Sizing Guide

As parents we all know that fit is one of highest priorities when shopping for our children. We are also very appreciative of the fact that the 21^st century trend for internet shopping does not help in our pursuit for just the right size!

So, to help as much as we can, here are two points of reference. The first chart gives the body measurements that are used to base our sizes on. Secondly, we are providing as many garments measurements as we can, so that you can reference these against your child’s current wardrobe.

We hope it helps!

Size Guides

Boys Body Measurements

	2/3 years	4/5 years	6/7 years	8/9 years	10/11 years
Height	98cm	110cm	122cm	134cm	146cm
Chest	54cm	58cm	62cm	67cm	72cm
Waist	50.5cm	53.5cm	56.5cm	60cm	64cm
Hips	55.5cm	59.5cm	63.5cm	69cm	75cm

Boys Garment Measurements

		2/3 years	4/5 years	6/7 years	8/9 years	10/11 years
T-shirts	Chest	35cm	38cm	41cm	44cm	47cm
KKB021	Length	43cm	47cm	51cm	56cm	62cm
KKB022
KKB023
KKB024
KKB025

Sweatshirt
KKB020	Chest	35cm	38cm	41cm	44cm	47cm
	Length	44cm	48cm	53cm	58cm	64cm

Girls Body Measurements

	2/3 years	4/5 years	6/7 years	8/9 years	10/11 years
Height	98cm	110cm	122cm	134cm	146cm
Chest	54cm	57cm	60cm	65cm	71cm
Waist	50cm	52cm	54cm	57cm	61cm
Hips	55.5cm	60.5cm	66cm	72cm	78cm

Girls Garment Measurements

		2/3 years	4/5 years	6/7 years	8/9 years	10/11 years
T-shirts	Chest	30.5cm	33cm	35.5cm	38cm	40.5cm
KKG023	Length	37cm	42cm	47cm	52cm	58cm
KKG024
KKG028
KKG030
KKG036

Beach dress	Chest	37cm	39.5cm	42cm	44.5cm	47cm
	Length	56cm	63cm	70cm	77cm	84cm

Kite Comfort

I don’t know about you, but my kids are very fussy about their clothes. As well as looking great they need to be super comfortable. Anything that is in the slightest bit irritating gets a thumbs down immediately. So, at Kite Kids, we do all we can to optimise the level of comfort.

Looking After Your Kite Kit

As all of our clothing is made from cotton we don’t recommend that you tumble dry it as any cotton, whatever the quality, will shrink to some extent. Having said that, our tests have shown that our clothes will not shrink by more than 5% if thrown in the tumble drier. So if you are happy to live with this, please feel free to do so.

Because we are careful to use dyes that are as natural as possible there is a chance that your garments will fade through washing. Our recommendation is that you turn the clothes inside out before washing as this is proven to help retain the colours.

Although our care instructions recommend a 40 degree wash, we whole heartedly support the move to 30 degree washing which obviously uses less power and is therefore generally more environmentally friendly. So, if you do want to move to ‘greener’ washing, Kite clothes will certainly wash well at this lower temperature.

Finally, when you have washed and worn your Kite clothes, until they fit no more, please don’t throw them in the bin. Recycle them to a friend or find your nearest local clothes recycling bin. There is always another home for them to go to!

Kite Parties

As a business based in Poole, Dorset we are happy to hold local Kite Kids parties in the comfort of your own home. We simply come along with a selection of Kite Kids clothes to sell to your friends. All you need to do is invite them (and possibly buy a couple of bottles of wine!). They are great fun and a good excuse to get your friends together.

The perk is free Kite Kids clothes – to the tune of 10% of whatever money is taken at your party. So if you live within a 20 mile radius of Poole give us a call.