Fashion for Tall Men
Tall Men and Clothing Sizes
Living at the Edge of Clothing Sizes If you are a man taller than 1.90 meters or a woman taller than 1.75 meters, you find yourself at the edge of modern clothing sizes. Shopping for fitting clothes often becomes exhausting... You can always opt for custom-made clothing - but this is correspondingly expensive, and not every location has tailors who still practice this art of custom tailoring and stock the appropriate fabrics. Therefore, there's often no alternative but to search for off-the-rack clothing that fits your size. However, this requires knowledge of which clothing size to look for in order to navigate the sometimes confusing world of clothing sizes. A Guide Through the Jungle of Different Clothing Sizes Unfortunately, despite increasing globalization, there is no uniform system of clothing sizes worldwide. Rather, there exists a colorful mix of different standards. The three most important systems are European sizes, international sizes, and American sizes. But even here there are no binding standards - each manufacturer can have their own measurements. The standards are more of a guideline, so it's advisable to check each manufacturer's own size charts. European Sizes European sizes are given in centimeters. The numerical values of European sizes are usually based on chest circumference. An exception is shirt size, which is based on neck circumference in centimeters. Another exception is jeans, which are measured in inches following the US American model. Within the European standard, there are regional differences - for example, a German size 38 is not identical to a French or Italian size 38. Why this is so - we haven't found a truly convincing explanation... International Sizes International sizes use the letters "S" for "small," "M" for "medium," "L" for "large," "XL" for "extra large." The X extends the table downward or upward: XXS or XXL, 3XL, 4XL, etc. American Sizes American sizes use numbers from 0 to 20 for women and numbers 30 to 52 for men. For very tall or very heavy people, the US uses the designations "Tall" and "Big." These abbreviations are as follows: TL, T2L, T3L, T4L, and so on, or B1X, B2X, B3X, and so on. Standards Not Binding The different sizing systems do not represent a binding standard - each manufacturer can have their own measurements. The standards are more of a guideline, so it's advisable to check each manufacturer's own size charts before buying anything. Additionally, you should know or measure your own body measurements. The Problem with Standards Using the Example of Buying a Shirt When buying a shirt, it's important to know the following key measurements: Chest circumference Waist circumference Collar size Sleeve length, as well as your own height. Personally, for example, I am 1.98 m tall, have a chest circumference of 106 cm, a waist of 95 cm, and a collar size of 42 cm; my sleeve length is 72 cm. With these measurements in mind, I can look at the various "standard sizes" to assess which size would probably fit me best: Standard Size Chart for Men's Clothing AmericanSize EuropeanSize Chest Circumference Waist Circumference Height L 52 102-105 90-94 177-182 XL 54 106-109 95-99 180-184 2XL 56 110-113 100-104 182-186 3XL 58 114-117 105-109 184-188 3XL 60 118-121 110-114 185-189 4XL 62 122-125 115-119 187-190 4XL 64 126-128 120-124 191-192 5XL 66 129-132 125-128 193-194 5XL 68 133-136 129-132 195-196 6XL 70 137-140 133-134 197-198 6XL 72 141-144 135-138 199-200 7XL 74 145-148 139-142 201-202 Looking at the table, based on my chest and waist circumference, I should buy an "XL" size. This is normally significantly too short for me at the sleeves and body, since "XL" is intended for men with a height of 177-182 cm. If I were to take "6XL" according to my height, the shirt would be far too wide at the chest and waist. For this reason, so-called "long sizes" have existed for some time: Long Size Chart for Men's Clothing: American European Chest Circumference Waist Circumference Height TL 94 92-95 78-81 178-182 TL 98 96-99 82-85 181-185 T2L 102 100-103 86-89 184-188 T2L 106 104-107 90-93 186-190 T3L 110 108-111 94-98 188-192 T3L 114 111-114 100-104 193-197 T4L 118 115-118 105-109 196-200 T4L 122 119-122 110-114 199-203 If I were to buy a size "106" according to this standard, it should fit at the chest and waist, though the garment may be too short at the body and sleeves. As mentioned, with shirts you also need to consider collar circumference and sleeve length. When measuring the collar, you should leave 1 cm of room. The standard sleeve length is 66 cm. However, manufacturers also offer extra-long sleeves - but this varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer. Sometimes "extra-long" means 68, 69, 70, 72, 73, 75 cm sleeve length. Here again, you must pay attention to the manufacturer's size chart. More Information... If you want to learn more about the different clothing sizes, we recommend the article on this topic on Wikipedia: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konfektionsgröße#Umrechnung_internationaler_Größen For converting