American Apparel Youth Fine Jersey Tee

If you are outfitting kids, you already know the drill: the shirts need to survive the playground, the wash, and the hand-me-down chain. The American Apparel 2001Y is the youth version of the fine jersey tee that built American Apparel's reputation, scaled for young wearers with the same attention to fabric.

At 4.3 oz, the fine jersey is lightweight and breathable, spun from 100 percent combed ring-spun cotton at 30 singles for solid colors. Combing removes the short, scratchy fibers, leaving a smooth face that is gentle on skin and clean for printing. Ash Grey runs a 99/1 cotton-poly blend, Heather Grey is 90/10, and white is sewn with 100 percent cotton thread throughout.

The relaxed fit gives kids room to move and grow, with a classic ribbed crew collar and side-seamed construction that keeps the shirt from twisting. It is a straightforward, honest youth tee with no gimmicks.

For youth programs, this is a workhorse. Team uniforms, camp shirts, school spirit wear, family vacation matching sets: the smooth jersey takes screen printing and DTG cleanly, so names, numbers, and logos stay sharp at any size. The lightweight fabric also keeps kids comfortable in warm weather, which matters for outdoor programs. A youth tee that feels good, prints clean, and survives real kid life. That is the 2001Y.

Follow the care label included with the product. Printing is priced after you customize, and you’ll review the complete price before checkout.