Bear Grips Pro ShopsConstruction Shirts for Men: Sizing, Fit, and Bulk Ordering by Build
- Men's construction tees, long sleeves, and polos run a standard S-3XL range.
- Fit varies by piece: cotton tees run true to size, performance polyester runs slightly athletic.
- A custom branded logo shirt beats a plain shirt from a big-box retailer for the same money.
- No minimum order means every man on the crew orders his own size, no clipboard needed.
Why Fit Matters for a Working Crew
- Range of motion. Framers, roofers, and concrete crews need shirts that move with them, not shirts that bind at the shoulder on a ladder reach.
- Layering. A tee worn under a jacket or a vest needs to sit close enough not to bunch.
- Consistency. A crew in the same fit reads as a uniform. A crew in five different fits from five different past orders reads like a garage sale.
Men's Construction Shirt Lineup
| Piece | Brand | Best for | VIP base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlume cotton athletic tee | Bear Grips | Daily wear, all trades | $19.88 |
| Men's moisture-wicking tee | Sport-Tek | Summer, outdoor labor | $23.86 |
| Long sleeve cotton shirt | Bella+Canvas | Shoulder season | $29.88 |
| Men's performance polo | Sport-Tek | Estimates, client walkthroughs | $34.88 |
| Men's premium cotton pique polo | Gildan | Office, weekend events | $34.88 |
Sizing Notes by Build
- Standard build. Cotton tees run true to size across S-3XL. Order the same size worn in any standard tee brand.
- Broader shoulders and taller crew. Size up one from a fitted dress shirt size, especially in the athletic-cut moisture-wicking tee.
- Layering over a base layer in winter. Order one size up on hoodies and long sleeves for anyone who layers underneath.
- Full range needed. Construction crews carry a wide build range, most shops stock the full S-3XL run rather than guessing a middle size for everyone.
Custom Logo Shirts vs a Big-Box Retail Rack
A plain tee off a retail rack costs $8-$15 and carries no branding. A custom logo shirt through a branded shop runs about the same after retail markup, and it turns every crew member into a walking ad instead of a blank shirt. The difference shows up at the client's front door, on the supply run, and at the next bid walkthrough where the sub in matching logo shirts gets remembered over the sub who showed up in whatever he grabbed that morning.
Bulk Ordering for the Whole Male Crew
There is no minimum order and no bulk discount cliff, so a ten-man crew and a one-man crew pay the same base price per piece. Collect sizes once, place one order with each person's size and shipping address, and every shirt ships free to its destination in about a week. The full crew-wide ordering flow is in the bulk ordering guide.
Outfit Your Male Crew
Full S-3XL range, cotton and performance fabrics, single-piece ordering. Set up your shop today.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What size range do men's construction shirts come in?
Most pieces run S through 3XL. The performance polyester tee runs slightly more athletic, so crew members between sizes should size up.
Is a custom logo shirt more expensive than a plain retail shirt?
Not meaningfully. A plain tee at a big-box retailer runs $8-$15 with no branding. A custom shirt at $19.88-$23.86 VIP base plus retail markup lands in a similar range and adds the company logo.
Do I need a minimum order to outfit my male crew?
No. Single-piece pricing matches bulk pricing, so a crew of any size orders exactly what it needs with no leftover boxes.
What is the best all-around men's piece to start with?
The Airlume cotton athletic tee at $19.88 VIP. It covers daily wear across every trade and is the cheapest entry point in the catalog.
