Kids & Baby
Organic Cotton Kidswear — Ages 2 to 12, GOTS Certified
Childrenswear above toddler size is where drawcord and small-parts rules catch most importers out. We design out the risk: no hood drawcords under 12 years, functional cords limited to permitted zones, and small-part pull tests documented per style.
- Fabric
- GOTS organic cotton jersey / French terry / rib / woven poplin
- Weight
- 180 / 220 / 260 / 300 gsm
- MOQ
- 500 pcs per style per colour
- Lead time
- 12–15 days sampling · 30–35 days bulk
What you get as standard
- Drawcord design reviewed against EN 14682 before sampling
- Print pastes screened for phthalates and heavy metals
- Wash-test reports for shrinkage and colour fastness per colourway
- Retail-ready packing: flat pack, hanger pack or gift box
Technical specification
| Fibre | 100% GOTS organic cotton, or OCS blended |
|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 180–300 gsm |
| Product class | OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 class I / II |
| Cord safety | EN 14682 compliant; no hood cords below 12 years |
| Small parts | Pull-tested to 90 N (EN 71-1) |
| Flammability | 16 CFR 1610 class 1 for US sleepwear declarations |
| Size range | 2–12 years, EU and US height-based blocks |
| Documentation | GOTS TC, CPSIA CPC support, EN 14682 self-declaration |
Decoration and finishing
- Phthalate-free plastisol and water-based print
- Appliqué with secure stitch density
- Embroidery with soft backing
- Enzyme soft wash
Print and embroidery are developed on the actual bulk fabric, not on a substitute, because ink absorption and stitch recovery change with yarn count and finish. Sew-out and strike-off approvals are standard before bulk.
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Organic Cotton Kidswear: buyer questions
What is your minimum order quantity for organic cotton kidswear?
500 pcs per style per colour. The constraint is not the sewing line but the dyehouse: a jet dyeing machine has a minimum bath size, so a custom shade below roughly 150–300 kg carries a surcharge. We hold greige and core shades to keep small first drops economically viable, and we can run 30–50 salesman samples before you commit to bulk.
Which fabric weights can you produce for organic cotton kidswear?
Standard weights are 180 / 220 / 260 / 300 gsm, held within a ±5% tolerance on finished fabric. If you need a weight outside that range we will develop it, which adds roughly 10–15 days to the sampling calendar. We recommend specifying fabric weight together with yarn count and finish state, because the same gsm in a coarse and a fine yarn produces completely different handfeel.
Can you match a physical sample we already have?
Yes. Send the sample and we will reverse-engineer the fabric — yarn count, loop length or weave, weight, finish and shade — and quote against a matching or an approved alternative. Where we cannot match exactly, we will say so and explain where the difference will show.
Which certifications apply to this programme?
All programmes ship under OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, class I for babywear and class II for the rest. GOTS organic cotton is available on knit and woven programmes with a scope certificate and a transaction certificate per shipment. amfori BSCI and SMETA 4-pillar audit reports are shared under NDA.
Start a organic cotton kidswear programme
Tell us the quantity, target market and delivery window. We will confirm fabric availability and come back with options.