AS Colour Youth Staple Tee | 3006

Description

The AS Colour Youth Staple Tee is the junior version of the blank that runs more custom programs than any other in our catalog. Same 180GSM combed cotton construction as the adult Staple, scaled down for kids sizes 2 through 14. The fabric weight hits the sweet spot for youth wear — substantial enough to hold decoration and survive weekly washing, light enough that kids actually want to wear it.

Who Orders It

Elementary and middle schools building spirit wear programs. Summer camps and day programs that need durable blanks for group tees. Youth sports organizations outfitting teams and supporters. Children’s brands launching decorated apparel lines. Church youth groups and VBS programs. Nonprofits running youth-focused fundraising campaigns. Family reunion organizers matching the whole crew.

Decoration

The combed cotton surface accepts screen print ink with sharp edge definition — no fiber interference in fine line work. DTG prints clean with standard pretreatment protocols. The 180GSM weight provides enough body to support embroidery without requiring stabilizer overkill, though keep stitch counts modest on smaller youth sizes where the decorated area sits closer to seams. Preshrunk fabric means your print placement stays where you put it after the first wash.

Specifications

• 180GSM / 5.3oz combed cotton construction
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Youth sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
• Regular fit cut for everyday wear
• Consistent sizing across production runs

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on youth tees?
Screen printing is the standard for youth programs — it’s durable, cost-effective at volume, and handles the rough treatment kids put garments through. DTG works well for smaller orders or designs with high color counts. Keep embroidery designs compact on smaller sizes.

Is this good for school spirit wear programs?
It’s one of the most-ordered blanks for exactly that use case. The quality level sits above standard promo tees, which matters when parents are paying for spirit wear their kids will actually wear repeatedly.

How does the sizing run?
True to size with a regular fit. The size 2 fits most 2–3 year olds, scaling up through size 14 for early teens. Consistent cut across production runs means reorders match previous batches.

What’s the minimum order for custom decoration?
We work with programs from 12 pieces. Most school and camp programs start at 24–50 pieces for cost efficiency on screen printing. Request a quote and we’ll work with your specific order size.

Ready to build your youth program? Get a custom quote and we’ll match decoration method to your design and budget.