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Employee Appreciation Shirt Calculator

Plug in headcount and gender mix and we'll spell out the per-size order with a replacement cushion built in.

Employee appreciation shirts only land right if the sizes do. Tell us your headcount and the gender mix, and the calculator returns a per-size order tuned for an office or blended workforce, with a small replacement cushion baked in for damaged shirts and new arrivals.

Total to order
158
Buffer
+5%
Biggest bucket
L · 41
Adult — combined
Standard curve at 50% female.
  • XS
    64%
  • S
    2315%
  • M
    4025%
  • L
    4126%
  • XL
    2818%
  • 2XL
    139%
  • 3XL
    75%
Men's cut
50% of demand
  • XS
    3
  • S
    12
  • M
    20
  • L
    21
  • XL
    14
  • 2XL
    7
  • 3XL
    4
Ladies' cut
50% of demand
  • XS
    3
  • S
    11
  • M
    20
  • L
    20
  • XL
    14
  • 2XL
    6
  • 3XL
    3
Why these numbers
  • Using the Employee appreciation preset — curve calibrated for a balanced full-headcount gifting order.
  • Balanced at 50% female, which pushes the curve toward S–M.
  • No tail bias — the curve isn't pushed toward bigger or smaller sizes.
  • 5% replacement cushion baked in.
  • Total = headcount × (1 + 5%) replacement cushion.
Pick the actual shirt
Hand the count to The Butler. Real product SKUs come back in seconds.

Frequently asked

How many shirts should I order for employee appreciation week?
One per employee plus a small cushion (5-10%) for damaged shirts, late RSVPs, and new hires that show up between order and delivery.
What sizes should an employee appreciation order include?
Full XS-3XL range. For most offices the demand concentrates in M-XL, but the 2XL/3XL tail matters - running out at the big end is the most common complaint.
Should I order unisex or split men's / ladies'?
Split if your audience cares about fit (it does more than you think). Unisex is cheaper to stock and easier if the shirt is loose / casual.
How do I handle remote employees in the count?
Count them in the headcount and plan to ship. Most teams err on the side of including everyone - a missing shirt to a remote employee lands worse than a couple of extras.

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