different systems, the following website can help: http://konfektionsrechner.de Our Measurements We at RIESENHEMD Hamburg produce shirts for men from 1.90 meters and above with collar sizes from 41 to 46 cm. The sleeves are longer than standard, with a length of 72 cm. For each collar size, we have our own measurements regarding chest and waist circumference. All shirts are cut longer at the body than standard shirts, meaning with an extra-long torso. We offer our shirts in two fits. First, there is the entire collection in Modern Fit Long for "normal-slim" tall men. These shirts are lightly tapered but not too tight. For very slim tall men, we also offer most models in the Slim Fit Long fit - these shirts are more strongly tapered. For an overview of sizes, see https://www.riesenhemd.de/groessenuebersicht/ Retail Stores Often Have Limited Selection of Oversized and Long Sizes Only regular sizes are available in most stores. Small and larger sizes are rather the exception. But don't panic! Nowadays there are several niche companies, like us, that produce only for tall people (or only for tall women, or only for tall and heavier people), and there are also some traditional companies that have expanded their offerings for tall people, etc., in recent years. To provide an overview in this area and give tall people the opportunity to exchange information, we have opened a group on Facebook - "Tall People Go Shopping". Here, stores are presented, manufacturers mentioned that focus on tall people, and of course experiences are shared. Here is the link
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Dressing environmentally conscious and sustainable - with RIESENHEMD Hamburg
Sustainably produced shirts. As in many other areas of life, environmental awareness and sustainability are gaining importance in the fashion industry. We all own significantly more clothing items today than in the past, and the clothing we buy is often worn only a few times and then quickly discarded or thrown away. The fashion industry is therefore also complicit in the waste of unnecessary resources and in further environmental pollution. Not to mention the sometimes precarious production conditions, low wages in foreign countries, and long transportation routes. RIESENHEMD Hamburg offers exclusive and sustainably produced shirts. Classic-Modern Design As manufacturers, we at RIESENHEMD Hamburg try to do our part for sustainability. That's why we offer you a deliberately limited collection of high-quality, classic-modern shirts for tall men from 1.90 meters and up, which you can wonderfully combine and wear with different styles. It's important to us that our shirts are versatile and can therefore be worn often. You can wear RIESENHEMD shirts on their own or combine them with sweaters, jackets, and various suits. Our models go well with jeans, chinos, and dress pants. In summer, you can wear our shirts open with rolled-up sleeves. In winter with a vest, blazer, and coat. On our Pinterest page, you can get inspiration on how to combine shirts in different ways, suitable for every season, every occasion, or lifestyle. High Quality To ensure that RIESENHEMD shirts last as long as possible and can be worn often by you, we make great efforts to manufacture our shirts to a high standard. We pay attention to this both in the selection of materials used and in the workmanship. We follow the approach of the Slow Fashion movement in the fashion industry. Production in Europe We have also deliberately chosen production in Europe with fabrics manufactured here. RIESENHEMD shirts are produced in Spain according to European environmental and social standards. Our producer is a family business in its second generation. We bring value creation back to Europe. We deliberately avoid using chemicals in all RIESENHEMD shirts that make the fabric wrinkle-free. All our fabrics (100% cotton) are tested and certified for harmful substances according to the strict "OEKO-TEX® – STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX" process. And Much More... Wherever possible, we use various recycled materials in our packaging. Both the plastic wrapper and the cardboard are 100% recycled. We are looking for further ways to reduce our packaging materials as much as possible and are open to innovative ideas. As consumers, we value making sustainability statements in our clothing choices. On one hand, through conscious selection of which clothing items we buy, and on the other hand through good care so that the clothing lasts as long as possible. And when we no longer like a piece of clothing, we give it away, recycle it, or use the fabric for other pieces – because we believe: clothing items don't belong in the trash! In this context, we refer to other articles on our blog: How to properly iron and store men's shirts How to properly wash and dry shirts How do you recognize a high-quality shirt? When you wear a shirt from RIESENHEMD Hamburg, you can be proud – you have acquired a high-quality garment, and with your purchase made a small contribution to more sustainability in the fashion industry.
