Youth Tees, Fleeces, and Activewear

Wholesale Youth Apparel: Bulk Kids' Tees, Hoodies, and Performance Blanks

Youth sizing is one of the more practically important categories in wholesale apparel — most real-world orders that include adults also need to include kids. School spirit wear, family reunion tees, rec league uniforms, church events, 5K fundraisers, and summer camps all require a youth range that coordinates with the adult styles being ordered. Bulkthreads' youth collection covers the full range from budget cotton basics to performance athletic blanks to specialty outdoor styles — from the same brands making the adult versions — so coordinated adult-youth sets are straightforward to source from a single order.

For budget youth tees, Gildan and Hanes are reliable starting points. The Gildan G500B Youth Heavy Cotton Tee offers the same construction as the G500 adult tee scaled into kids' sizing — the natural choice for any order needing a seamless adult-youth match at a low cost. The G200B Ultra Cotton steps up to a heavier 6 oz. fabric for programs where durability matters — a practical choice for school uniforms or runs where the shirt will see heavy use. For long-sleeve, the G540B Youth Heavy Cotton Long-Sleeve Tee extends the line into fall and winter programs. The Hanes 498Y 100% Ring-Spun Cotton Youth Tee is a softer alternative to standard open-end cotton — worth the slight price difference for orders where hand feel matters.

For premium soft youth tees, the Bella+Canvas 3001Y Youth Jersey Tee is the youth counterpart to the 3001C — one of the more widely ordered retail-quality blanks in the wholesale market. It pairs directly with the adult 3001C for coordinated merch sets and offers the same soft airlume cotton hand feel in youth sizing. The Bella+Canvas B8800Y Youth Girls Flowy Racerback Tank is a girls-specific style with a relaxed drape — a practical option for dance studios, cheer programs, and girls' athletic teams that need something more fitted and fashion-forward than a standard youth tee.

For youth performance and athletic blanks, Sport-Tek and Port & Company cover the category well. The Port & Company PC381Y Youth Performance Blend Tee is a budget-friendly moisture-wicking option for rec leagues and youth sports. Sport-Tek's youth lineup includes the YST420 Youth Posi-UV Pro Tee for outdoor programs with direct sun exposure, and the YST400 Youth PosiCharge Tri-Blend Wicking Raglan Tee for team programs that want a colorblock raglan look with performance fabric. For water sports, beach programs, and swim teams, the YST470 Youth Rashguard Tee and YST470LS Youth Long Sleeve Rashguard are among the few wholesale-priced rashguards available — a practical answer for surf camps, swim lessons, and coastal summer programs where sun and water protection matter.

For youth fleece, the Gildan G185B Youth Heavy Blend Hoodie is the direct kids' counterpart to the G185 adult hoodie — the same 8 oz. 50/50 fleece with the same broad color range, so it coordinates seamlessly with adult orders. The G180B Youth Fleece Crewneck is the no-hood alternative for programs that prefer a crewneck silhouette, and the Port & Company PC590YH Youth Performance Fleece Hoodie steps up to a performance fleece construction with moisture management — a practical choice for active youth programs where kids are wearing the hoodie during activity, not just between drills.

All styles ship with automatic volume discounts applied at checkout, typically arrive in 1–3 business days, and come with free returns on every order. Browse related collections: T-Shirts, Fleece and Hoodies, Activewear, and Gildan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best wholesale youth t-shirt for screen printing?

The Gildan G500B Youth Heavy Cotton Tee is one of the more practical options for screen printing at a budget price point — it uses the same 5.3 oz. ring-spun cotton construction as the adult G500 and takes ink consistently. For programs where a softer, retail-quality feel matters, the Bella+Canvas 3001Y is a strong step up using airlume cotton that matches directly with the adult 3001C for coordinated sets.

What is the best wholesale youth tee to pair with adult styles?

For budget programs, the Gildan G500B pairs directly with the adult G500 — same fabric, same color range, consistent sizing across the group. For premium programs, the Bella+Canvas 3001Y pairs with the adult 3001C in the same way. Both pairings make it practical to outfit adults and kids from a single brand at a consistent price without sourcing from multiple suppliers.

What wholesale youth tee is best for outdoor and sun-protection programs?

The Sport-Tek YST420 Youth Posi-UV Pro Tee is purpose-built for outdoor programs — it carries a UPF 50+ rating built into the fabric, making it a practical choice for summer camps, outdoor education programs, and any youth application where prolonged sun exposure is a concern. For water-adjacent programs, the YST470 Youth Rashguard Tee adds water-resistant construction on top of sun protection.

Does Bulkthreads carry wholesale youth rashguards?

Yes. The Sport-Tek YST470 Youth Rashguard Tee and YST470LS Youth Long Sleeve Rashguard are both available at wholesale pricing — a style that's less commonly available in the blank wholesale market than standard tees. Both are practical for surf camps, swim lessons, coastal summer programs, and any youth application where water and sun protection are both priorities.

What is the best wholesale youth hoodie?

The Gildan G185B Youth Heavy Blend Hoodie is one of the more widely ordered youth fleece blanks — it uses the same 8 oz. 50/50 construction as the adult G185 and coordinates across the same color range, making it straightforward to match with adult orders. For active youth programs where moisture management matters, the Port & Company PC590YH Youth Performance Fleece Hoodie is a practical step up with performance fleece construction.

Do wholesale youth blanks at Bulkthreads come with volume discounts?

Yes. Automatic volume discounts are applied at checkout across the youth collection — no codes required. The per-unit price decreases as order size grows, all styles typically arrive in 1–3 business days, and returns are free on every order.