Bulk Construction Shirts and Jackets: Large Crew Orders With Same Per-Piece Pricing

Bulk construction shirt orders at Bear Grips Pro Shops use the same per-piece pricing as a single shirt order. A 10-shirt order pays $19.88 per tee at VIP base. A 200-shirt order pays $19.88 per tee at VIP base. No bulk discount math, no minimum threshold, no setup fees, no inventory. Free US shipping on every order.

How Bulk Construction Apparel Pricing Works

Most custom apparel shops use a tiered bulk discount model: pay more per piece on 10 shirts, less per piece on 50, even less on 200. The model rewards quantity but punishes small orders.

Bear Grips Pro Shops uses a flat model: VIP base price is the same per piece regardless of quantity. The trade-off is that bulk orders do not get a deeper discount, but small orders do not pay a penalty. For most general contractors with rolling crew needs, the flat model averages out cheaper than a tiered model because the small orders happen more often than the deep-bulk runs.

For very large single-design runs (1,000+ pieces in one batch), a traditional bulk apparel vendor may still come out cheaper. The Pro Shops model is built for the 1-to-300-piece range where most construction crews actually order.

When Construction Crews Place Bulk Orders

• Seasonal refresh: Spring or fall replacement of worn crew tees across a 20-50 person team. 60-150 tees in one order.
• Topping-out parties and ribbon cuttings: 30-80 event tees with project-specific design alongside the company logo.
• Trade show staff: 10-20 polos and quarter-zips for trade show booth coverage.
• Project completion lunches: 40-100 commemorative tees handed out at the end of a major project.
• Trade association events: 50-150 branded pieces for AGC, ABC, or NAHB events.
• Bulk safety apparel orders: 50-200 hi-vis tees or hi-vis long-sleeves for a new safety program rollout.
• Jacket programs: Quarter-zip pullovers in bulk for winter rollout across the leadership team.

Most bulk orders sit in the 30-200 piece range. The flat per-piece pricing means there is no need to time orders around bulk thresholds.

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Shipping a Bulk Construction Apparel Order

Bulk orders ship in one of three patterns:

• Single-address bulk: All 100 pieces ship to the company office or jobsite trailer. The GC distributes from there. Best for event apparel and topping-out parties.
• Multi-address bulk: Each crew member enters their own address at checkout. 100 pieces ship to 100 different addresses. Best for distributed crews and remote project sites.
• Hybrid: Some pieces ship to the office (event apparel) while others ship to individual addresses (daily crew tees). Mixed orders work off the same shop link.

Free shipping applies regardless of pattern. The shipping cost is built into the per-piece price.

Pricing a 100-Piece Bulk Construction Apparel Order

Example bulk order pricing at VIP base for a typical seasonal refresh:

Piece	Quantity	VIP Base	Line Total
Airlume Cotton Tee	50	$19.88	$994
Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt	20	$29.88	$597.60
Comfort Soft Hoodie	15	$36.88	$553.20
Mesh Snapback (embroidered)	15	$25.88	$388.20

Total for 100-piece seasonal refresh: $2,533. Free US shipping included. No setup fees, no per-color charges, no minimum thresholds. Compared to a traditional bulk apparel program at $35-50 per crew member with rental fees, the seasonal refresh comes in at roughly $25 per crew member with zero rental commitments.

Bulk Construction Jackets and Quarter-Zip Programs

For bulk outerwear, the catalog covers:

• Sport-Tek Quarter-Zip Pullover (men and women): $29.88 VIP base. The standard bulk leadership outerwear order.
• Champion Performance Hoodie: $45.88 VIP base. Premium bulk hoodie for the leadership tier.
• Gildan Classic Zip-Up Hoodie: $41.88 VIP base. Bulk cotton-blend full-zip hoodie.
• Independent Trading Co. Wave Wash Sweatpants (Women): $39.88 VIP base. Bulk women's athletic bottoms.
• Independent Trading Co. Midweight Performance Joggers: $40.88 VIP base. Bulk men's athletic joggers.

The catalog does not include construction-specific outerwear like canvas work jackets, lined coats, or insulated bibs. For those pieces, sourcing happens through traditional workwear vendors. The Pro Shops catalog covers the branded apparel layer that sits over and under the workwear outerwear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a bulk discount on large orders?

No. The per-piece VIP base price is the same on 1 piece or 1,000 pieces. The trade-off is that there is no setup fee, no minimum quantity, and no penalty on small orders. For most construction crews with rolling needs, this averages out cheaper than a traditional tiered bulk model.

What is the largest single bulk order you can fulfill?

There is no upper limit. Print partners can handle orders into the thousands of pieces per design. For orders over 500 pieces with tight delivery windows (event apparel, trade show coverage), reach out before ordering so the print partner can confirm timeline. Standard one-week shipping applies to most large orders.

Can bulk orders include personalization?

Yes. The shop supports personalization fields at checkout. A 100-piece bulk order can include personalized crew names on each piece, with each crew member entering their name when they order. Personalization does not affect the per-piece price.

Are there bulk discounts on hat embroidery?

No, the per-piece price is flat on hats just like on shirts. A 100-cap order at $25.88 each is the same per-cap price as a single cap order. No bulk thresholds, no setup fees, no per-color surcharges.