Kids Long Sleeve Graphic Tees
Long sleeve graphic tees for boys and girls, toddler 2T-5-6T and youth S-L. The same soft cotton and prints, with cuffed sleeves for cooler months.
Long sleeve graphic tees for boys and girls
A long sleeve graphic tee is the most useful garment in a child's fall wardrobe, because it works alone indoors and as a base layer outdoors. It replaces the awkward middle step of a short sleeve tee plus a cardigan that gets taken off and lost by ten in the morning.
How the long sleeve sizing runs
The long sleeve styles use their own size runs: toddler 2T, 3T, 4T and 5-6T, and youth S, M and L. There is no youth XL in long sleeve. The toddler long sleeve is also cut about an inch wider than the short sleeve at the same size, so a child on the edge of two sizes often fits the smaller one here.
Cuffs matter more than you would think
Unribbed sleeve ends ride up under a coat and end up bunched at the elbow. These have a ribbed cuff that grips the wrist lightly, so the sleeve stays down when an arm goes into a jacket. It also stops the endless chewing of a loose cuff edge.
Layering without bulk
The fabric is the same mid-weight cotton as the short sleeve range rather than a heavier winter knit. That keeps it thin enough to go under a sweater or a coat without adding bulk at the shoulder, which is where most kids' layering goes wrong.
Kids long sleeve graphic tees: common questions
Do long sleeve tees run the same size as short sleeve?
Not quite. The toddler long sleeve tops out at 5-6T rather than 5T and is cut about an inch wider at each size, and the youth long sleeve stops at L. Check the size guide rather than assuming the short sleeve size carries over.
Are they warm enough for winter alone?
Indoors, yes. Outdoors in real cold they are a base layer, not a coat. The weight is chosen for layering rather than standalone warmth.
Will the sleeves shrink up after washing?
Minimal, and the pattern allows for it. Hot drying is what pulls sleeves short, so tumble low or hang.
Can boys and girls both wear these?
Same cut throughout. Browse by artwork rather than section.
Do the cuffs go baggy?
Ribbed cuffs relax slightly with wear and recover in the wash. They will not go permanently slack unless they are stretched wet.