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AS Colour Pricing vs Bear Grips Pro Shops: What Selling Tanks and Shorts Actually Nets You

May 24, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells
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  1. Why we do not quote AS Colour wholesale prices
  2. VIP base pricing by category
  3. Free vs VIP savings
  4. A simple monthly example
  5. Affiliate income stacks on top
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

AS Colour wholesale pricing depends on which distributor you buy from, your region, and the case size you commit to, so any single number quoted online is likely out of date or specific to one reseller. What we can show you exactly is the Bear Grips Pro Shops side of the math: fixed, public VIP base prices on tanks, shorts, and leggings, and what that means for profit per unit once you set your own retail price.

Why We Do Not Quote AS Colour Wholesale Prices

Wholesale blank apparel pricing changes by distributor, region, currency, and case quantity, and it is not published in one place the way a retail price is. Rather than guess, we are direct about what we can verify: the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog prices below are fixed and the same for every vendor on a given plan.

Bear Grips VIP Base Pricing by Category

CategoryExample productVIP base
Tank (AS Colour)Men's Cut-Off Tank$24.88
Tank (other brands)Performance Workout Tank, Ladies Racerback Tank$19.88-$29.88
ShortsAthletic 7" Mesh Shorts to Men's Signature Athletic Shorts$26.88-$49.88
LeggingsSignature Seamless Leggings, High-Waist Pocket Leggings$54.88
Joggers and sweatpantsWave Wash Sweatpants to Premium Fleece Joggers$39.88-$48.88
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Free Plan vs VIP: Where the Margin Comes From

The Free plan costs $0/mo and supports 3 live products, but carries a higher base price per item. Self-Service VIP at $59/mo unlocks 200 live products at the lowest base prices in the catalog, typically $4-$11 less per item than Free. That gap goes straight to your profit margin at the same retail price.

A Simple Monthly Revenue Example

The default recommended profit in the Bear Grips model is $10 per item, but vendors set their own retail price with no restriction. Many push higher on leggings once demand is established.

Affiliate Commission Stacks on Top

Every Pro Shops signup, free or paid, also gets an affiliate link. Referring another vendor earns 10% of that vendor's subscription forever, plus a $1 bonus per unit that vendor sells, paid bi-weekly. See our product lineup guide for the full catalog these prices apply to.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the AS Colour tank cost to print through Bear Grips?

The Men's Cut-Off Tank is $24.88 VIP base. Add your profit margin on top when you set the retail price.

How much profit should I expect per item?

The default recommended profit is $10 per item, though you set your own retail price. Many vendors run $8-$15 depending on the category.

Does VIP actually save money over the free plan?

Yes. VIP base prices run $4-$11 lower per item across the catalog, which flows straight to your margin at the same retail price.

Is there a cost if an item does not sell?

No. Production cost is only incurred on a completed order. There is no upfront wholesale spend to lose on an unsold design.

Cameron Wells
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.

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