Boys with Bibles Symbol Long Sleeve Tee
This is the shirt he reaches for on the way out the door, wears to church, and layers under everything once the weather turns, with the Boys with Bibles symbol printed small on the left chest. Long sleeves mean it works across seasons, under a hoodie or jacket in winter or on its own when the mornings turn cool. It comes in adult, youth and toddler fits, so the whole crew can wear the same shirt, and every one of them is built to hold up.
The fabric
The adult tee is 100% combed cotton in a 22-singles, 6.5 oz heavy weight, cut 2 inches longer in the body than the standard Classic Tee so it stays tucked and doesn't ride up when he reaches or sits. The youth and toddler tees are 100% combed cotton in a 28-singles, 5.3 oz mid weight, substantial enough to hold its shape without being heavy or hot on a kid. Combing the cotton removes the short, rough fibers, which gives every fit a smooth hand and keeps it from feeling scratchy. Marle colors like Athletic Heather carry a touch of viscose at 15% for that soft heathered look.
The fabric is preshrunk, so what he tries on is close to what he keeps after wash number ten.
How it fits
A regular fit through the body and sleeves in every fit. Adult runs 2 inches longer than a standard tee for better coverage and a cleaner tuck; youth and toddler are cut to standard length, easy to pull on and off and roomy enough to move in. Neck ribbing keeps the collar from stretching out after being pulled on and off, and shoulder to shoulder tape holds the shirt's shape across the back through repeated wear.
Construction and finishing
Side seamed for a cleaner drape that doesn't twist in the wash, with double needle hems at the sleeves and bottom for durability where clothes usually give out first. These are the details that make it a real wardrobe piece rather than a throwaway layer, and let it get handed down to a younger brother.
Choosing a fit and color
Adult runs true to adult men's sizing, Small through 3X-Large, in Athletic Heather or Bone. Youth covers sizes 8 through 16 and Toddler covers 2T, 4T and 6T, both in Athletic Heather. Pick the fit first, then the color and size. Check the size chart against his measurements before ordering, especially for a younger wearer, since kids grow through a size fast.
Buying this as a gift
This is a safe gift for a teenager or a young man who is particular about how his clothes fit and feel, and just as easy for a boy who has opinions about what he wears, or for the parents dressing a toddler. A long sleeve tee is one of those pieces people never buy enough of for themselves, and a well-made one earns a spot in the regular rotation. Check the size chart before you order to land the right fit.
Specs
- Adult: heavy weight 6.5 oz, 22-singles, 100% combed cotton (heathers 15% viscose), cut 2 inches longer than the standard Classic Tee
- Youth and Toddler: mid weight 5.3 oz, 28-singles, 100% combed cotton (marles 15% viscose)
- Regular fit through the body and sleeves
- Neck ribbing for a collar that holds its shape
- Side seamed construction
- Shoulder to shoulder tape
- Double needle hems
- Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage
- Made in Bangladesh
Size and fit
Regular cut in every fit, so most take their normal size. Adult runs true to adult men's sizing with a longer body than a standard tee, so keep that in mind if he prefers a shorter hem; youth and toddler run true to standard kids' sizing. A full size chart is available on this page, so check it against his measurements before ordering to get the fit right the first time.
Care
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Do not bleach
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron if printed
- Line dry in shade
FAQ
What sizes does this long sleeve tee come in?
Adult Small through 3X-Large, Youth 8 through 16, and Toddler 2T, 4T and 6T. Choose the fit first, then the color and size. A full size chart with measurements is available on this page.
Where can I find the size chart?
The size chart is on this page, with chest and length measurements for every size in every fit. Measure a shirt he already wears and compare, and you will land the right size the first time. Keep in mind the adult body runs 2 inches longer than a standard tee.
What colors is it available in?
Athletic Heather in every fit, and Bone in the adult fit.
What is the shirt made of?
100% combed cotton: a 6.5 oz heavy weight in the adult fit and a 5.3 oz mid weight in the youth and toddler fits. Marle colors, including Athletic Heather, carry 15% viscose for the heathered look.
How much longer is the adult tee than a regular tee?
Two inches longer in the body than the standard Classic Tee, which is enough to keep it tucked and stop it riding up when he reaches or sits. The youth and toddler tees are cut to standard length.
Is it warm enough for winter?
On its own it covers cool mornings in the 50s and 60s. Through real winter it layers under a hoodie or jacket without bunching up.
Is it soft enough for a toddler's skin?
The cotton is combed, which strips out the short, rough fibers that make a cheap tee feel scratchy, so it sits smooth on little arms.
Will it shrink in the wash?
The fabric is preshrunk. Wash it cold and line dry it in the shade and it will hold close to the size he tried on.
Does it run big or small?
It is a regular fit and runs true to size in every fit, so most take their normal size. The adult body just sits longer than a standard tee. The size chart on this page has the full measurements if you want to confirm, which is worth doing for a toddler, since they grow through a size fast.