TLE

• Children's wear


  Clothing product category for children under 12
• Comfortable clothing for children

  • Allows for temperature regulation
  • Allows for freedom of movement
  • Has soft, non-irritating textures
• Cotton and cotton blends are absorbent and comfortable for children
• Synthetic fabrics that are non-absorbent are uncomfortable for children in warm weather
• Tight or loose clothing that restricts movement is uncomfortable for children
• Rough or scratchy fabrics, fasteners, and seams can irritate children's skin
• Knitted fabrics for children's wear

  • Allow ventilation and warmth
  • Mold to the body without restricting movement
  • Soft against the skin
  • Stretch to make dressing easier
• Special sewing techniques for children's wear

  1. Use machine stitches instead of hand stitches where practical

  2. Stitch areas of strain twice for extra strength

  3. Attach sleeves before closing underarm seam for ease of handling

  4. Choose washable fabrics

  5. Use bright colors and lively prints

  6. Include pockets

  7. Add reflective tape for safety
• Characteristics of well-fitted children's wear

  • Soft, unstructured styles for toddlers
  • Leg openings with snaps for easy diaper changes
  • Collarless or flat collars
  • Pull-on garments with wide neck and armholes
  • Decorative features should also be practical
  • Styles that allow freedom of movement for preschoolers
  • Pockets for treasures
  • Adjustable shoulder tabs
  • Elasticized waists
• Growth features in children's wear

  • Waistline-free one-piece clothing
  • Raglan, kimono, or sleeveless designs
  • Adjustable shoulder straps
  • Elasticated waistlines
  • Front closures for self-dressing
• Closures for children's wear

  • Zippers with charms or strings
  • Large or shank buttons
  • Hook and loop fastener tape
  • Gripper snaps
• Safety features to avoid in children's wear include long, flowing skirts; tie belts; drawstrings; or very full sleeves
• Accessories for children's wear

  • Bands
  • Bracelets
  • Brooches
  • Fans
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Hats
  • Hosiery
  • Shoes
• Trimmings for children's wear

  • Frogs
  • Appliques
  • Bindings
  • Buttons
  • Collars
  • Embroidery
  • Gathers
  • Lace
  • Loops
  • Pockets
  • Ribbons
  • Rickrack
  • Ruffles
  • Scallops
• Fabrics suitable for children's wear

  • Seersucker
  • Cotton
  • Rayon
  • Pique
  • Linen
  • Organza
  • Silk
  • Tulle and netting
  • Challis
• Sleeves


  Part of garment that covers the arm, may be short or long, cut together with bodice or separately
• Types of sleeves


  • Kimono
  • Raglan
  • Set-in
  • Puff
  • Butterfly
  • Angel
  • Bell
• Types of collars


  • Sailor
  • Peter Pan
  • Convertible