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Custom Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Shirts, Tanks, and More: The Moisture-Wicking Options

June 3, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells
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Table of Contents
  1. What dri-fit means here
  2. The long sleeve option
  3. Tanks: what is actually wicking
  4. Hats: printed, not wicking
  5. Building a full lineup
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

"Dri-fit" shows up constantly in searches for custom performance apparel, even though it is a trademarked term used by one specific brand and not a Bear Grips product name. What people usually mean by it is moisture-wicking performance fabric, and here is exactly what that looks like across long sleeves, tanks, and hats in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog.

What "Dri-Fit" Means at Bear Grips

Dri-FIT is a Nike brand name. Bear Grips does not sell Nike products, and none of the catalog is labeled dri-fit. What the catalog does carry is moisture-wicking performance polyester on specific pieces, functionally the same idea most people are searching for. The rest of this guide uses moisture-wicking, the accurate term for what the catalog actually offers.

The Long Sleeve Option

PieceBrandFree baseVIP base
Men's Moisture-Wicking Long SleeveSport-Tek$35.95$29.88
Youth Performance Long SleeveSport-Tek$35.95$29.88

Both are single-piece printed, no minimum, and ship free to the buyer. There is currently no hooded version of the long sleeve, the closest cold-weather option with a hood is the Comfort Soft Hoodie in the wider Bear Grips catalog, which is fleece, not performance fabric.

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Tanks: What Is Actually Moisture-Wicking

The catalog includes a Performance Workout Tank (Bella+Canvas) and a Ladies Racerback Tank (Next Level). Both are labeled as performance or athletic pieces and are built from a polyester or poly-blend, but neither carries the same explicit moisture-wicking label the Sport-Tek pieces do. For a shop that needs guaranteed wicking performance, the Sport-Tek tees and polo remain the more precise choice, the tanks are a lighter athletic-style alternative.

Hats: Printed or Embroidered, Not Wicking Fabric

Hats in the catalog, including the snapback, rope hat, and mesh trucker styles, are cotton, twill, or mesh, not performance wicking fabric. They are branding pieces rather than sweat-management pieces, though the mesh snapback offers more breathability than a solid cotton cap for outdoor use.

Building a Full Moisture-Wicking Lineup for a Team Shop

Pair the men's or youth long sleeve with the moisture-wicking tees and the performance polo for a complete wicking wardrobe, and round it out with cotton pieces and hats for everyday and branding use. See the full catalog lineup and the pricing guide to plan out a shop.

Build the Full Performance Lineup

Long sleeves, tees, tanks, and the polo, all in one shop. No minimum, ships in about a week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bear Grips sell dri-fit tank tops?

Not labeled as dri-fit specifically. The catalog carries performance-style tank tops that are polyester or poly-blend, though they are not marketed with the explicit moisture-wicking tag the Sport-Tek pieces carry.

Is the performance workout tank the same as moisture-wicking?

It is a similar athletic-style fabric but not labeled moisture-wicking the way the Sport-Tek tees and polo are. For guaranteed wicking performance, choose the Sport-Tek pieces.

Can I get a custom long sleeve with a hood?

Not currently. The long sleeve options do not include a hood. The Comfort Soft Hoodie is the closest hooded piece, but it is fleece, not performance wicking fabric.

How fast do custom orders ship?

About a week from order to delivery, with free shipping to the buyer on every piece.

Cameron Wells
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.

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