
Drawcords on kids' hoodies look harmless, but they've long been flagged as a safety concern—the CPSC has recommended against drawstrings at the hood and neck of children's outerwear for years, since they can catch on playground equipment, bus doors, and other hazards during normal play. The Tultex Youth Hooded Sweatshirt is built without one, keeping the jersey-lined hood soft and functional for warmth without the loose cord that parents and schools often have to cut out of other hoodies.
That hood sits on a substantial 7.5 oz./yd² fleece, an 80/20 blend of ring-spun USA cotton and polyester with a 100% cotton face on solid colors for extra softness against the skin. Reactive dyeing bonds color into the fiber itself, which matters for kids' clothing especially, since youth hoodies tend to get washed more often between recess, sports, and everyday messes.
Ribbed cuffs and waistband blended with 5% spandex add real stretch and recovery, so the openings snap back into shape instead of stretching out after repeated pulling on and off. A front pouch pocket gives kids a place to warm cold hands, and the tear-away label skips the itch factor other hoodies leave at the collar. This fleece also holds up well to DTG and sublimation printing, making it a practical choice for school spirit wear, youth sports teams, and camp gear ordered by the case. Browse more youth options in our Kid's sweatshirt collection.
Order a sample size to check the fit, or place a bulk order for your school or team—CheapesTees offers wholesale pricing that improves with volume, plus free shipping on orders over $69.
This product meets the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for sustainable manufacturing and was made in a facility that holds SMETA audit certification for socially conscious manufacturing.