Kids’ wear is an important segment of the fashion and clothing industry and requires much attention and care of the designers.
It is so because the clothes are designed, prepared and even selected not by the wearer but others.
Therefore, all the aspects such as suitability, comfort, ease and beauty must be taken into consideration.
Kids wear is transitional in nature and gets outdated within a year or two so these must be designed taking this factor into account.
Children, toddlers and babies’ clothes should be easy to put on, colorful and sharply poised, and gentle, soft and smooth having stability and dimensions and must be affordable.
The kids wear has many types and some are as under:
T-SHIRTS
T-shirts should be a preferred choice for the kids because of ease to put on, their breathability, flexibility, functionality and stability.
T-shirts are popular wear among the kids as it gives a smart look and can be have on affordable price.
The name is given because of its shape as short sleeves, collarless neckline called crew line and down near to thighs stretch with loose fitting give it a shape of ‘T ‘.
These are typically made with stretchy, flexible, light and inexpensive fabric which is easy to clean.
SHORTS
Shorts is popular among the children and teens because of its smart look, easy to wear, flexibility and stability.
However, shorts are meant to wear in warm weather or in the condition where comfort and airflow is more significant than the leg protection.
Shorts is the pants that reaches to the knees or a little above or below the knees.
The shorts have many types such as knee-length short trousers which can be worn on formal occasions, beachwear and athletic shorts.
Wearing shorts exhibits the desire to show toughness and masculinity.
JEANS
Jeans has a universal approach because it is a preferred dress of a major chunk of human population in the world.
It is popular among all the groups from young to old, from poor to rich and from males to females.
In most cases, jeans is an integral part of every wardrobe. Its affordability, flexibility, sustainability, availability etc., have made it everybody’s choice.
Jeans are typically pants or trousers made from denim or dungaree cloth. However, shorts and jackets are also made of this rough and coarse cloth.
The jeans and pants are typically added copper pocket rivets which were introduced by Jacob W Davis in 1871.
The denim clothes were work apparel and were introduced because of their durability, adaptability and versatility.
The endless ways to dye, fade, embellish and customize the denim to give it a unique and attractive look give it unique versatility.
- SKIRTS
The skirt-like dress with an opening on the front which covers the lower part of the body from the waist has been in use since the introduction of dress to human beings.
In certain cases, this type of dress is the basic of the garments. However, the changes and improvements have been introduced with the passage of time.
Afterwards, in Western countries and America, this type of dress was called skirts and was restricted to women wear.
It is the simplest of the clothes as it is draped garment made of a single piece of fabric.
- TROUSERS
Trousers are comfortable and easy to wear for both boys and girls as they look smart in it without being extra fleshy.
Trousers is a popular choice in the kids’ wear. It is also advanced form of skirts with some changes and innovations as the open fabric is stitched into two parts to cover both the legs.
However, the trousers have seen huge advancements and become a popular dress for the major segment of human population,
The variety of fabric, color, style and material have made trousers an important part of the fashion and garments industry particularly of the kids wear.
- JUMPSUIT
Jumpsuit is one-piece and slim-fit dress that covers the arms and legs.
It was created in 1919 as a functional garment for the parachutists to jump from the planes.
The boiler and dungaree wear were also used for workplace garments.
The jumpsuit is a popular dress for the kids because it allows children easy mobility and flexibility.
The jumpsuit is better choice for the kids because it allows kids to play and take part in different activities with ease and comfort.
Its flexibility and mobility help the kids stay safe.
- POLO SHIRT
This shirt with a collar is also called tennis shirt, golf shirt or chukker shirt.
It has usually short sleeves but in certain cases long sleeves are also used.
The polo players in India and England used these shirts between 1859 and 1920s.
The polo shirts are typically pullover sport shirts made up of cotton or cotton-like fabric with a neckband and turnover collars.
Its versatility and comfort have made it popular among the kids and teens as it provides more style than standard T-shirts.
SLEEVELESS SHIRT
The sleeveless shirts are also called tank top or singlet as it is a garment having shoulder straps leaving the arms uncovered.
These shirts have round neckline and come in different styles such as loose or tightly fit having various length like cropped or longline.
These A-shirts has the origin in 1800s when gymnasts used to wear sleeveless shirts for their maximum flexibility.
Men’s swimwear in that era and later on particularly in 1940s had the sleeveless shirts.
FLEECE
Fleece is comfortable, soft and cozy fabric. It is popular and versatile synthetic wear and a perfect solution to winter garments.
It is made up of polyester and gives feeling and look of comfort-ability and coziness so it is popular for the adult and baby clothing.
The fleece has many tiny fibers which create air pockets. These air pockets contain body heat and so the fleece keeps the body warm even in the coldest environment and thus ideal for kids.
SWEATER
Sweater is meant for the semi-cold environment,
It is also called pullover, jersey or jumper with long sleeves made up of knitted or crocheted material meant to cover the upper part of the body.
In case of sleeveless, it is called slipover, tank top or sweater vest.
FAQs (Frequent Asked Questions)
What should be priority while choosing dress for kids?
While making purchase of kids’ clothing, comfortability, easy to wear and affordability should be taken into account.
Which material of fabric should be preferred?
Soft, smooth and gentle fabric should be preferred while choosing kids clothing.
Is cotton material the best for kids’ wear?
Yes, cotton is the best for kids’ wear because of it being soft, gentle and comfortable.
