been wearing Commonware in our original size range, your size has not changed. The fit you know and love is exactly the same. We expanded around the existing range without altering it.

If you are new to Commonware and shopping in our extended sizes, here is what to expect:

• The same design, not a modified version. Our Organic Cotton Crew Tee in 3XL is the same tee as the Medium: same fabric, same construction, same neckline, same quality.
• Accurate sizing. We provide detailed measurements for every size on every product page. If you are between sizes, our size guide will help you find the right fit.
• The same price. Extended sizes are not priced differently. A tee is a tee, regardless of the size on the label.

The Pricing Question

Some brands charge more for larger sizes, citing additional fabric costs. We considered this and decided against it. The incremental fabric cost between a Medium and a 3XL is real, but it is marginal in the context of total production costs. Charging more for larger sizes sends a message we do not want to send. All sizes are priced identically across our entire collection.

Ongoing Commitment

Launching extended sizing is not the finish line. It is a starting point. We are committed to:

• Continuing to refine fit based on customer feedback across all sizes
• Including extended size models in our photography and marketing
• Listening to our community about what we can do better

We also acknowledge that XXS-3XL does not encompass every body. We are actively researching how to extend our range further while maintaining the fit standards that define Commonware. This work is ongoing, and we will share updates as we make progress.

Thank You for Your Patience

To the customers who have waited for this: thank you. Your emails, your comments, and your patience pushed us to do this right rather than do it fast. We hope the result was worth the wait.

Commonware is for everyone. Our size range finally reflects that.