Youth Red Tech Tee: Sizing and Care for Young Fans
By Hickory Crawdads Official Store | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Tips & Care
Get the right fit and keep the Hickory Crawdads Under Armour Youth Red Tech Tee looking sharp with our simple sizing and washing steps.
Quick answer
Choose the size that matches your child's current measurements, not their age, and wash the tee inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then air dry to preserve the fabric and logos.
Why sizing by measurements beats guessing
Youth sizes vary between brands, and the Under Armour Tech Tee is cut for a comfortable, athletic fit. Relying on your child's age or a previous shirt size can lead to a tee that's too tight or too loose. Taking a quick chest and length measurement ensures a proper fit that allows for movement and growth.
The trade-off between room to grow and current fit
It's tempting to buy a size up so the shirt lasts longer, but an oversized Tech Tee can be uncomfortable and may not look right. If you want extended wear, consider sizing up only if your child is between sizes, and check that the shoulders and sleeves aren't excessively loose. Remember that the Tech Tee fabric has some stretch, so it will accommodate growth without being baggy.
When to hand wash instead of machine wash
While the care steps below cover machine washing, hand washing is a safer option if the tee has heavy staining or if you want to minimize wear. Use the same cold water and mild detergent, gently squeeze the suds through the fabric, and rinse thoroughly. This is especially useful for preserving the printed graphics over many seasons.
Step-by-step sizing and care
- Measure your child: Use a soft measuring tape to measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape level and snug but not tight. Also measure from the base of the neck to the waist for length. Write down the measurements and compare them to the size chart on the product page, not to your child's age.
- Choose the size: Match your child's measurements to the size chart, selecting the size that corresponds to their chest measurement. If between sizes, size up for a looser fit or down for a snugger fit. Avoid guessing based on other brands; Under Armour sizing may differ.
- Wash inside out in cold water: Turn the tee inside out and machine wash on a gentle cycle with cold water and a mild detergent. Avoid fabric softeners and bleach. Cold water protects the fabric and reduces color fading; inside out prevents pilling on the printed areas.
- Air dry: Remove the tee from the washer promptly and hang it to dry or lay it flat. Avoid direct sunlight and never tumble dry on high heat. Air drying maintains the fit and prevents shrinkage or damage to the graphics.
Product facts
- Hickory Crawdads Under Armour Youth Red Tech Tee: Officially licensed product. The Hickory Crawdads are a Minor League affiliate of the MLB Texas Rangers. This means the tee meets MLB quality standards, so you can trust the fabric and printing will hold up with proper care.
Hickory Crawdads Under Armour Youth Red Tech Tee