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Tips on Ironing and Storing Men's Shirts
When washing a shirt, the surface becomes rough due to fibers loosening from the fabric, and the shirt wrinkles. Fortunately, shirts can be ironed, because using heat and moisture makes the shirt smooth and presentable to wear again. But how do you iron well and efficiently (because ironing is only moderately enjoyable)? And how do you fold a shirt afterwards if you can't store it hanging on a hanger? Here are a few tips from RIESENHEMD Hamburg on ironing and storing men's shirts, so you can enjoy wearing them more. How to Properly Iron Men's Shirts First: Ironing heat literally burns stains and sweat residue into the fabric, so you should only iron clean, ideally freshly washed clothing. If possible, don't let the shirt dry completely, as it irons better when slightly damp. If the shirt is too dry, you'll need to moisten the shirt with a spray bottle and ideally let it rest in a plastic bag for a few minutes. When ironing: Always move the iron in the direction of the grain, anything else distorts the fabric. You'll achieve better results if you iron with the steam function. Pull the shirt taut while ironing. Use the correct temperature when ironing, follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Here's our suggested sequence for ironing a shirt: Start with one of the sleeves. Iron them from inside to outside. The edges are ironed last. For a button cuff, the buttons should be facing up when ironing. For a French cuff or double cuff, make sure the buttonholes lie flat on top of each other. If you have an ironing board, you can iron the sleeves round. Don't iron the cuffs for too long. Then iron the shoulders, using the tip of the ironing board for this. Next, iron the collar from the points inward and not for too long. Iron both sides. If the collar has collar stays, remove them for ironing and insert them again after ironing. Then iron the back panel; here make sure that the back pleats are ironed in evenly. Finally, iron the front of the shirt. Make sure to iron around the buttons. Non-iron and easy-iron shirts come out of the washing machine much smoother, but usually still need to be ironed. Ironing is somewhat easier here; a shirt should be fully ironed in about 3-4 minutes. A regular cotton shirt takes a few minutes longer, depending on the fabric. Should you therefore always only buy "non-iron" and "easy-iron" shirts? That's a matter of taste. "Non-iron" involves a special, elaborate sealing process for the fabric; here the cotton fibers are treated with synthetic resin using ammonia. With "easy-iron," the shirt is sealed through strong heating, called dry cross-linking. A shirt made from 100% cotton without either of these two treatment methods is, in contrast, significantly more breathable because the surface is not sealed with synthetic resins or heat; this means you sweat less or sweat is better wicked outward. How to Properly Store Men's Shirts Shirts are best stored hanging. If you want to fold them, let them cool for 30 minutes after ironing. When folding, first close the buttons and then lay the shirt face down. Fold the shirt at half the shoulder, then fold it down with the sleeve. When you've done this on both sides, the shirt should have the shape of a long rectangle. Then fold the lower part of the shirt body over the cuffs and fold it one last time; now the lower part of the rectangle should rest at the collar. We hope that these tips on ironing and folding will help you enjoy your shirts for as long as possible. How to Properly Wash and Dry Shirts Spring Cleaning in the Wardrobe
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How to Properly Wash and Dry Shirts
