Bear Grips Pro ShopsWhich Products Work Best for a Wholesale-Style Apparel Resale Business
- A tee and a tank at the lowest base prices are the standard entry point for a new apparel reseller shop.
- Hoodies, joggers, and leggings carry the highest dollar margin per unit for resellers who already have some traffic.
- Hats are the cheapest add-on category and ship light, making them a strong second item in a first order.
- A starter lineup of 8 to 12 products covers most fitness, athletic, and activewear resale niches without overbuilding the shop.
Sports apparel wholesale suppliers and athletic apparel wholesale distributors typically sell in bulk lots of one style at a time. A branded resale shop does not need to pick just one style. This runs through which products from the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog work best for a new apparel resale business, in what order to add them, and where the margin is strongest.
The Starter Lineup That Covers Most Resale Niches
| Product | Brand | VIP base | Suggested retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlume cotton athletic tee | Bear Grips | $19.88 | $26.88-$29.88 |
| Performance workout tank | Bella+Canvas | $19.88 | $27.88 |
| Men's moisture-wicking tee | Sport-Tek | $23.86 | $32.88 |
| Comfort Soft hoodie | Bear Grips | $36.88 | $49.88 |
| Signature seamless leggings | Bear Grips | $54.88 | $69.88 |
| Men's performance training shorts | Bear Grips | $44.88 | $56.88 |
| Embroidered snapback hat | Yupoong | $29.86 | $36.86 |
Tees and Tanks as the Entry Point
Tees and tanks carry the lowest base prices in the catalog, which keeps the retail price accessible for a new brand with no existing customer base. Volume tends to come first from these two categories, and the margin, while smaller per unit than a hoodie, adds up fastest because they sell the most often.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Hoodies, Joggers, and Leggings for Higher Margin
Once a shop has some traffic, hoodies ($36.88-$45.88 base), joggers ($40.88-$48.88 base), and leggings ($54.88 base) carry the strongest dollar margin per unit. These are usually the second wave of products a reseller adds once the tee and tank lineup proves the design sells.
Hats as the Cheapest Add-On Category
Hats run $25.86 to $29.86 at VIP base, whether printed or embroidered. They ship light, appeal to a slightly different buyer than apparel alone, and work well as a second item added to an order. See gym wear wholesale sourcing options for how gym and fitness sellers specifically use hats alongside tees.
How Many Products to List at Launch
The free plan caps live products at 3, which is enough to test a single design across a tee, a tank, and a hat. Self-Service VIP ($59/mo) opens up to 200 live products, room enough for a full fitness, athletic, or activewear resale lineup across multiple designs and colors. Most resellers who start on the free plan upgrade once the first design proves it sells.
Build Your Starter Lineup
Tees, hoodies, leggings, hats. Pick the products that fit your niche, no minimum order.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
How many products can I list on the free plan?
Up to 3 live products at $0/mo. VIP plans raise that to 200 live products.
Which product has the best margin for a new reseller?
Leggings and hoodies carry the highest dollar margin per unit, but tees and tanks usually sell in higher volume for a brand-new shop with no existing following.
Can I change my product lineup month to month?
Yes, products can be added or removed at any time within your plan's product limit.
Do all products come in multiple colors?
Yes, the catalog offers unlimited design colors and elements at no extra charge on every product.
