Bella+Canvas Long Sleeve Tee Guide: Jersey, Triblend, and Heavyweight Explained

May 20, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

Bella+Canvas makes long sleeve tees in jersey, triblend, and heavyweight garment-dyed fabrics.
Bear Grips carries the Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt at $29.88 VIP base.
Long sleeves cover the shoulder-season gap between a tee and a hoodie.
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Table of Contents

Fabric types explained
What Bear Grips carries
When to stock a long sleeve
Design placement
Pricing it out
Frequently Asked Questions

Bella+Canvas produces long sleeve tees across several fabric weights, from a lightweight jersey to a heavier garment-dyed piece. Here is what each fabric type is built for, and what Bear Grips Pro Shops carries under this category.

Long Sleeve Fabric Types Explained

Fabric type	Feel	Best for
Jersey cotton	Lightweight, soft	Layering, everyday wear
Triblend	Soft, slightly heathered look	Lifestyle and casual branding
Heavyweight garment-dyed	Heavier, more structured	Standalone wear in cooler weather

These fabric types describe the broader Bella+Canvas long sleeve lineup. The specific piece Bear Grips carries is a lighter, jersey-style cotton long sleeve built for everyday and layered wear.

What Bear Grips Carries: The Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt

The Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt runs $35.94 on the free plan and $29.88 on VIP, a $6.06 savings. It is built for shoulder-season wear, worn alone in mild weather or layered under a hoodie once temperatures drop.

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When a Long Sleeve Earns Its Place in a Shop

Shoulder-season demand. Fall and spring, when a tee is not enough and a hoodie is too much.
Sun coverage. Outdoor training or event days where covered arms beat sunscreen reapplication.
Layering piece. Worn under a Comfort Soft Hoodie or Champion Performance Hoodie for cold-weather stacking.

Design Placement on a Long Sleeve

Left chest plus full back is the most-used layout, matching the standard tee placement. Long sleeves also open up sleeve printing as a design zone, a small tagline or handle printed down the upper arm, which is unique to this piece compared to a short-sleeve tee.

Pricing the Long Sleeve for Retail

At $29.88 VIP base, a $38-$44 retail price is a common working zone, roughly $8-$14 profit per piece. See the full Bella+Canvas catalog for how this pairs with the tee, tank, and cropped hoodie in one shop.

Add the Long Sleeve to Your Shop

Cotton long sleeve with your logo, $29.88 VIP base. No minimum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bella+Canvas long sleeve triblend or cotton?

The Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt in the Bear Grips catalog is a cotton fabric built for everyday and layered wear.

How much does the long sleeve cost compared to the short sleeve tee?

The Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt runs $29.88 VIP base, about $10 more than the Women's Favorite Tee at $19.88 VIP base.

Can I print on the sleeve?

Yes, sleeve printing is available as an additional placement alongside chest and back prints.

Is a heavyweight garment-dyed long sleeve available in the catalog?

The current Bear Grips lineup carries the standard cotton long sleeve under this brand. Heavier options are available under Sport-Tek in the catalog.

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.