Surf Mexico

The 50/50 cotton-poly blend holds up way better than the pure cotton ones we had before — three washes in and it hasn't shrunk or pilled at all. My 4-year-old wears it constantly and it still looks new.

The cotton-poly blend washes well without shrinking, which matters when you're buying for a kid who outgrows everything mid-season. Fit runs a bit generous, so my 8-year-old’s size 8/XL still has room for a hoodie underneath come winter.

My son is on the smaller side for his age, so I love that this comes in true toddler-to-big-kid sizes—we grabbed the 12/L and it fits him perfectly for school. The fabric has that nice, sturdy weight to it that holds up to playground wear without feeling stiff. He's already asked to wear it three da