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 frustration with cheap blanks is inconsistency between runs, which is why buyers here tend to settle on one supplier and repeat. Ready collection styles start at 10 pieces per style and private label runs are typically 100-300 pieces per style depending on the product.
Market angle
Air versus sea for US t-shirt programmes
T-shirts are light, so air freight is often viable for smaller US orders while sea freight lowers cost per piece on larger ones. Air, road or sea options are arranged based on destination, weight, volume and urgency, and the mode is agreed with you before the order is placed.
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
Air, road or sea options are arranged based on destination, weight, volume and urgency.
Available methods
- Air freight for samples and urgent orders
- Road or sea freight for larger orders
- Mode and route confirmed after the order
Typical cost
International freight is arranged separately per order and is not part of the online card payment; the mode and route are agreed with you once the order size and timing are clear.
Customs
Duties, VAT or sales tax, conformity and labeling requirements depend on HS code, origin, product and current local rules; confirm them with your customs broker or import adviser before ordering. We supply the commercial documents needed for the shipment.
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
- 10 pcs per style (ready collection) / 100-300 pcs per style (private label)
- Payment terms
- Ready-stock orders are paid online by card at checkout.
- Sampling
- Samples are priced per style and produced after the specification is agreed.
Questions
Frequently asked
What is the minimum order?+
Ready collection styles start at 10 pieces per style. Private label runs are typically 100-300 pieces per style depending on the product.
How long does it take?+
Ready collection styles dispatch from Türkiye within 3-7 business days. Private label production runs roughly four to six weeks after the sample is approved. Transit time to United States depends on the freight mode chosen for your order.
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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