Bear Grips Pro ShopsBulk Gym and Workout Apparel: A Buying Guide for Gyms and Fitness Brands
- A well-rounded gym apparel lineup spans tees, tanks, shorts, leggings, and a sports bra, spanning $19.88-$54.88 VIP base.
- Performance polyester fabric (Sport-Tek, Bear Grips) fits actual training use, cotton and triblend fit retail and lifestyle wear.
- Leggings and joggers work best as an ongoing retail shop item rather than a one-time bulk group order.
- There is no minimum order on any piece, gyms can start with 3 products on the Free plan and expand from there.
Gyms, fitness studios, and activewear brands searching for "bulk gym clothes" or "activewear bulk" are usually trying to solve one of two problems: outfitting staff and members with branded gear, or launching a retail merch line members can buy. Both use cases pull from the same catalog, but the right product mix differs. Here is a buying guide built specifically for gym and fitness apparel use cases.
The Full Gym and Workout Apparel Lineup
| Category | Piece | VIP base |
|---|---|---|
| Tee | Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee | $19.88 |
| Performance tee | Sport-Tek Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee | $23.86 |
| Tank | Bella+Canvas Performance Workout Tank | $19.88 |
| Shorts | Sport-Tek Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts | $26.88 |
| Training shorts | Bear Grips Men's Performance Training Shorts | $44.88 |
| Joggers | Independent Trading Co. Midweight Performance Joggers | $40.88 |
| Leggings | Bear Grips Signature Seamless Leggings | $54.88 |
| Sports bra | Bear Grips Padded Sports Bra | $45.88 |
| Hoodie | Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie | $36.88 |
Staff and Member Gear vs a Retail Merch Line
Outfitting staff and members with branded gear works well with lower-commitment pieces: a tee, a tank, and a hat, ordered as needed with a member or staff discount code applied. A retail merch line members buy on their own is where higher-margin pieces like leggings, the sports bra, and joggers perform best, since a gym's own members are already a warmer, more brand-aligned audience than a cold retail buyer.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Performance Fabric vs Cotton for Gym Apparel
- Performance polyester (Sport-Tek tees and shorts, Bear Grips training shorts) fits actual workout and training use, wicking sweat and drying fast.
- Cotton and triblend (Bear Grips Airlume tee, Bella+Canvas tank) fit pre and post-workout wear, retail sale, and everyday casual use.
- Seamless and compression fabric (Bear Grips Signature Seamless Leggings, Padded Sports Bra) fits both training and athleisure wear, the fastest-growing category in fitness apparel.
Why Leggings and Joggers Work Best as a Retail Item
Leggings ($54.88 VIP base) and joggers ($40.88 VIP base) rarely work well as a bulk group order the way a tee or hat does, mainly because fit preference (compression level, rise, length) varies far more from person to person. These pieces perform best in an ongoing retail shop where members browse and buy on their own time, rather than a one-time coordinated group order with a locked headcount.
Getting Started With a Gym Apparel Shop
A gym can start with the Free plan ($0/month, 3 live products) and test a tee, a tank, and a hat before expanding. Self-Service VIP ($59/month, 200 products) unlocks the lowest base pricing across the full catalog once demand is proven. Done-For-You VIP ($105/month) adds a personal shop advisor who applies the gym's logo to 15 trending products a month, picks the top 6 color variants, and sets pricing based on real sales data, useful for a busy gym owner who does not want to manage the storefront directly.
Build Your Gym Apparel Shop
Tees, tanks, leggings, shorts, and a sports bra. No minimum order, free plan available to start.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the best starting product mix for a gym shop?
A tee, a tank, and a hat cover the two fastest-moving categories at the lowest per-piece cost, all fitting within the Free plan's 3-product limit.
Do leggings sell well as a bulk team order?
Not usually. Leggings work better as an ongoing retail item since fit preference varies more than with a tee or hat.
What is the most expensive piece in the gym apparel lineup?
The Bear Grips Signature Seamless Leggings at $54.88 VIP base.
Is there a minimum order for gym apparel?
No. Every piece is available at single-piece order quantities regardless of plan.
