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Custom kids T-shirts look straightforward—pick a fabric, choose colors, add a logo, and place a bulk order. In reality, this is one of the easiest categories to “almost” get right. A shirt can look perfect in photos but fail in daily wear if the neckline is tight, the seams feel rough, or the color changes after washing. For buyers, those small misses turn into slow-moving stock, extra remakes, and fewer repeat orders.

This guide is built as a practical checklist you can use from first inquiry to bulk shipment. It’s written for brands, wholesalers, and sourcing teams working with a China manufacturer, but the same logic applies anywhere. We’ll reference a real product page you can share with suppliers to align on expectations: Summer Knit Cotton Baby Toddler Boys T-shirt Short Sleeve Colorblock Casual T-shirt for Unisex Kids.

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The Custom Kids T-Shirt Checklist (Use This Before You Request a Quote)

✅ Step 1: Define the “wear scenario”

Before you talk about fabric, define how kids will actually wear it.

• Age range: baby, toddler, preschool, or mixed

• Season: summer only or year-round layering

• Use case: daycare basics, outdoor play, school uniforms, gifting

• Target market: value basics vs premium boutique vs private label

Why it matters: the correct fabric weight, neckline size, and fit looseness depend on this. “Unisex summer tee for toddlers” is not the same as “kids fashion tee for older sizes.”

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1) Fabric Checklist: It’s Not Just “100% Cotton”

✅ Step 2: Confirm fiber content and handfeel

Ask your supplier to recommend fabric options, then confirm:

• Fiber content (100% cotton or blend)

• Softness after wash (not just out of the bag)

• Breathability and comfort in warm weather

• Pilling tendency (especially for kids’ active use)

Quick test you can do: request a fabric swatch, wash it twice, air dry it, then rub it against skin. If it becomes stiff or scratchy, you’ll hear about it later from parents.

✅ Step 3: Verify shrink control

Shrink is one of the most common reasons kids tees “fit wrong” after purchase.

Ask for:

• expected shrink range in length and width

• whether fabric is pre-shrunk/compacted

• how long fabric is relaxed before cutting

Practical tip: if your supplier can’t explain how they control shrink, treat the sample as “not reliable yet.”

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2) Color Checklist: Avoid Colorblock Problems Before They Start

Colorblock tees can sell well because they look “designed” without heavy printing. But colorblock introduces two risks: shade mismatch and panel alignment.

✅ Step 4: Set color standards

• Use Pantone codes or approved swatches

• Confirm whether the factory will match by lab dip or bulk lot

• If color accuracy matters, ask how they manage dye lots

✅ Step 5: Require colorblock alignment rules

Your tech pack should specify:

• which panel is which color (body/sleeve/neck rib)

• seam alignment tolerance

• panel symmetry expectations

A stable colorblock program needs repeatability—not “looks close enough.”

Reference product for your supplier conversation:
Summer Knit Cotton Baby Toddler Boys T-shirt Short Sleeve Colorblock Casual T-shirt for Unisex Kids

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3) Pattern and Fit Checklist: Where Most Orders Fail Quietly

Kids tees are unforgiving because parents notice fit issues instantly. Your goal is a fit that is:

• easy to pull on/off

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