Deb Shops Kids Tee / T-Shirt
S / White
$16.99
Product Details & Size Guide
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Share a piece of family shopping history with a kids tee celebrating Deb Shops. The business started in Philadelphia in 1932 as JOY Hosiery, expanded around the region, and later moved into larger mall stores focused on women’s and girls’ clothing. Its path from local shops to online retail reflects how shopping changed over time. This shirt makes a thoughtful pick for everyday wear or for a family that remembers the brand, connecting younger generations with a notable name in American specialty retail.
Deb Shops began in Philadelphia in 1932, when founders Philip Rounick and Aaron Weiner opened a store called JOY Hosiery. It sold reasonably priced hosiery, lingerie, and foundations; nylon stockings joined its inventory in 1939. The business expanded around Philadelphia in the 1950s, as the founders' sons Marvin Rounick and Warren Weiner joined management in 1961 and 1965. Responding to suburban growth and shopping-mall construction, the company shifted from neighborhood shops to larger mall stores during the 1970s and adopted the Deb Shops name, focusing on women's and girls' clothing. In 1995 it acquired Atlantic Book Stores, operating book outlets and warehouses alongside its apparel business. Deb Shops traded on NASDAQ as DEBS until Lee Equity Partners acquired it in 2007 for $395 million. Parent company DSI Holdings filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and again in 2014. In January 2015, Deb Shops announced the closure of all 295 stores; final sales took place March 30. By September 2015, the business had returned as an online-only retailer focused on plus-size clothing. Its website shut down in December 2018. A separate company later published a plus-size online store using the Deb Shops name.
Share a piece of family shopping history with a kids tee celebrating Deb Shops. The business started in Philadelphia in 1932 as JOY Hosiery, expanded around the region, and later moved into larger mall stores focused on women’s and girls’ clothing. Its path from local shops to online retail reflects how shopping changed over time. This shirt makes a thoughtful pick for everyday wear or for a family that remembers the brand, connecting younger generations with a notable name in American specialty retail.
Deb Shops began in Philadelphia in 1932, when founders Philip Rounick and Aaron Weiner opened a store called JOY Hosiery. It sold reasonably priced hosiery, lingerie, and foundations; nylon stockings joined its inventory in 1939. The business expanded around Philadelphia in the 1950s, as the founders' sons Marvin Rounick and Warren Weiner joined management in 1961 and 1965. Responding to suburban growth and shopping-mall construction, the company shifted from neighborhood shops to larger mall stores during the 1970s and adopted the Deb Shops name, focusing on women's and girls' clothing. In 1995 it acquired Atlantic Book Stores, operating book outlets and warehouses alongside its apparel business. Deb Shops traded on NASDAQ as DEBS until Lee Equity Partners acquired it in 2007 for $395 million. Parent company DSI Holdings filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and again in 2014. In January 2015, Deb Shops announced the closure of all 295 stores; final sales took place March 30. By September 2015, the business had returned as an online-only retailer focused on plus-size clothing. Its website shut down in December 2018. A separate company later published a plus-size online store using the Deb Shops name.
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Width, in | 15.24 | 16.26 | 17.24 | 18.23 |
| Length, in | 20.87 | 22.13 | 23.39 | 24.37 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Product features
- 100% combed ring-spun cotton (solid colors); heather blends available for softness and stretch
- Extra lightweight (4.2 oz/yd²) for breathable, all-day comfort
- Side seams and shoulder tape for shape retention and durability
- Ribbed knit collar and tear-away DTF inner neck label for comfort and fit
- Retail fit crew neckline with DTG/DTF printing on a sustainably made Bella+Canvas blank
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dry clean