Related Products: Youth Pullover Hoodies (Y300) | All Youth | All Bottoms
Ideal For
The Y5501 brings the same premium fleece as the adult 8801 jogger into youth sizing, giving decorators a single-source solution for family-matching and youth-specific programs. School spirit-wear vendors, youth athletics, dance studios, and streetwear brands expanding into kids’ lines all rely on it. Black, Heather Grey, and White cover the core neutrals that dominate youth decorated-apparel orders year-round. There is no minimum order on standard stock, so schools and teams can order a single pair to confirm fit before a full program.
Youth programs often mix hoodies and joggers in one order, so sizing across both matters. Our youth hoodies and joggers guide walks through the details.
Fabric & Construction
Constructed from 8.8 oz (298 GSM) 70/30 cotton-poly fleece (the same fabric as the adult 8801), the Y5501 ensures hand-feel parity across adult and youth set programs. The regular-fit cut features a tapered leg with cuffed rib bottoms scaled to youth proportions. An elasticated waist with drawstring provides adjustable fit, with a key safety detail: sizes XS, S, and M ship without the drawstring to meet children’s safety standards. Off-seam pockets keep thigh panels flat for decoration, and the tear-away label supports fast private-label rebranding. Care: machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low.
Decoration Guide
Decoration performance mirrors the adult 8801. Screen printing is the primary method, and the 298 GSM fleece face handles plastisol and water-based inks cleanly on scaled-down leg panels. DTG works on the flat thigh area, though you should scale artwork and ink volume to the smaller print zone. Embroidery is best limited to small logos with a firm stabilizer, and heat-transfer vinyl is practical for names and numbers on youth team orders. Sublimation is not viable on this cotton-dominant blend.
| Method | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Print | Excellent | Fleece face holds ink cleanly. Scale artwork to youth panels |
| DTG | Good | Adjust ink volume for smaller print area on youth sizing |
| Embroidery | Fair | Small logos only. Firm stabilizer needed on soft fleece |
| Heat Transfer | Good | Ideal for names and numbers on youth team programs |
| Sublimation | Not Recommended | 70/30 cotton-poly blend blocks dye transfer |
Pairs Well With
Pair the Y5501 with the Youth Pullover Hoodie (Y300) for complete youth sweatsuits that match fabric weight and construction. For brands running adult-and-youth set programs, the Y5501 coordinates directly with the adult Fleece Joggers (8801) and Midweight Pullover Hoodie (P280) in overlapping colorways, making family-matching collections easy to build from stock. The same 8.8 oz 70/30 fleece is also used in the Midweight Crewneck Sweatshirt (CR280). The same 8.8 oz 70/30 fleece is also used in the Fleece Shorts (7770).
Size Chart
Youth sizes. All measurements in inches, measured flat.
| Size | Waist (Relaxed) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 9.8″ | 23.6″ |
| S | 10.6″ | 26.4″ |
| M | 11.4″ | 29.1″ |
| L | 12.2″ | 31.9″ |
| XL | 13″ | 34.6″ |
Note: XS-M exclude drawstring for child safety. Tapered leg, cuffed rib bottom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum order quantity for the Y5501 youth jogger?
No. Standard stock colors (Black, Heather Grey, and White) have no minimum order quantity, so a single pair ships just as easily as a full team order, and sizes and colors can be mixed freely within one order. Paid in-stock orders placed by 12pm PT ship the same day, and orders of $200 or more on listed wholesale prices ship free.
Can we get the Y5501 in a custom color or as a private-label style for our youth program?
Yes. Custom colors on the existing Y5501 style start at 600 pieces per color, and a brand new cut-and-sew style starts at 2,400 units, with custom production taking 120 days total, 60 days production plus 60 days shipping.
Why do the XS, S, and M sizes of the Y5501 ship without a drawstring?
The elasticated waist includes a drawstring on L and XL, but XS, S, and M ship without it to meet children’s safety standards. This is a standard construction detail on the Y5501, not a defect.
Does the Y5501 match the adult 8801 jogger for family or team sweatsuit sets?
Yes. The Y5501 uses the identical 8.8 oz, 298 GSM, 70/30 cotton-poly fleece as the adult 8801 Fleece Jogger, so hand-feel and colorway match across adult-and-youth set programs.
How does the Y5501’s fleece compare to other wholesale 70/30 cotton-poly blanks?
The Y5501 runs 8.8 oz, 298 GSM, in a 70/30 cotton-poly blend, the same fiber ratio used in heavier 70/30 blanks like Independent Trading Co’s IND4000 at 10 oz, 330 GSM manufacturer stated
Where is the Y5501 youth fleece jogger designed and manufactured?
Three Layer designs in the Los Angeles Fashion District and manufactures at a WRAP-certified partner factory in Pakistan, which also holds OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and amfori BSCI certification.
