A lab coat is sized mainly by chest, shoulder and sleeve, because it is worn open or loosely buttoned over other clothes. Build your lab coat size chart from those garment measurements on your approved sample, then split a first order towards the middle sizes, with a few pieces at XS and 3XL. Our coats come in XS–3XL and sizes can be mixed within the 50-piece minimum per style.
Why lab coats size differently
Unlike scrubs or shirts, a lab coat goes on top of other clothing. A doctor may wear it over a shirt, a student over a sweater, a pharmacist over a uniform top. That changes what matters on the chart.
- Chest needs room for the layer underneath, so buyers who are between sizes often go up.
- Shoulder width decides whether the coat sits right or slides back. A coat that is too narrow at the shoulder pulls across the back when the wearer reaches forward.
- Sleeve length matters for anyone working at a bench or with their hands. A sleeve that is too long gets in the way; one that is too short looks wrong on a formal coat.
- Length is set by the style, full-length or short, and changes a little with size.
What to put on the chart
Measure your approved sample flat and publish garment measurements per size. A useful lab coat size chart includes:
| Measurement | How to measure | Why buyers need it |
|---|---|---|
| Half chest | Across the coat 2.5 cm below the armhole, buttoned | Room over layers |
| Shoulder width | Seam to seam across the back | How the coat sits |
| Sleeve length | Shoulder seam to cuff edge | Comfort at work |
| Back length | Centre back neck to hem | Full-length or short look |
| Pocket position | Hem to pocket top, if relevant | Reach for pens and notebooks |
Add the body chest measurement that each size is intended for, so buyers can compare with their own measurements. Ask for our size chart when you request a quotation, then confirm each figure on the sample before you publish it.
Separate charts by style
Our four lab coat styles fit differently, so keep a chart for each.
- Full-length coat: falls to around the knee. Show back length clearly; it is the first thing doctors and senior staff check.
- Short coat: sits at the hip. Easier to move in, so it is common for technicians and pharmacy counters. Back length still matters, but chest and sleeve decide the size.
- Women’s fit coat: shaped through the body. Publish waist as well as chest, since the shaping changes how the coat fits when buttoned.
- Student lab coat: a simple, practical cut for colleges. Students often buy in a hurry, so a simple chart with chest and length is enough.
Splitting a first order
How you split sizes depends on who is buying.
Colleges and institutions
A college ordering student coats for a new intake can usually collect sizes in advance. Ask for a size list and order to it, with a few spares in the middle sizes for late joiners. If the college cannot give a list, ask what sizes it ordered last year.
Medical suppliers and uniform shops
Suppliers serving hospitals, clinics and pharmacies often hold stock for repeated small orders. A spread across all sizes, weighted towards the middle, keeps them able to supply most requests.
Brands selling online
A brand selling to individuals does not know who will buy. As an illustration only, a 50-piece run of one style in white might be split like this:
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pieces | 3 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
That is a starting point, not a recommendation from sales data. After your first sell-through, reorder to match what actually sold.
Full-length and short together
Full-length and short coats are separate styles, each with its own minimum of 50 pieces. If you want both, plan each size run separately. Many buyers start with the length their market uses most and add the other on the reorder.
Colours and sizes
Most lab coats are ordered in white, but we also make them in solid colours from the fabric options. The colour split per style is confirmed at quotation. If you order a second colour, it gets its own size run within the style’s quantity, so keep trial colours to fewer sizes.
Before you publish
- Measure at least two coats per size from the bulk delivery.
- Correct any figure that differs from your chart.
- Note the fabric: poly-cotton twill or cotton, so buyers know how the coat will feel.
- Add a line on how to choose, for example “If you wear it over a jumper, consider the next size up”.
If you sell on a marketplace, confirm the current size chart format with the marketplace. We label and pack to the specification you give us.
Our post on selling lab coats on Amazon, Flipkart and your own store covers listings and packing. You can see every style and the size range on our white label lab coats page. Send us your style, colour and planned size split, and we will reflect it in your quotation.