Independent Trading Co. Youth Lightweight Special Blend Fleece Shorts | PRM16SRT

Description

The Independent Trading Co. PRM16SRT is a youth fleece short built for the realities of children’s programs — repeated washing, active wear, and decoration that needs to last longer than kids’ attention spans. The special blend fleece construction balances softness against durability, with a lighter weight that works for three-season wear without overheating during activity.

Who Orders It

Youth sports programs building team gear that parents will actually keep. Summer camps running custom merch for counselors and campers. Elementary and middle schools ordering spirit wear shorts for PE or spirit days. Children’s brands developing comfortable loungewear lines. Church youth groups, dance studios, and recreational leagues outfitting kids in matching gear that survives the season.

Decoration

The fleece face takes screen printing with good ink adhesion — use a soft-hand ink formula for comfort on youth garments. DTG prints well on the blended fabric, though expect slightly less vibrancy than 100% cotton. Left-leg and right-leg print placements are standard for athletic-style branding. Embroidery works on the waistband area but keep stitch counts moderate to avoid stiffness against young skin. For large back-of-short prints, flash between passes to prevent ink migration on the synthetic blend.

Specifications

• Special blend fleece construction — cotton-poly for durability and shape retention
• Lightweight fleece weight for comfortable three-season wear
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk fabric for dimensional stability after washing
• Elastic waistband with drawcord
• Youth sizing range

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on youth fleece shorts?
Screen printing with soft-hand inks gives the best combination of durability and comfort for kids. DTG is viable for smaller runs or detailed artwork. Keep embroidery to waistband areas with moderate stitch counts.

Are these good for summer camp merchandise?
Yes — the lightweight fleece works for cooler mornings and evenings without overheating during daytime activities. The preshrunk fabric means parents can wash them repeatedly without sizing issues, which matters when kids wear the same shorts three days running.

How does the sizing run?
Youth sizing runs consistent with standard children’s measurements. Independent Trading Co. maintains good production consistency, so ordering based on typical youth size charts works reliably across batches.

What’s the minimum order for custom decoration?
We work with programs from 12 pieces. Most youth program orders fall in the 24–100 piece range depending on team or camp size. Request a quote and we’ll work with your specific order size.

Building a youth program that needs custom decorated shorts? Get a quote from our team and we’ll help you plan the run.