Kids T-Shirts · United States
Wholesale Kids T-Shirts in United States — Direct from Turkish Manufacturers
Blank and lightly branded kids' t-shirts are a high-churn US category driven by print-on-demand sellers, camps, schools and small merch brands. The recurring complaint about cheap blanks is inconsistency — a reorder that comes back a shade off or a body that shrinks differently. Turkish combed ring-spun production solves that with reserved yarn lots on volume programmes and a controlled dye recipe, so a second run matches the first.
Market angle
Air versus sea for US t-shirt programmes
T-shirts are light, so air freight from Turkey is more viable here than for heavier categories: under roughly 150kg it lands in 3-5 days at a cost most merch sellers absorb. Above that, ocean freight to New York, Savannah or Los Angeles runs 20-30 days and halves the freight per piece.
Product specs
Production details
| Sizes | 2Y / 3-4Y / 5-6Y / 7-8Y / 9-10Y / 11-12Y / 13-14Y |
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| Fabrics |
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| Customization |
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| Sample lead time | 3-5 business days |
Shipping & logistics
Delivery to United States
Transit time
3-7 days (air), 25-35 days (sea)
Available methods
- Air freight via express couriers or airline cargo
- Sea freight (LCL and FCL) to East and West Coast ports
Typical cost
Air freight suits orders up to roughly 150-200 kg; above that, sea LCL becomes significantly more economical per unit
Customs
US duty rates on children's apparel vary by HS code and fiber content. We provide detailed commercial invoices with correct HS classifications and can work with your customs broker; confirm current applicable rates before ordering, as US tariff policy can change.
Pricing
MOQ & pricing for United States buyers
100-300 pcs
Per style per colour, stock shades
300-1000 pcs
10-12% volume discount, custom dyed shades available
1000+ pcs
Factory-direct pricing, reserved yarn lot for colour consistency across the year
- Minimum order
- 50 pcs per style wholesale / 100 pcs per style for private label
- Payment terms
- 30% deposit, 70% before shipment — wire transfer or Wise
- Sampling
- 3-5 business days plus courier (typically 2-3 days to the US)
Questions
Frequently asked
How do your prices compare to sourcing from China?+
Unit prices are typically somewhat higher than mass-market Chinese goods, but US buyers offset this with premium positioning, faster restocks, certified organic options, and lower minimums — resulting in better sell-through and fewer markdowns.
Do you ship to Amazon FBA warehouses?+
Yes. We can prep cartons to Amazon's labeling and packaging requirements and ship directly to FBA receiving centers, or to your prep center first.
How do you stop side seams twisting?+
Controlled-twist combed ring-spun yarn and correct fabric relaxation before cutting. Spiralling seams are caused by fabric that was cut under tension, not by the sewing.
Will a reorder match my first order?+
Yes, if we reserve the yarn lot — standard on orders above 1,000 pieces. Below that, we keep the same supplier and dye recipe, which holds colour within commercial tolerance.
Which weight should I choose?+
150gsm for hot climates and value ranges, 180gsm as the all-round standard, 200gsm for premium and print-heavy designs where opacity matters.
More on sourcing kids t-shirts for the USA
The full category and market guides, plus related reading.
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