Custom 320GSM Kids Crewneck Sweatshirt | Toddler Youth OEM

[Product Overview]

This is a 320GSM brushed-back cotton fleece crewneck sweatshirt made to children's sizing, produced from 2Y to 14Y for kidswear labels, schoolwear programmes and boutique retailers. Minimum order is 100 pieces per colour, sampling takes 7–10 days, bulk runs 25–35 days, and every order includes your own woven label, care label and hangtag.

Key Selling Points

• Built on kids' proportions, not scaled-down adult blocks. Body length, shoulder drop and sleeve pitch follow children's growth patterns, so the garment sits correctly at the waist instead of bunching over the hips.
• 320GSM is the year-round sweet spot for childrenswear. Heavy enough to hold shape through repeated washing, light enough that a five-year-old will actually keep it on indoors.
• Twin-needle everywhere it takes stress. Neck seam, armhole, cuff and hem are all double-stitched — the four points where children's garments fail first.
• No drawcords, no loose hardware. Crewneck construction removes the cords and toggles that trigger safety test failures on children's upper-body garments.
• Shrinkage held under 3% after three washes. Pre-shrunk fabric and a controlled wash cycle keep a 4Y from becoming a 3Y after the first month.

Technical Specifications

Customization Options

Kidswear buyers rarely order a blank garment, so most of the specification is open:

• Printing — water-based screen print for soft-hand graphics, puff print for raised lettering, discharge for a vintage wash-down look, DTG for short runs or multi-colour artwork without screen setup.
• Embroidery — chest logo, sleeve badge or back-neck detail, up to 8 colours and 12 × 12cm.
• Colour — any Pantone TCX reference, matched on a lab dip before bulk. Pastel and mid-tone ranges are the usual starting point for kids' collections.
• Labels — woven main label, printed care label with your own composition and wash symbols, and a size label formatted for your market.
• Packaging — polybag with or without suffocation warning print, kraft hangtag, or a printed header card for retail hanging.
• Construction — sleeve length, body length, pocket add-on, rib depth and neckline shape can all be adjusted against your tech pack.

Applications & Target Buyers

This block suits brands building a core layering piece rather than a seasonal statement. Typical buyers are kidswear labels launching or extending a size range, schoolwear suppliers needing an embroidered uniform sweater, boutique retailers ordering small runs in three or four colourways, and promotional or subscription businesses that need consistent quality across repeat orders.

It also works as a family-matching item: the same 320GSM loopback is available in adult sizing, so a parent-and-child set can be produced from one fabric lot with one colour approval — useful for gift retail and holiday programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for custom kids sweatshirts?
100 pieces per colour per style. A two-colour order of 200 pieces is the most common starting volume, and size breakdown can be split freely across the 2Y–14Y range.

Can you follow my existing size chart instead of your standard grading?
Yes. Send your size chart with chest, body length and sleeve measurements per size, and we will build a sample against it. If you have no chart, we can supply our standard kids grading for review first.

Is 320GSM too heavy for children?
No. It is a mid-weight loopback and reads as a normal sweatshirt rather than a winter layer. For spring/summer programmes, the same construction is available in 240GSM and 280GSM.

Do you handle safety testing for children's garments?
We build to CPSIA requirements — no drawcords in the hood or neck area, no small detachable parts, and nickel-free hardware where hardware is used. Testing itself is carried out by third-party labs; we can prepare the submission samples and documentation.

How much does the garment shrink?
Under 3% after three washes at 40°C. The fabric is pre-shrunk before cutting, and we recommend buyers wash-test the approved sample before locking a size chart.

Can I order one sample before committing to bulk?
Yes. Sampling takes 7–10 days and is charged separately; the cost is credited against the bulk order when you proceed.

Can the same design be produced in adult sizes?
Yes. Adult sizes run from XS to 3XL from the same fabric lot, so family sets can share one colour approval.

Get a Quote

Send your artwork, size chart and target quantity, and we will come back with a price, fabric options and a sampling schedule — usually within one working day. Start from the custom sweatshirt range, compare the hoodie programme if you need a hooded version, or contact us here to open a project.