Next Level Youth Tees for Custom Team and Event Merch

May 28, 2026 5 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

Youth versions of the core Next Level fabrics (cotton, CVC, triblend) exist for team, school, and event merch.
Youth sizing runs on its own chart, separate from the adult unisex and women's charts.
Youth tees fit a broad range of use cases: sports teams, school fundraisers, camps, family reunions.
The Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog also carries other youth pieces (Gildan youth hoodie, Sport-Tek youth performance tee) to round out a kids' lineup.

Table of Contents

Youth fabric options
Where to find youth pieces
Common use cases
Frequently Asked Questions

Youth sizing questions come up constantly for anyone running a kids' sports team, school event, camp, or family reunion looking to print matching shirts. Next Level covers youth versions of its core fabrics, and pairing a youth Next Level tee with other youth pieces in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog rounds out a full kids' merch lineup.

Youth Next Level Fabric Options

Youth Next Level tees mirror the adult lineup's fabric choices: 100% cotton for the most familiar feel, CVC for a lighter drape that holds up to school-year washing, and triblend for the softest option, typically favored for team merch kids actually want to wear outside of game day.

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Rounding Out a Youth Lineup

Piece	Brand	Notes
Youth tee (cotton, CVC, or triblend)	Next Level	Matches the adult fabric options
Youth Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee	Bear Grips	$19.88 VIP base
Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee	Sport-Tek	$23.88 VIP base
Youth Hoodie	Gildan	$36.88 VIP base
Youth Crewneck Sweatshirt	Gildan	$33.88 VIP base

Common Use Cases for Youth Next Level Tees

Sports teams. Matching team tees for practice, spirit days, or team gifts.
School fundraisers and spirit wear. A softer fabric than a basic promotional tee raises perceived value for the same fundraiser price point.
Camps and youth programs. Durable enough for daily wear across a multi-week program.
Family reunions and events. Matching kids' sizes alongside adult sizes for group photos.

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Next Level youth tees plus Gildan and Sport-Tek youth pieces, no minimum order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does youth sizing follow the same chart as adult Next Level tees?

No. Youth sizing runs on its own separate chart, shown on the specific youth product page in your shop.

Can I order a single youth tee, or do I need a team minimum?

A single youth tee can be ordered with no minimum, the same as any other product in the catalog.

Which fabric is best for kids who will wear the shirt often?

Triblend tends to hold up well to frequent wear and washing while staying soft, though CVC is also a durable, lighter-weight option.

Are there matching adult and youth sizes for family events?

Yes. Pairing a youth Next Level tee with the adult version of the same or a similar style covers most family and reunion group-photo needs.

Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.