The Children's Place "Bay Breeze" and "Peonies" shirts are made from 100% cotton jersey, providing excellent thermal regulation for warm weather. The tagless design is a functional feature that helps eliminate localized skin irritation for active kids. The "Bay Breeze" blue tones show good colorfastness, maintaining their appearance well through repeated household use.
Specifications indicate that the shirts are prone to "mechanical shrinkage," with a potential loss of up to 1.5 inches in vertical length after a standard thermal drying cycle. The "Peonies" graphic, in particular, may bond to itself if the shirt is folded while still warm from the dryer. To help monitor the lifespan of the prints, which is typically around 20-30 wash cycles, it is helpful to avoid high-surfactant detergents.
Parents should note that the standard-staple cotton fibers may show surface pilling in areas of frequent friction. For a more durable long-sleeve alternative for school days, the 4-pack long-sleeve set uses a similar cotton substrate with different coverage.
Sorting children's laundry by color or owner can be simplified with a hanging mesh sorter in the laundry area.
