Clothes That Can Keep Up: The Best Outfits for Active Kids

Soft, strong, and built for real life.

When you’ve got a kid who runs, jumps, climbs, spills, rolls, somersaults, snacks, and repeat—what they wear needs to keep up. From school to the playground to the backyard jungle gym, active kids need clothes that are comfortable, easy to move in, and tough enough to handle everything childhood throws their way (literally). That’s where thoughtful design and better materials come in. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best outfit pieces for busy kids—made with 100% organic cotton fibers, sewn with care in Brooklyn, and tested daily by the most energetic customers we know.

The Always-Ready Tee

Folded and displayed kids’ short sleeve tees in vehicle-themed prints made with 100% organic cotton fibers by Winter Water Factory

When your kid has a favorite tee, you know it. Ours are made from soft, breathable fabric that moves with them—and they’re tag-free (because nobody has time for an itchy neck mid-cartwheel). Plus, our tees are slightly longer in length for extra wearability, and come in the prints they’ll ask for by name.

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Shorts with Serious Play Potential

Kids’ summer shorts in transportation and lighthouse prints made with 100% organic cotton fibers by Winter Water Factory

Our kids' shorts are made for movement. With a soft elastic waistband and comfy French terry fabric made from 100% organic cotton fibers, they’re easy to pull on, easy to run in, and easy to throw in the wash (again and again).

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Tank Tops for Hot-Weather Play

Kids’ tank tops made with 100% organic cotton fibers in tomato and strawberry prints by Winter Water Factory

When the temperature rises, nothing beats a good tank. Ours are breathable, tag-free, and come in bold prints that let your kid’s personality shine—no sweat.

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Leggings That Go the Distance

Kids’ leggings made with 100% organic cotton fibers in playful prints including cats, tigers, flowers, hippos, and red buses by Winter Water Factory

Leggings can be magical when they’re done right. Our kids’ leggings are made with 100% organic cotton fibers and just a bit of stretch, so they’re soft, breathable, and built to move—without sagging or twisting mid-adventure.

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Layers for Whatever the Day Brings

Kids’ sweatshirts made with 100% organic cotton fibers in tiger, hippo, and strawberry prints by Winter Water Factory

Because the playground doesn’t come with a thermostat. Whether it’s a chilly morning walk to school or an over-air-conditioned museum trip, having a soft, easy layer makes life a lot smoother. Our sweatshirts are cozy without bulk and made with the same high-quality organic cotton fibers—so they’re just as comfy as your kids’ favorite tee.

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Why Better Fabrics Matter for Active Kids

When kids move, stretch, and get messy, their clothes take a beating. Choosing well-made pieces that are:

  • Breathable (so they stay comfy while they move)
  • Durable (so they last through endless wash cycles)
  • Soft + tag-free (so nothing gets in the way of fun)
  • Made with 100% organic cotton fibers (so you know what’s touching their skin)

…makes a difference. For you. For them. For the planet. 

 

Ready to Upgrade the Playwear Drawer?

We believe that everyday clothes should be made with the same care as special occasion outfits—because real life is the occasion. Explore soft, sturdy styles that are made to be lived in, passed down, and loved hard.

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