Youth American football jerseys engineered for full-contact leagues, middle school programs, and regional tournament play. Designed to fit over standard youth shoulder pads while maintaining structural integrity during active tackles and jersey grabs.
Target Age Group: Youth players ages 6-14 (Sizes: Youth S to 2XL).
Fabric Weight: 240 GSM body panels / 220 GSM side panels.
Core Construction: Double-yoke shoulders, integrated spandex side panels, and reinforced armhole perimeters.
Customization: Full-sublimation printing, tackle twill numbering, and screen printing.
Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Standard Configuration |
Optional Customization |
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Main Body Fabric |
100% Polyester Dazzle / Heavy-Duty Mesh |
Recycled Polyester, Heavy Spandex-Mesh Blend |
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Side Panel Fabric |
4-Way Stretch Polyester-Spandex (88% / 12%) |
Breathable Pin-Dot Mesh |
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Fabric Weight |
240 GSM (Body) / 220 GSM (Side Panels) |
200 GSM - 280 GSM custom density |
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Seam Construction |
5-Thread Safety Stitch (ISO 401/516) |
Flatlock Seaming |
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Collar Material |
Heavy-gauge Spandex Ribbing (1x1 or 2x2 rib) |
V-neck, crossover V-neck, or round collar |
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Compliance & Safety |
CPSIA Compliant, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Restricted Substance List (RSL) testing report available |
Product Features
Shoulder Pad Integration: Proportioned armhole openings and extended cut allow proper fit over cantilever and flat youth shoulder pads without restricting arm movement or pulling up the hem.
Tear-Resistant Yoke: Double-layer fabric construction across the front and back shoulders distributes pulling force and reduces seam stress during direct tackles.
Moisture Management: Hydrophilic yarn treatment pulls perspiration away from the skin surface to maintain fabric weight stability during active play.
Reinforced Stress Points: Bar-tacking applied at the base of the V-neck, armhole perimeters, and side vent openings to prevent fabric splitting under mechanical load.
Customization Options
Printing Methods
• Sublimation: Digital dye-sublimation fuses ink directly into polyester fibers at 200°C, preventing cracking, peeling, or fading through industrial laundering.
• Tackle Twill: Multi-layer sewn-on numbers and team names utilizing 330 GSM polyester twill with zig-zag edge stitching.
Sizing Matrix: Standard USA youth sizing specs available (YS, YM, YL, YXL, Y2XL) or custom grading based on buyer-provided specifications.
Color Matching: Pantone C (PMS) color matching system utilized for batch consistency across reorders.
Manufacturing & Production
Fabric Knitting: In-house circular knitting machines process high-tenacity polyester yarn into dazzle and mesh textiles under constant tension control.
Sublimation Printing: Mimaki high-speed digital printers and rotary heat transfer presses ensure color penetration and graphic registration.
Automated Cutting: Gerber computer-numeric control (CNC) laser and blade cutters maintain cutting tolerances within +/- 0.5 mm.
Stitch Assembly: Juki and Pegasus high-speed lockstitch and overlock sewing machines operated by technicians with a minimum of 5 years of athletic apparel assembly experience.
Capacity: 150,000 units monthly output capacity across 4 dedicated athletic wear production lines.
Quality Control
Fabric Testing: Random roll testing for tensile strength (ASTM D5034), burst strength (ASTM D3786), and pilling resistance prior to cutting.
Colorfastness Inspection: AATCC Test Method 16.3 (light) and Test Method 61 (laundering) performed to verify color stability.
Seam Slippage & Burst Test: Pull-testers verify that shoulder and armhole seams withstand a minimum static load of 180 N before yarn slippage occurs.
Inline & Final Inspection: 100% piece inspection for skipped stitches, thread trimming, graphic alignment, and dimensional stability against size charts prior to polybag packing.
OEM & ODM Services
Sample Development: Prototype creation and digital tech pack generation within 5 to 7 business days from artwork approval.
Private Labeling: Custom woven neck labels, silicone heat-transfer size tags, and exterior hem woven patches.
Packaging: Individual polybagging with barcode labeling and master carton stacking according to specific distribution warehouse requirements (FBA or direct-to-league).
Applications
Youth Tackle Football Leagues: Standard-issue team uniforms built for regional and national youth leagues (such as Pop Warner and local municipal competitive divisions) requiring high-durability fabrics and full-contact shoulder pad integration.
Middle School & Junior High Programs: Bulk-ordered teamwear designed for school athletic departments operating within strict seasonal delivery windows and standard US youth sizing metrics.
All-Star Travel Teams & Tournaments: Custom-sublimated, high-visibility jerseys engineered for competitive multi-game weekend tournament squads and regional select teams.
Full-Contact Training Camps & Academies: Heavy-duty practice and training gear built to withstand rigorous daily tackling drills, heavy laundering, and intense turf abrasion.
FAQ
Q: How do your youth jersey sizes compare to standard US high school or retail sizing?
A: Our patterns are engineered specifically for youth proportions (ages 6-14) and are sized to fit comfortably over standard youth shoulder pads. Detailed specification sheets with chest width, length, and sleeve measurements are available upon request.
Q: Will sublimated graphics fade or bleed after washing out mud and grass stains?
A: No. Dye-sublimation bonds gaseous ink molecules directly into the polyester polymer at 200°C, making the graphic part of the fabric itself. It will not crack, peel, or wash out under commercial laundering conditions.
Q: What is your standard lead time for bulk team orders during peak season?
A: Standard production lead time is 20 to 25 calendar days following sample and artwork approval. Rush orders (12-15 days) can be scheduled depending on factory capacity and fabric stock availability.
Q: Do your materials comply with youth safety regulations?
A: Yes. All polyester yarns, sublimation inks, and auxiliary materials meet CPSIA lead/phthalate limits and carry OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, confirming absence of harmful chemical residues for direct skin contact.
Request a Quote
Provide your team specifications, estimated quantity, and target delivery schedule to receive a formal quotation with exact freight and lead-time calculations.
Required Information for Inquiry:
Estimated order quantity and size breakdown
Customization type (Full sublimation / Tackle twill / Plain blank)
Delivery destination (ZIP code or port)
Target delivery date
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