Shirts are everyday items and wear out over time. There are many causes for this – the fabric rubs during wear, for example against the skin at the collar, against facial hair, or against a watch on the wrist. However, the fabric experiences particular "stress" when washing shirts. First signs of wear typically appear after about 15 washes. Stiftung Warentest showed in a 2016 test that after the 30th wash cycle, virtually every shirt shows more or less worn collar tips. Nevertheless, careful washing and drying can help ensure that shirts look good and can be worn for as long as possible. We at RIESENHEMD would like to give you a few tips: When Washing: When washing, pay attention to the care labels. The washing machine should not be too full. Use an appropriate detergent – there are special detergents for delicate fabrics like silk and wool, as well as for white and colored laundry. For cotton shirts, we recommend a temperature between 30°-60° Celsius. Higher temperatures are harder on the fabric, but are more effective against dirt, odor, and bacteria. By the way: The fabrics of our shirts are sanforized – this is a natural finishing process that prevents the fabric from shrinking during washing. When washing, also make sure that a gentle cycle is used for spinning (ideal is 600-800 spin revolutions). Afterwards, don't leave the shirts in the drum for too long. If you turn the shirt inside out, the collar and cuffs can be washed more effectively. If the collar and cuffs are very dirty, you can use a stain spray or pre-wash these parts by hand. If possible, remove the collar stays before washing and reinsert them after ironing. You can wash the shirt with buttons closed or open – there are different opinions on this; we ourselves don't have a particular preference for one or the other option. We would rather not recommend using fabric softener. See also the article "Why Fabric Softener is Often Completely Unnecessary" When Drying: Shirts do not belong in the dryer!!! They dry best when hung up. Remove the shirts from the washing machine as soon as possible and shake them vigorously to avoid unnecessary wrinkling. Sunlight is a natural bleaching agent for white laundry and is particularly recommended for white shirts. Colored laundry, on the other hand, should best be hung indoors – but if you still want to dry your shirt on a line outside, you should at least hang it inside out. When drying indoors, make sure there is sufficient ventilation. By following these rules, you will enjoy your shirts for a long time. Tips on Ironing and Storing Men's Shirts Spring Cleaning in the Wardrobe
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How do you recognize a high-quality shirt?
A good shirt is the result of several factors: the use of high-quality fabrics, an appealing design, a good fit, excellent craftsmanship, and of course sustainable production. RIESENHEMD Hamburg produces high-quality shirts for fashion-conscious tall men. The use of high-quality fabrics: High-quality shirt fabrics typically consist almost exclusively of natural fibers, such as cotton, wool, silk, or linen. The length of the fiber also plays a role: the longer the fiber, the more stable and tear-resistant the yarn and ultimately the fabric. There are various weaving techniques that influence the weight of the fabric (weight per unit area g/m2, also called grammage). Fabrics with higher grammage are heavier, more stable, denser, and warmer. All shirts from RIESENHEMD Hamburg are made from 100% European cotton. We offer shirts with various weaving techniques, such as Poplin (shirts Berlin and Oslo), Oxford (shirts Wien and Madrid), Fil-a-fil (shirts London, Paris), and Herringbone Twill (Zuerich). For each of our shirts, the material, weave type, and fabric grammage are precisely described. An appealing design: Did you know that a shirt has approximately 20 different parts, such as the collar, front and back panels, sleeves, and cuffs? How these parts harmonize together determines the design, which shows significant differences from manufacturer to manufacturer. All shirts from RIESENHEMD Hamburg have a collar that works well with or without a tie. Some of our collars feature removable collar stays that keep the collar in shape. All sleeves have a button above the cuff that prevents the unsightly gaping of the shirt over the arm. The cuffs themselves have two parallel buttons that allow you to vary the cuff width (for example, to wear the shirt with or without a watch). Additionally, all our shirts can be fastened with cufflinks in addition to the sewn-on buttons. Our shirts deliberately omit breast pockets or collar buttons. Our shirts Zuerich, Paris, and London feature an extra-long tail at the back, so the shirt stays tucked in well even after a long day at the office. Our shirt Paris appears very elegant with a French cuff and French placket, making it excellently suited for special occasions. The shirts Berlin and Oslo have an applied button placket and a second, color-coordinated fabric on the inside of the