100% Cotton T-Shirts for Men: Fit, Styles, and Custom Printing

January 15, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

The catalog carries two dedicated men's-fit 100% cotton tees: a crew tee and a v-neck, both from Bear Grips or Next Level.
There is no dedicated pocket-style cotton tee for men in the current catalog; a printed chest graphic is the closest workaround.
Sizing runs true to size on both cuts, with the exact range shown per product in the shop dashboard.
A men's cotton tee typically retails $28 to $34 after a base cost of $19.88 to $23.88 and standard profit.

Table of Contents

Mens cotton tee options
Pocket tee note
Plus size range
Design ideas for mens cotton tees
Pricing and setup
Frequently Asked Questions

Men's 100% cotton tee searches usually come down to fit (crew vs v-neck), a specific detail (a pocket), or just wanting the best option available. Here is what the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog actually offers for men's cotton tees, what is missing, and how to price and design around it.

100% Cotton Tee Options for Men in the Catalog

Piece	Brand	Fit	VIP base
Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee	Bear Grips	Athletic crew	$19.88
Premium Cotton Crew Tee	Next Level	Classic, heavier crew	$23.88
Premium Cotton V-Neck Tee	Bear Grips	V-neck	$23.88

Is There a 100% Cotton Pocket Tee for Men?

Not currently in the catalog. There is no dedicated pocket-style tee available. If the pocket look matters more than an actual sewn pocket, a printed graphic positioned on the left chest of a standard cotton tee gets a similar visual effect at no extra cost.

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Plus-Size and Extended Sizing for Men's Cotton Tees

Both cotton tees run into extended sizes, with the exact top size shown per product on the shop dashboard. Check the size chart before listing if a customer base skews toward larger sizes, since the exact top size can vary by cut.

Design Ideas That Work Well on Men's Cotton Tees

Bold left-chest logo. Cotton holds saturated color well at a small scale.
Full back graphic. Cotton's smooth surface supports large detailed designs cleanly.
Sleeve print. A tag line or small icon down the sleeve reads well on cotton's flat weave.

Pricing a Men's Cotton Tee Line

At $19.88 to $23.88 VIP base plus the default $10 profit, a men's cotton tee typically lands in the $28 to $34 retail range. Free-plan pricing runs $4 to $5 higher at base, which shifts the same math a few dollars per shirt.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best 100% cotton tee for men in the catalog?

The Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee for everyday wear and the lowest base price, or the Next Level Premium Cotton Crew Tee for a heavier, classic fit.

Is there a men's 100% cotton pocket tee?

Not in the current catalog. A printed chest graphic is the closest available substitute.

Does the men's cotton v-neck run true to size?

Yes, it runs true to size with the full range shown on the product page in the shop dashboard.

How much profit should I set on a men's cotton tee?

The default recommendation is $10 per item on top of base cost, though vendors set their own retail price.

Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.