Custom Kids & Youth

Custom kids' and youth apparel comes down to three things: the fabric and how it holds up to real wear, the style that fits the age and the occasion, and how you plan to print. Here's how we help families, teams, schools, and camps choose.

Pick the fabric & weight

Kids are hard on clothes, so fabric and durability matter as much as feel. For everyday budgets and bulk school or team orders, a heavyweight cotton tee like the Gildan 5000B Youth Heavy Cotton Tee holds up wash after wash. For a softer retail feel, ringspun and fine-jersey tees such as the Bella+Canvas 3001Y Youth Jersey Tee, the lighter Gildan 64000B Youth Softstyle Tee, or the premium Next Level 3310 Youth Cotton Tee feel great on sensitive skin. When it's cold, reach for fleece: the heavy-blend Gildan 18500B Youth Hoodie is a durable all-rounder, while the LAT 2296 Youth Fleece Hoodie leans extra soft. Browse the full range on kids' t-shirts and kids' hoodies.

Pick the style & who it's for

Match the piece to the age and the occasion. Most youth blanks run from toddler sizes up through youth XL, so you can outfit a whole class or team in one order. Start with everyday kids' t-shirts for school spirit days, camps, and family events; layer on kids' hoodies for cooler weather and team travel; or dress it up a notch with kids' polos for uniforms, recitals, and group photos.

Pick the print method

Screen printing is the most economical choice for bulk runs of simple, bold designs, so it's ideal for team rosters and full-classroom school orders. DTF handles full-color, detailed artwork with no minimum and holds up well through repeated kid-grade washing, which makes it perfect for a single custom shirt, a small camp group, or photo-real designs. Not sure which fits your quantity and art? and we'll recommend the right blank and method for your budget.