Wholesale Kids’ T-Shirts: Blank Tees in Bulk for Schools, Clubs and Print Shops from £1.24

Children are tough on clothes, so the right blank is the one that stays soft, keeps its shape and survives frequent washing.

Cotton is the backbone of the range, and for most kids’ projects it’s the safest place to start. It’s breathable, gentle against the skin and takes ink and thread well, so printed designs look sharp. Polyester and performance fabrics are a better fit for sport, sports days and outdoor activities: they’re lighter, dry quickly and don’t hold sweat, and a few come with moisture-wicking finishes. If sustainability matters to your school, club or brand, organic cotton is available too.

Weight is worth a thought. Lighter tees are comfortable in summer and easy to layer, while heavier cotton feels sturdier and tends to hold up better for everyday wear and repeated washes. You’ll find both ends of the scale, so it pays to compare a couple of weights before placing a large order.

Most styles follow a relaxed, classic cut that leaves room to move, with a few fitted and slim options for older children and fashion-led collections. The crew neck is the default, and many styles come with an easy-to-remove tear-away label for extra comfort. Sleeve length is the other decision: short sleeves cover most of the year, while long sleeve kids’ t-shirts work for autumn, winter and layered uniforms.

If you want a smarter look for school trips or sports clubs, kids’ polos are a step up from a standard tee.

Colour affects both the look of your project and the cost of your order, so it’s worth deciding early.

• White is the classic choice for printing: a clean, bright canvas for school logos, party designs and artwork, and the easiest colour to reorder.
• Black is the other staple, popular for team kits and designs that need to stand out, and it hides the scuffs and spills that come with active children.
• Navy, grey, red and royal blue suit school and club colours, while brighter shades such as yellow, orange, lime green or pink are great for events, parties and summer camps.

To keep your budget in check, stick to one or two colours per order. A larger run in fewer shades reaches the better price tiers sooner than several small batches.

Every garment here is a plain, undecorated blank, so what you do with it is up to you. Many customers decorate them in their own workshop, while others want us to handle the printing or embroidery. The range works with digital print, screen print and embroidery, and you can see what’s available for each style when you customise a kids’ t-shirt.

Schools and nurseries use them for uniforms, trips and leavers’ shirts, and education buyers in particular benefit from matching sizes and colours across a whole year group. Sports clubs use them for training and match days, while event organisers, party planners and charities order them for fun runs, birthdays and fundraising days. Print shops and small brands buy them to resell with their own designs, and some retailers stock them as everyday basics.

Whatever the project, buying the blanks and the decoration in one place saves you margin and the hassle of shipping between suppliers.