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Browse all ESSENTIALS t-shirts →Kids Merch Long Sleeve Tee
The verdict
Fit
Expect the same boxy cut as the kids' short-sleeve version; size up to get more wear out of it before it's outgrown.
Quality
Likely a basic cotton long-sleeve construction, similar to the adult merch tee scaled down for kids.
Is the price fair?
$85 is steep for kidswear regardless of brand; most of the cost is the name on the label.
Best for
Parents committed to the brand's look for their kids and willing to pay adult-level prices for it.
Care
Wash cold and tumble dry low.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS t-shirts
Reviewers describe the tees as heavier and more substantial than typical basics at this price point, which is called out as the line's main quality signal. The fabric is treated as delicate rather than tough: wash guides warn that heat from a washing machine or dryer can shrink the shirts, so hand-washing cold and air-drying is the recommended care routine. The cut runs boxy and oversized rather than fitted.
- Strengths
- The heavier cotton weight is repeatedly cited as the reason the tees feel like better quality than similarly priced basics.
- Watch out for
- The fabric is treated as shrink-prone under heat, so machine washing hot or tumble drying is flagged as a risk.
- Sizing
- The fit runs boxy and oversized; guides recommend sizing down one full size for a trimmer look, or staying true to size for the intended relaxed silhouette.
About ESSENTIALS's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: Is Essentials Worth It? Everything You Need To Know · How to Wash Fear of God Essentials? | Crepslocker
