What Is Sizing Like at Crosshatch?

Crosshatch sizes fairly true on the waist and sits generous through the body. The jeans use plain waist-and-leg inch measurements, so a 32/32 is a genuine 32/32, while the tees, hoodies and polos are cut on the relaxed, streetwear side and lean roomy rather than fitted. For most men that means: order your normal denim size, and think carefully about whether you want the tops boxy or trimmed.

Crosshatch has been a Manchester denim and street-style label since 2000, and it has always been a value brand first — you'll find jeans from under a tenner and tees for a few quid across its own site, MandM Direct, Amazon and ASOS. That budget positioning matters when you're sizing, because the fit is built to be easy-wearing and forgiving rather than sharp and tailored. Here's how it actually breaks down.

How the jeans fit

This is the easy bit. Crosshatch jeans are sold in honest waist/leg numbers — W30 to W40 and beyond, in L30, L32 and L34 lengths — so there's no vanity sizing to decode. Most styles are cut in stretch denim (typically 98% cotton, 2% elastane), which gives a touch of give at the waist and stops them feeling rigid after a big lunch.

Slim fit is their closest cut — narrow through the thigh with a gentle taper. Take your true waist; the stretch handles the rest.
Straight and relaxed fits sit a little easier through the leg. If you're between sizes, size down for straight, stay true for relaxed.
Loose and tapered/cargo styles are the roomiest. These are meant to sit away from the body, so don't panic if they feel generous.
A handful of styles are 100% cotton with no stretch — those are less forgiving, so measure your waist before ordering rather than guessing.

How the tops, hoodies and polos fit

Here's where a lot of men trip up. Crosshatch tops run relaxed. The brand caters right up to 6XL and is genuinely big-and-tall friendly, and that generous DNA shows in the standard sizes too. Their fit models are typically 6ft to 6ft 2in with a 38–39in chest wearing a medium, which tells you the mediums have real room in them.

If you like a classic streetwear silhouette — a bit of drape, roomy through the chest and body — take your usual size.
If you prefer a trimmer look, size down on hoodies and tees. You'll lose the boxiness without the sleeves ending up too short.
Polos sit closer to true, but still have a touch more room in the body than a premium slim polo would.

My honest take

I learned the Crosshatch lesson the hard way years ago. I bought an overhead hoodie in my "normal" medium expecting it to be fitted, and it turned up with a good inch of extra room everywhere — comfortable, but not the sharp layer I'd pictured under a jacket. The waist patch on the jeans, on the other hand, has never lied to me: the number on the tag is the number on my body. So my rule with this brand is simple — trust the jeans, and decide up front whether you want the top relaxed or trimmed before you add to basket. Get that one decision right and the returns disappear.

What to buy and what's on trend

Value denim is having a proper moment, and Crosshatch is well placed for it. Right now I'd steer you towards a mid or dark-wash straight-leg jean — the current mood is away from skin-tight skinny and towards a cleaner, slightly relaxed line. Pair it with one of their heavier overhead hoodies for the off-duty look, and keep a plain dark tee in the rotation for layering. If you're building a low-cost capsule, this is a sensible place to spend, provided you nail the fit first.

Where else to shop — across every budget

Crosshatch is a strong value pick, but sizing varies wildly between brands, so it pays to know your options. Here's where I'd send men at each tier.

High street

Jack & Jones — the best value denim specialist on the high street, with a clear fit-name system (Clark, Glenn, Mike) that makes sizing predictable once you know your cut.
River Island — trend-led casualwear that sits slightly slimmer than Crosshatch, so a good shout if you want a sharper line for a similar spend.
Next — reliable, consistent sizing across seasons and a broad range of leg lengths, which is a genuine bonus if you're tall or short in the leg.

Independent & boutique

Duck and Cover — a British street label that sits right next to Crosshatch in spirit but with a bit more design detail; expect a true-to-size, slightly more considered fit.
Nudie Jeans — independent denim specialists with free repairs for life. The fits run slim and true, and the raw denim moulds to you over time.
Edwin — Japanese-influenced boutique denim with beautiful fabric. Sizing is honest but the cuts are considered, so read each style's description before committing.

Designer & luxury

Paul Smith — British design royalty who, fittingly, make their own crosshatch-weave stretch jean. Medium rise, slim through the leg, and true to size in the waist.
Diesel — the denim heavyweight. Fits run slim and fashion-forward, so most men size up one from their Crosshatch waist.
AllSaints — contemporary, close-cut denim and heavyweight jersey. Trimmer than Crosshatch across the board, so allow for that when you order.

Stop guessing your size — for good

Tellar is the UK's leading sizing tool. Measure once using your bust, waist, hip or an existing brand size, and get your exact match across 1,500+ brands instantly. No more squinting at size guides, no more guesswork, fewer returns — and it's completely free, in-browser, with nothing to download.

Whether you're a true 32/32 or somewhere in between, Tellar tells you precisely what to order at Crosshatch and everywhere else.

Find your Crosshatch size → How to measure →

And when you're done, dive into the Tellar Fashion Hub — a growing library of free posts from our stylists. Honest, unbiased, independent and always free: style advice, top picks and the best brands, with no sponsored nonsense.