A no-nonsense reference guide to checking measurements, verifying weights, and handling warehouse photos for Chinese marketplace T-shirts.
Understanding the price spread in the listings
The YesCanBuy catalogue currently contains 96 entries in the T-Shirts category. The reference price range spans from ¥69 to ¥256, with a clear median price of ¥135. This price spread tells you exactly what level of material density and construction detail you are buying before you add the item to the cart.
Items priced near the ¥69 floor are almost exclusively lightweight cotton blends under 180 grams. The median price of ¥135 represents the standard for heavy combed cotton. Listings pushing toward the ¥256 ceiling typically feature complex blanks, intricate embroidery, or specialized dye treatments.
What the listing details must show before you buy
Never add a T-shirt to the cart based on a model photo alone. The listing description must provide a detailed size chart with exact measurements in centimetres. If the listing lacks these specific numbers, you are guessing the fit.
Look for listings that explicitly state the fabric weight in grams per square metre, often abbreviated as GSM. A premium heavy blank should range between 220 GSM and 280 GSM. Lightweight summer shirts should sit between 150 GSM and 180 GSM.
- Chest width measured flat from armpit to armpit in centimetres
- Total body length from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem
- Shoulder width measured straight across the back seam to seam
- Sleeve length from the shoulder seam to the cuff edge
The weight rule of thumb for your cart
Shipping costs from the warehouse to your home are calculated by weight brackets. A standard medium-sized cotton T-shirt weighs between 200 and 300 grams. Heavy oversized shirts can easily exceed 380 grams.
Use a simple weight rule of thumb to spot low-quality blanks before paying for international shipping. If the warehouse scale shows a standard adult size T-shirt weighs under 180 grams, the fabric is thin and will lose its shape after one wash. Budget for an average of 250 grams per shirt when calculating your total parcel weight.
What warehouse photographs can and cannot settle
High-definition warehouse photographs are your only tool to verify the item before it leaves the domestic transit loop. These photos can easily settle alignment issues, print placement, and basic color accuracy under neutral lighting. You can clearly see if a graphic is crooked or if the collar ribbing is loose.
However, warehouse photographs cannot tell you how the fabric feels or how it fits. You cannot judge the softness, the elasticity of the spandex in the collar, or the actual drape of the cotton. A shirt can look perfectly straight on a inspection table but still feel stiff or rough to the touch.
- Close-up of the neck tag and inner wash label stitching
- Flat overhead view of the entire front graphic with a ruler placed next to it
- Close-up of the shoulder seams to check for reinforcing tape
- Macro shot of any chest embroidery to verify thread density
How to handle problems shown in warehouse photos
If your warehouse photos reveal a defect, a crooked print, or incorrect measurements, you must act immediately. Most domestic sellers enforce a strict 7-day return window starting from the day the package arrives at the warehouse. Check the timestamp on your inspection photos as soon as they upload.
Do not hesitate to reject the item if the chest measurement deviates by more than 2 centimetres from the listing size chart. Use the agent dashboard to initiate a domestic exchange or refund. State the exact measurement discrepancy as the reason to ensure the seller covers the return shipping fee.
Sizing discrepancies and shrinkage realities
Domestic market T-shirts are rarely cut to standard Western retail dimensions. An extra-large in a domestic listing often fits like a Western medium or large. Always rely on the physical centimetre measurements rather than the letter size on the tag.
Assume all cotton garments will shrink slightly during the first domestic wash cycle. Expect a 1 to 2 centimetre reduction in total length and chest width when washed in warm water. If your measurements are on the border between two sizes, always select the larger size for your cart.