AS Colour Youth Staple L/S Tee | 3008

Description

The AS Colour Youth Staple L/S Tee brings the same 180GSM combed cotton construction that made the adult Staple a standard — scaled down for kids without cutting corners on fabric quality or fit. This is a blank built for programs where the tee needs to survive an actual school year: field trips, spirit days, team photos, and the washing machine cycle that follows each one.

Who Orders It

Elementary and middle schools ordering spirit wear that won’t fall apart by spring. Youth sports programs — soccer clubs, swim teams, Little League — building seasonal gear for players and families. Summer camps and outdoor education programs needing durable layering pieces. Children’s apparel brands launching their own decorated lines. Dance studios, martial arts academies, and youth theater programs outfitting their rosters. PTAs and booster clubs running fundraiser merch that parents will actually let kids wear repeatedly.

Decoration

The combed cotton face takes screen printing with sharp edges and solid ink saturation — no fiber interference on detailed graphics. DTG prints cleanly with proper pretreatment, making it viable for smaller runs with photographic or gradient artwork. Embroidery works well on the chest and sleeve, though keep stitch counts moderate for youth sizing — 5,000 to 8,000 stitches sits cleanly without distortion. The 180GSM weight prevents show-through on lighter print colors. Preshrunk fabric means your decoration placement stays where you put it after washing.

Specifications

• 180GSM / 5.3oz combed cotton construction
• Long sleeve with ribbed crew neck
• Double-needle stitching at stress points
• Preshrunk for dimensional stability
• Regular fit designed for everyday youth wear
• Available in youth sizing range

Common Questions

What decoration method works best on the 3008?
Screen printing delivers the most durable results for youth wear — ink bonds permanently to the combed cotton and holds up to aggressive washing. DTG is solid for smaller orders or complex artwork. Embroidery works on chest and sleeve placements at moderate stitch counts.

Is this good for school spirit wear programs?
It’s one of the best options available. The 180GSM weight is substantial enough to feel like real clothing rather than a disposable promo tee, but not so heavy that kids overheat. The combed cotton means it’s comfortable against skin all day.

How does the sizing run?
AS Colour youth sizing runs true and consistent across production. The regular fit gives room for movement without excess fabric. Check the size chart for specific measurements — AS Colour publishes detailed specs.

What’s the minimum order for custom decoration?
We work with programs from 12 pieces. Most youth apparel programs — school orders, team gear, camp uniforms — typically start at 24–50 pieces. 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 the 3008 to your decoration needs and timeline.