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tuc tuc boys' T-shirts are jersey T-shirts, mostly long-sleeved, with prints of dinosaurs, robots, cars, mountains, skiing or pixel characters, plus a few shirts. Sizes go from 6 months to 16 years. Pair them with boys' trousers and a sweatshirt for chillier days.
Which T-shirt for which occasion
- School and after-school clubs: long-sleeved jersey T-shirt with a flat print, easy to wash and to match.
- Weekends: styles with appliqués, a pocket or a decorative zip for something a bit different.
- Special occasions: a button-up shirt for family lunches or celebrations.
Size by height
3 years: 93–98 cm · 5 years: 105–110 cm · 7 years: 117–122 cm · 10 years: 129–136 cm · 14 years: 145–152 cm. If he's between two sizes, go for the larger one: long sleeves get too short before the body does. Check the size guide.
How many to buy
For the school year, five or six long-sleeved T-shirts on rotation cover the week with room to spare for stains and washes.
Looking after the print
To keep the design looking good all year, wash the T-shirt inside out, in cold water and without tumble drying, and don't iron over the print.
Do you let him choose the print?
Let him pick the design from two or three options you're already happy with. If he likes the print, he'll get dressed faster and without arguments in the morning.
Frequently asked questions
What size T-shirt does a 5-year-old boy need?
Usually size 5 years, for a height of 105–110 cm. If he's taller than 110 cm, choose size 6 years (111–116 cm). Pay particular attention to sleeve length: on long-sleeved T-shirts, it's the first thing to get too short.
Which boys' T-shirt stands up best to everyday wear?
The hardest-wearing is a jersey T-shirt with a flat front print, with no appliqués that could snag. Wash it inside out on a cold wash so the design lasts. For playtime, long sleeves on their own work best in spring and autumn, and under a sweatshirt in winter.
How do I stop the print on a boys' T-shirt from getting ruined?
Wash the T-shirt inside out, in cold water and without tumble drying, and follow the care label. Don't iron directly over the print; if you need to, iron it inside out. Separating lights and darks also helps keep the garment looking new for longer.
What goes with a boys' long-sleeved T-shirt?
Pair it with jeans, chinos or joggers, depending on the plan. A printed T-shirt calls for plain trousers; if the T-shirt is plain, you can play with coloured trousers. To save time, have a look at our ready-coordinated boys' sets.
What boys' T-shirt prints does tuc tuc have?
tuc tuc has boys' T-shirts with dinosaurs, robots, bears, cars, cities, mountains, skiing, crocodiles, animals and pixel characters, almost all in long-sleeved jersey. They range from 6 months to 16 years and are made in compliance with the EU REACH regulation.
What should I buy an 8-year-old boy who loves dinosaurs?
A dinosaur-print T-shirt is a gift that usually goes down well and gets worn a lot. For an 8-year-old, size 8 years corresponds to 123–128 cm; if he's close to the limit, size 10 years is a better bet. You could pair it with a sweatshirt.
