Impressions - June/July 2016 - 26

"Kids are rough
and tough, so
parents want
a tee that is
going to stand
up to their
kids' playtime."

- Kristin slinn, LaT apparel
10
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says. "LAT Apparel's football and baseball
tees in infant, toddler and youth sizing gives
these mini sports fans the gameday apparel
they want."
Monag has taken a wide-ranging approach
with the childrenswear category, introducing many new styles in new fabrics and
color combinations.
"We have added raglan sleeves to popular
ruffle tees, flutter sleeves to summer dresses and, of course, raglan gowns, rompers
and bodysuits," Gupta says. "We have also
added styles to our sublimation and vintage
product lines."

LooKing aHeaD
childrenswear to become
even more streamlined in the coming years
and will continue to look and feel more like
comparable adult products. This is because of
several factors, including consumer knowledge.
"The consumer is going to continue to
become better informed on the quality and
safety standards of the garments they are purchasing," Slinn says.
This, of course, will lead to parents purchasing higher-quality children's garments,
although Richards thinks these small consumers also will have their say.
"I definitely see [the streamlining trend]
continuing to increase because the young
want to be like the adults," she says. "Anything their older sister or brother has, they
want as well." 
SupplierS expect

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New Styles: Childrenswear

10. Kavio! Girls Multi-Striped Tee
Style GJP0634 Ý Made of a 60/40 cotton/

7. Hanes Beefy-T Youth T-Shirt

polyester blend Ý Features contrasting stripes

Style 5380 Ý Made of 6.1-ounce, 100% ring-spun

on the back and sleeves Ý Available in 12 colors in

cotton Ý Features high-stitch-density fabric for
printability and a tag-free neck label Ý Available in
at least five colors and youth sizes XS-XL
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8. Rabbit Skins Toddler T-Shirt
Style 3301T distributed by Heritage Sportswear
Ý Made of 5.5-ounce, 90% cotton/10% polyester
Ý Features ribbed crew neck, shoulder-to-shoulder

tween sizes 7-16
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11. LAT Sportswear Toddler Fine Jersey Tee
Style 3321 Ý Made of 4.5-ounce, 100% combed
ring-spun cotton Ý Features shoulder-to-shoulder
taping and an EasyTear label Ý Available in 30

taping and double-needle hem on sleeves and

colors and toddler sizes 2, 3, 4 and 5/6

bottom Ý Available in 50 colors and toddler

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sizes 2T-4T
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12. New Balance Youth Athletic T-Shirt

9. Jerzees SpotShield Youth Sport Shirt

Style 7118B Ý Made of 100% polyester piqué knit

Style 437YR Ý Made of 5.6-ounce, 50/50 cotton/

flatback mesh Ý Features moisture-wicking and

polyester jersey Ý Features a tagless label and twobutton placket with bottom box stitch Ý Youth sizes
S-XL available in 15 colors
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antimicrobial properties Ý Available in 10 colors in
youth sizes XS-XL
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