AS Colour Kids Heavy Faded Tee | 3070

Description

The AS Colour Kids Heavy Faded Tee delivers the same premium construction parents expect from adult blanks, scaled for youth sizing. At 240GSM, this is a heavyweight option in the kids’ category — substantial enough to hold up through playground cycles and repeated washing, with a pre-faded vintage finish that gives decorated pieces an established, worn-in look from day one.

Who Orders It

Youth sports programs use the 3070 for team gear that parents actually keep instead of relegating to the donation pile. Summer camps and outdoor education programs order it for durability through active wear. Schools and PTAs choose it for spirit wear that looks premium without the premium markup. Children’s apparel brands building decorated collections appreciate the faded aesthetic as a design element rather than a flaw. Church youth groups and nonprofit kids’ programs order it when the goal is merch that gets worn repeatedly, not stuffed in a drawer.

Decoration

The 240GSM weight provides a stable base for screen printing — ink sits on the surface cleanly without excessive absorption into the fibers. The pre-faded finish means prints take on a slightly vintage character, which works well for distressed or retro designs. DTG prints hold well on the cotton construction. Embroidery is viable on this weight, though simpler designs under 8,000 stitches work best for youth sizing to avoid stiffness. Note that the faded wash creates slight color variation between garments — embrace it as part of the aesthetic rather than fighting it with precision color matching.

Specifications

• 240GSM heavyweight cotton construction
• Pre-faded vintage wash finish
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability
• Relaxed fit cut for everyday wear
• Youth sizing range

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the faded finish?
Screen printing delivers the cleanest results and complements the vintage aesthetic. The faded base gives prints a broken-in look that works particularly well for retro designs, camp logos, and distressed graphics. DTG also performs well on the cotton construction.

Is this good for youth sports team apparel?
Yes — the 240GSM weight handles the abuse kids put gear through, and the pre-faded finish hides wear better than solid-dyed alternatives. It’s a step above standard promo-weight youth tees without pricing out team budgets.

How does the sizing run?
The 3070 runs true to standard youth sizing with a relaxed fit. It’s cut for comfortable everyday wear rather than a slim athletic fit. Order your usual youth size.

What’s the minimum order for custom decoration?
We work with programs from 12 pieces. Most decorated apparel programs start at 24–50 pieces. Request a quote and we’ll work with your specific order size.

Ready to build youth apparel that kids actually want to wear? Get a custom quote for your program.