To determine your true Kowtow size, we recommend comparing your own body measurements to the below size guide to get an idea of the best fit. Our designs range from close fitting cuts that hug the body, to more relaxed and oversized shapes that allow the wearer to play with the style and fit, and size up or down based on their preferences.
STANDARD SIZE GUIDE — For styles identified as a Close Fit, Standard Fit, or Relaxed Fit.
We recommend following this size guide for any garment that has a close, standard, or relaxed fit, as these styles will fit true to size.
Size
XXS/6
XS/8
S/10
M/12
L/14
XL/16
XXL/18
Bust
76-80
81-85
86-90
91-95
96-100
101-105
106-111
Waist
58-62
63-67
68-72
73-77
78-82
83-87
88-93
Hip
86-90
91-95
96-100
101-105
106-110
111-115
116-120
OVERSIZED SIZE GUIDE — For styles identified as an Oversized Fit
We recommend following this size guide for any garment that has an oversized fit, as these styles have a generous fit and allow the wearer to size up or down more freely.
Size
XXS/6
XS/8
S/10
M/12
L/14
XL/16
XXL/18
Bust
76-90
81-95
86-100
91-105
96-110
101-115
106-120
Waist
58-72
63-77
68-82
73-87
78-92
83-97
88-102
Hip
86-100
91-105
96-110
101-115
106-120
111-125
116-130
NUMERIC SIZE GUIDE
This size guide attributes to items that have a more fluid fit with an oversized silhouette. We recommend taking your normal size to achieve this oversized look but you can also size down one size for a less generous fit. If you are in-between sizes, take the bigger size for a generous fit or the size down for a less generous fit.
1
2
3
XXS-S
S-L
L-XXL
MENSWEAR SIZE GUIDE
Size
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Chest
83-87
88-92
93-97
98-102
103-107
108-112
113-117
Waist
70-74
75-79
80-84
85-89
90-94
95-99
100-104
Hip
84-88
89-93
94-98
99-103
104-108
109-113
114-118
INTERNATIONAL SIZE CONVERSION
Size
XXS
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
NZ/AU
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
US
0-2
2-4
4-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-14
UK
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
JP
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
FR
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
FOOTWEAR SIZE GUIDE
NZ/AU
36
37
38
39
40
41
US
5
6
7
8
9
10
EU
36
37
38
39
40
41
UK
3
4
5
6
7
8
NATURE BABY SIZE GUIDE
All babies come in different shapes and sizes and this is intended to be a guide only. While we do our best to ensure all our sizing is consistent, you may find that some styles will vary in size due to different fabric qualities.
Our size guide reflects the maximum measurements for each age.
Clothing Age
Weight (kg)
Height (cm)
Chest (cm)
Waist (cm)
0-3 months
6
62
3-6 months
8
68
6-12 months
10
76
1 Year
12
84
2 Year
92
56
54
This garment is completely plastic-free and is created using the principles of circular design, with full seed-to-garment traceability.
Fairtrade:
Since Kowtow's inception in 2006, we have been Fairtrade-certified, working with Fairtrade-certified partners throughout our supply chain. From Fairtrade-certified cotton farmers to mills and manufacturers, we can trace every part of our process from seed to garment. We have retained close partnerships with the same manufacturers in India over the years and visit them regularly.
Our supply chain is audited and certified by the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation International (FLO).
GOTS
Kowtow is Global Organic Textile Standard 'Organic' CU 116274 certified. All our organic cotton uses Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved inks and dyes, which are free from chlorine bleach, toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and aromatic solvents. Apart from its ecological criteria, GOTS also considers working conditions in supply chain production, based on international labour organisation standards such as the right to fair wages, unions and safe working conditions.
SA8000
We continue to align ourselves with Social Accountability International (SAI) accredited suppliers for our fabrics and manufacturing and work closely with them to deliver on continuous improvements. SA 8000 is an international standard that ensures companies are doing right by their workers by addressing a range of issues from forced labour to occupational health and safety. Every step of the production process is held to the highest ethical standards, ensuring that everyone involved is treated with respect, fairness and dignity.
NOP
Our cotton is grown from non-genetically modified seeds, organically farmed without harmful chemicals in India and certified under the National Organic Programme (NOP). Developed by the Government of USA, NOP helps organisations implement farming techniques that do not hamper the reproductive and regenerative capacity of the soil, including companion planting and crop rotations, which helps to preserve entire ecosystems.
Oeko-Tex Standard 100
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is an independent certification system for textiles and trims that tests for harmful substances in every stage of the production process, including substances like heavy metals, pesticides, formaldehyde and more. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification ensures strict standards for safety and sustainability are met.
Care & Repair
Product code: SMARTPUM1025-COG
Repair Programme
Every Kowtow garment comes with the promise of a free repair to extend the life of your clothes. This service is free for all minor repairs and accepts all Kowtow garments, whether purchased from us or one of our stockists.
Cherished clothes deserve to last a lifetime, so please get in touch for advice on repairing a beloved garment.
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