Classic Fit
Provides familiar room for movement and everyday layering.
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The Youth Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt is a durable everyday shirt for schools, youth groups, sports teams, camps, clubs, family events, and organizations ordering coordinated apparel for children. Its main advantage is dependable structure: the 5.3 oz. fabric offers more substance than a lightweight tee while remaining comfortable for regular wear. The classic fit, rib collar, reinforced neck and shoulders, and tear-away label make it suitable for classroom programs, field trips, fundraisers, team activities, birthday events, community projects, and recurring youth apparel orders. Its dependable construction also supports replacement orders when growing programs need matching garments.
Children’s apparel must withstand movement, repeated washing, and busy group activities. Taped neck and shoulder seams reinforce high-stress areas, while the rib collar helps the neckline keep its shape.
The primary fabric is 100% U.S. cotton with a 20-singles construction. Cotton supports breathability and a familiar feel, while the classic cut leaves room for movement without looking excessively oversized.
A tear-away label supports rebranding and can reduce irritation when removed correctly. The shirt is also CPSIA Tracking Label compliant, an important consideration for youth apparel programs.
Fabric composition varies by color. Ash Grey uses a 99/1 cotton-polyester blend, while Sport Grey uses 90/10 cotton-polyester. Dark Heather, Graphite Heather, neon shades, and safety colors use a 50/50 blend for color consistency and durability.
Safety Green is ANSI/ISEA 107 compliant for enhanced visibility. Organizations should still confirm whether it is appropriate for the intended setting.
Provides familiar room for movement and everyday layering.
Taped shoulders and neckline support repeated wear.
Rib construction helps the neckline retain its shape.
The tear-away label supports private-label programs.
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gildan |
| Style | 31560 |
| Weight | 5.3 oz./yd² US and 8.8 oz./L yd CA |
| Base fabric | 100% U.S. cotton, 20 singles |
| Compliance | CPSIA Tracking Label compliant |
The Youth Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt uses OEKO-TEX certified low-impact dyes and meets OEKO-TEX Standard 100 requirements. Tested components are evaluated against established limits for harmful substances.
The Youth Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt is well suited for schools, camps, churches, sports clubs, dance groups, youth charities, family reunions, birthday teams, community programs, and retail collections. Its broad color selection helps organizers coordinate apparel with team identities, event themes, or school colors.
For programs tied to a fixed event date, review the available rush order options before confirming colors, quantities, youth sizes, and artwork.
Use age-appropriate artwork with readable lettering and balanced placement. Review the youth size chart carefully when shirts will be layered. Confirm color, decoration method, artwork dimensions, and quantity. For sizing or artwork support, visit the Everyday Custom Print contact page.
Turn the shirt inside out and machine wash cold with similar colors. Use mild detergent and avoid bleach unless permitted. Tumble dry low or air dry. Do not iron directly over decoration. Store the garment clean and dry.
With durable cotton construction, reinforced seams, varied color blends, recognized material standards, and a classic fit, the Youth Heavy Cotton™ T-Shirt gives schools, teams, and community organizations a practical foundation for coordinated apparel that children can wear throughout active schedules.