Joyful Noise Youth Short Sleeve Tee
This is the shirt he grabs for school, wears to church, and throws on for every warm day in between. The cotton is heavy weight at 6.5 oz, with real substance to it, the kind of tee that feels like something instead of the thin, see-through shirts that go limp after a few washes. It's built to take how hard a kid wears his favorite shirt.
The fabric
100% combed cotton in a 22-singles, 6.5 oz heavy weight. Combing the cotton removes the short, rough fibers, which gives this tee a smooth hand and keeps it comfortable through a full day of wear. Marle colors carry a touch of viscose at 15% for that soft heathered look. The heavier weight is what lets it hold its shape and color wash after wash.
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, easy to move in without being baggy. 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 kids' clothes usually give out first. These are the details that decide whether a shirt lasts one season or gets handed down to a younger brother.
Buying this as a gift
This is a safe gift for a kid who has opinions about what he wears, and most of them do. A solid short sleeve tee is one of those pieces he'll actually reach for, and a heavier, well-made one earns a spot in the regular rotation. Check the size chart against his measurements before you order to land the right fit.
Specs
- Heavy weight 6.5 oz, 22-singles, 100% combed cotton (marles 15% viscose)
- Regular fit through the body
- 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
Youth sizing with a regular cut, so most take their normal size. 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 youth t-shirt come in?
Youth 8, Youth 10, Youth 12, Youth 14 and Youth 16. 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 youth size. Measure a tee he already wears and compare, and you will land the right size the first time.
What colors is it available in?
Bone and Bright Royal.
What is the shirt made of?
100% combed cotton at a 6.5 oz heavy weight. Marle colors carry 15% viscose for the heathered look.
Is the fabric thick enough to hold up to a kid?
At 6.5 oz this is a heavy weight tee, noticeably thicker than the 4 to 5 oz shirts most kids' graphics are printed on, so it keeps its shape instead of going thin and shapeless.
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 youth sizing, so most boys take their normal size. Check the size chart on this page if he lands between two sizes.