The 10 best factors when picking out a tutu for dance class

Picking out the right tutu can seem like a daunting task. I am here to help you look through everything and understand the 10 more important factors to consider when choosing a tutu for your girl. Did you know that there are now strict industry standards for childrens wear? A lot of new companieshave no idea that these standards are even there. There are many, many expensive tests that must be run on products to insure safety for the nations children.

1. Make sure that the company you buy tutus from has run the CPSIA tests that are required. There is a flammability test that needs to be ran on tutus to insure that they are not too combustable. You can inquire with a company and ask to see their CPSIA paperwork that shows that they have successfully passed the testing.

2. Is the company reputable? Just the other day, someone posted that someone had promised to send them goods and then never did. Can anyone recommend this company to you?

3. Has the company been around for a long period of time? In many instances, the longer a company has been around, the more they know about the industry, laws and regulations.

4. If you are looking for tutus for your dance recitals because you own your own dance studio, you are going to want to know if they have sufficifient inventory. Often times 1 dance class alone could use 40+ of the same tutus. So, be sure to check and ask if they have enough inventory to meet your needs. If you just need 1 tutu, this is sometimes not a large factor.

5. What are the lead times? Sometimes, a lead time for a website for tutus can be two weeks or more for each tutu. Be sure to ask how long it will take for your product to be made.

6. How about shipping times? Don't forget to ask what method your supplier uses to ship your items out to you. Shipping times can vary greatly. You could receive your goods in 2-10 days depending on what shipping method is used.

7. Price is the seventh factor to consider. What does the tutu cost? The more intricate and detailed the tutu, the bigger the expense. So, if this tutu is just for your daughter to wear to dance class, or to play dress up in, don't spend a fortune. Children grow, and children also ruin clothes unusually fast sometimes. Be sure to spend what you are comfortable with.

8. Is made in the USA improtant to you? If it is, the cost will usually be higher.

9. Is it cute? If you don't like it, then don't buy it. That is a good rule of thumb when trying to decide how to allocate money.

10. Will it get worn? If your daughter or dance class won't end up wearing the tutu, then it might not be a great purchase. But, have you ever known a girl to not want to play dress up?