collar and cuffs that harmonizes beautifully with the main fabric of the shirt. A good fit: A high-quality shirt should fit well on the body - not too wide, not too tight, not too long or too short. The shirt fits ideally on the body when it lies against the chest without the fabric being too taut. The length of the shirt is sufficient when it doesn't slip out of the pants at the back or sides. The sleeve length is correct when the cuffs sit between the end of the thumb and the wrist when the arm hangs straight down. When wearing a jacket, the shirt cuff should extend at least one centimeter beyond it. The collar size is correct when, with the buttons fastened, two fingers can still fit comfortably between the shirt collar and neck. Shirts made from 100% cotton should be bought slightly larger, as the shirt reaches its final size only after the 4th or 5th wash. RIESENHEMD Hamburg produces shirts for tall men from 1.90 meters and above. We offer two fits: Slim Fit Long and Modern Fit Long. Our Slim Fit shirts are suitable for tall, very slim men, with more pronounced tapering and an overall slimmer cut. Our Modern Fit shirts are also tapered but slightly wider than the Slim Fit models - for the "normal-slim" man. All shirts from RIESENHEMD Hamburg have a 72 cm sleeve length. We produce in collar sizes from 39 to 43 (Slim Fit) and 41 to 44 (Modern Fit). You can view an overview of our sizing here. High-quality craftsmanship: The more stitches a seam has, the more durable the shirt. Eight stitches per centimeter is the standard for a good shirt. In high-quality shirts, the armhole is sewn twice. The shoulder yoke (the part covering the shoulders) is often sewn separately in high-quality shirts and with double fabric. All shirts from RIESENHEMD Hamburg feature these quality characteristics: the shirts have a stitch density of eight stitches per centimeter, so your shirt lasts longer. The armhole of our shirts is sewn twice, and the yoke is made of double fabric. Sustainability: Producing sustainably is not simple. One must consider nature and its burden from the use of pesticides and carbon dioxide, but also the resources consumed, such as water and electricity. And the social standards of the people involved in making the shirt. We at RIESENHEMD Hamburg are aware of the fashion industry's impact on the environment and therefore support the slow fashion movement. We focus on quality over quantity. For this reason, we have also decided to produce our shirts in Europe, thereby meeting European environmental and social standards. All our shirts are produced in Spain. All fabrics used by RIESENHEMD Hamburg are made from 100% European cotton and meet the Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex. The Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex is the world's most widely recognized label for tested-safe textiles. If we've piqued your interest, you can find our great shirts in our online shop.
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Excellent extra-long shirts looking for a new home!
RIESENHEMD Hamburg is a family business and exclusively manufactures extra-long shirts. After many months of work, we proudly present our first collection of men's extra-long shirts. All our shirts feature extra-long sleeves (72 cm), are slightly tailored, and have an extra-long body. Our classic-modern design with many well-thought-out details makes our shirts real eye-catchers. Our Business Shirts and casual shirts are of very high quality and durable. The fabrics of our shirts are made from 100% natural fibers (cotton) and have Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification. The fabrics have a high density and are tightly sewn so that the shirt can retain its shape for a long time. Our shirts are manufactured in Spain with European cotton. You can wear all RIESENHEMD Hamburg products knowing that European labor and production standards are maintained. Every shirt contains the knowledge, skill and time of many people. This is the only way to create a truly excellent product. Therefore: wear our shirts with pride - you are wearing a truly high-quality product! Go directly to our extra-long sleeve shirts – Business Shirts and casual shirts for tall men: We at RIESENHEMD Hamburg are convinced that we can offer you an excellent product. OUR ONLINE SHOP IS NOW OPEN!
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