Bobby Witt Jr. Youth Tee: Sizing and Print Care for Kids

Quick answer

Choose the size your child normally wears in youth tees, then wash the Bobby Witt Jr. Summer Cartoon tee inside out in cold water and hang it to dry to protect the fade-resistant print.

Step-by-step sizing and print care

1. Measure a current tee: Lay a youth tee your child already wears flat and measure the chest width (armpit to armpit) and body length. Compare those numbers to the size chart for the Bobby Witt Jr. tee. Common mistake: guessing by age alone, which can lead to a too-tight or too-baggy fit. Write down the measurements and keep them for future orders.
2. Choose the size with room to grow: If your child is between sizes, pick the larger size unless they prefer a snug fit. The cotton tee has no stretch, so a little extra room helps it last through the season. Checkpoint: the shoulder seam should sit near the edge of the shoulder, not hang past it. Size up only if the smaller size would be too tight in the chest.
3. Wash inside out in cold water: Turn the shirt inside out before washing and use cold water on a gentle cycle. This protects the printed design from friction and prevents the colors from fading. Common mistake: washing with hot water, which can shrink the cotton and dull the print. Use a mesh laundry bag if washing with heavy items like jeans.
4. Skip the fabric softener: Fabric softener can leave a residue that traps odors and may affect the print over time. Use a mild detergent instead. Checkpoint: if the shirt still smells after washing, run an extra rinse cycle rather than adding more detergent. For tough stains, pretreat with a small amount of detergent before washing.
5. Air dry or tumble low: Hang the shirt to dry or use the lowest heat setting. High heat is the fastest way to crack the print and shrink the cotton. Common mistake: drying on high heat, which can cause the graphic to peel. If you must use a dryer, remove the shirt while it is still slightly damp and hang it to finish drying. Air drying in the shade preserves the print color best.
6. Store folded, not hung: Hang the tee on a padded hanger or fold it to avoid stretching the neckline. Keep it away from direct sunlight for long periods. Checkpoint: if the print feels sticky, it may have been exposed to heat—wash it inside out in cold water to reset. Avoid ironing directly on the print; if needed, iron inside out on low.

Product facts

• Bobby Witt Jr. - Summer Cartoon: Designed by Slash Line and printed in the USA with fade-resistant inks on a premium cotton shirt. The quality print and cotton construction mean the shirt can hold up well if you follow the care steps below.