Custom Youth & Kids Apparel Guide
Everything you need for custom kids apparel: school spirit wear, youth sports jerseys, daycare shirts, camp gear, and family matching sets.
Custom Apparel for Kids of All Ages
Custom youth apparel is essential for schools, sports teams, daycares, camps, and family events. From infant onesies to teen-sized t-shirts, we offer the full range of sizes to outfit kids of every age with quality custom-printed gear.
Whether you're ordering 20 shirts for a classroom field trip or 500 for a school-wide spirit day, this guide covers everything from sizing and safety to decoration methods and pricing.
What This Guide Covers
Age group sizing, product categories (t-shirts, hoodies, jerseys, onesies), fabric and safety considerations, use cases, decoration methods, and pricing for youth orders.
Size Guide by Age Group
Youth sizing is organized by age range. Here's what we offer:
Youth Size Chart
| Size | Ages (Approx) | Chest | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| YXS | 4-5 | 25-27" | 18" |
| YS | 6-7 | 28-30" | 20" |
| YM | 8-10 | 31-33" | 22" |
| YL | 12-14 | 34-36" | 24" |
| YXL | 16-18 | 37-39" | 26" |
Youth Product Categories
We offer the full range of youth apparel:
Youth T-Shirts
Classic youth t-shirts in crew neck and v-neck styles.
- Sizes: YXS to YXL
- Popular: Gildan 5000B, Bella+Canvas 3001Y
- Great for: Schools, events, teams
Youth Hoodies
Youth hoodies and sweatshirts for cooler weather.
- Sizes: YXS to YXL
- Popular: Gildan 18500B, Independent Youth
- Great for: Fall/winter, school spirit
Youth Sweatpants
Youth sweatpants matching hoodies for complete sets.
- Sizes: YXS to YXL
- Popular: Gildan 18200B Heavy Blend
- Great for: Dance, sports, school
Youth Long Sleeves
Youth long sleeve shirts for layering.
- Sizes: YXS to YXL
- Popular: Gildan 2400B, Next Level Youth
- Great for: Fall events, outdoor activities
Youth Sports Jerseys
Custom jerseys for youth sports leagues.
- Sizes: Youth S to Youth XL
- Sports: Soccer, basketball, baseball, hockey
- Add: Names and numbers (+$5-8)
Infant Onesies
Custom baby onesies for the littlest family members.
- Sizes: 6M, 12M, 18M, 24M
- Popular: Rabbit Skins 4400
- Great for: Baby showers, family matching
Popular Use Cases
Youth apparel serves many purposes:
Schools
Sports Teams
Summer Camps
Dance Studios
Daycares
Family Events
School Orders
Schools are our largest youth apparel customers. Common orders include:
- Spirit Day Shirts: School-wide orders for spirit weeks, field days
- Class Trip Shirts: Matching youth t-shirts for field trips
- Grad Shirts: Class of 20XX designs for graduating classes
- Club Shirts: Drama club, robotics, student council
Fabric & Safety Considerations
When ordering for children, safety and comfort are paramount:
Safe Printing
All our printing methods use child-safe, non-toxic inks.
- Water-based and plastisol inks are safe
- DTF transfers are fully cured and safe
- No harmful chemicals or irritants
Tagless Options
Many youth styles feature tagless labels printed inside.
- No scratchy tags irritating necks
- More comfortable for sensitive skin
- Bella+Canvas and Next Level are tagless
Recommended Fabrics
| Fabric | Best For | Care |
|---|---|---|
| 50/50 Cotton-Poly | Everyday wear, durability | Easy wash, minimal shrinkage |
| 100% Cotton | Sensitive skin, comfort | May shrink 3-5% |
| 100% Polyester | Sports, active wear | Quick dry, no shrinkage |
| Tri-Blend | Premium feel, retail quality | Gentle cycle recommended |
Frequently Asked Questions
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