Hellstar runs about one full size large. Order a small and it lands where a medium normally would; grab your usual medium and you get the boxy, dropped-shoulder drape the brand is built around. That single fact trips up almost everyone crossing over from Supreme or a slimmer label. Below is exactly how Hellstar tees and hoodies measure up against Supreme, Stussy, Sp5der and Denim Tears, so you can size in inches instead of guessing.
Does Hellstar Run Big or Small? The Short Answer
Hellstar runs large across every category, and the tees are the worst offenders. People routinely report ordering an XS and having it wear like a large. The cut is intentionally oversized: wide chest, long body, and sleeves that sit past the wrist on hoodies. A medium tee measures roughly 22 inches pit to pit and 29.5 inches long — closer to what most brands call a large. Hoodies and zip-ups feel a touch less extreme than the tees but still run about a half to a full size up. If you want a normal fitted look, size down one. If you want the intended streetwear drape, stay true to size and enjoy the volume.
Hellstar Tee & Hoodie Size Chart (Chest, Length in Inches)
These are flat, pit-to-pit chest widths and front lengths, taken from 2023–2025 mainline cotton tees (around 6–7 oz) and the 420–450gsm fleece hoodies.
Tees
- S: 20.5″ chest / 28″ length
- M: 22″ chest / 29.5″ length
- L: 24″ chest / 31″ length
- XL: 26″ chest / 32″ length
- XXL: 28″ chest / 33″ length
Hoodies
- S: 22″ chest / 27″ length
- M: 24″ chest / 28″ length
- L: 26″ chest / 29″ length
- XL: 28″ chest / 30.5″ length
Measure a shirt you already own flat and compare — that beats any brand chart. If your favorite tee is 21 inches across, a Hellstar medium will feel a full size roomier.
Hellstar vs Supreme Sizing
Supreme box logo tees and hoodies are close to true to size with a mild boxy lean. A Supreme medium tee sits around 20.5–21 inches pit to pit — about an inch and a half slimmer than a Hellstar medium. That gap matters: if you wear a medium in Supreme, a Hellstar medium will feel oversized, and a Hellstar small will land near your Supreme medium. Supreme sleeves also sit shorter. Coming from Supreme, size down one in Hellstar tees for a matched fit, or keep your size if you specifically want the baggier silhouette Hellstar is known for.
Hellstar vs Sp5der, Stussy & Denim Tears
Sp5der runs large too, so it is the closest match to Hellstar — a Sp5der medium hoodie and a Hellstar medium hoodie wear almost identically boxy, both around 24 inches pit to pit, though Sp5der sleeves run even longer. Stussy sits near true to size with a relaxed cut; a Stussy large tee at roughly 22 inches across is basically a Hellstar medium in width. Denim Tears tees are true to size and slightly slimmer through the body, sitting about an inch narrower than Hellstar at matched sizes, while its heavyweight hoodies fit true to size. Chrome Hearts, for reference, runs true to size and slim, so it sits a full size under Hellstar. In short: if a brand is Sp5der, expect Hellstar to feel similar; if it is Stussy, Denim Tears, or Chrome Hearts, expect Hellstar to feel a size bigger.
How to Pick Your Hellstar Size (Fitted vs Oversized)
Decide the look first. For a fitted, tucked-friendly tee, size down one from your normal — a usual large becomes a Hellstar medium at 22 inches across. For the classic oversized streetwear drape with dropped shoulders, buy true to size. Taller guys (6’2″+) should stay true to size on tees for length, since sizing down can leave the body short even if the width works; at 5’8″ or under, sizing down keeps the hem from swallowing you. On hoodies, the difference is smaller, so true to size works for most people who want that relaxed hood-and-pocket bulk. When you are between sizes, size down for tees and up for hoodies if you plan to layer. And always cross-check against a shirt you own — a garment you can measure beats any size label.
Vintage Wash & Shrinkage — Does It Change the Fit?
The washed and distressed tees are pre-treated, so most of their shrink already happened at the factory — expect only 2–3% more movement after your first home wash. Standard non-washed cotton tees shrink slightly more, around 3–5% in length if you use warm water or a hot dryer, which can pull a size L closer to an L-minus. That is why buying a size up “to account for shrinkage” backfires: wash cold, hang dry, and the size you bought stays the size you get. If you already run oversized, cold-washing keeps that intentional drape intact instead of tightening it.
FAQ
Should I size down in Hellstar?
Yes, for tees, if you want a fitted look — size down one from your usual. Hellstar tees run a full size large, so a normal large fits like an XL. For the intended oversized drape, keep true to size instead.
Do Hellstar tees fit bigger than Supreme?
Yes. A Hellstar medium tee is about 22 inches pit to pit versus roughly 20.5 inches for a Supreme medium. Coming from Supreme, drop one size in Hellstar to match your usual fit, or stay true to size for extra volume.
What size is a Hellstar medium in inches?
A mainline Hellstar medium tee measures about 22 inches across the chest (flat, pit to pit) and 29.5 inches long. A medium hoodie runs closer to 24 inches across and 28 inches long in the 420–450gsm fleece.
Do Hellstar hoodies shrink after washing?
Slightly — around 3–5% on the first hot wash, mostly in length. Wash inside out on cold and hang dry to keep the fit. Skip the dryer; high heat is what pulls the fleece up and tightens the body.
