Custom Embroidered Polo Shirts: No Minimum Order, and What Is Actually Embroidered vs Printed

February 15, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

Polo shirts at Bear Grips are printed with your logo, not stitched with embroidery.
There is no minimum order or setup fee on printed polos.
Two polo options are in the catalog, both priced at $34.88 VIP base.
Pairing a printed polo with an embroidered hat gets a stitched accent piece in the same order.

Table of Contents

Are polos embroidered here
The two polo options
No minimum on polos
Getting the stitched look anyway
Frequently Asked Questions

A polo with a stitched left-chest logo is a classic look for customer-facing staff, and it is a common enough search that it is worth answering directly: polo shirts at Bear Grips Pro Shops are printed, not embroidered. Here is what the printed polo lineup covers, why the no-minimum rule still applies, and how to still land the stitched-logo look with the same shop.

Are Bear Grips Polo Shirts Embroidered?

No. The two polos in the catalog, the Sport-Tek performance polo and the Gildan premium cotton pique polo, are both printed with your logo. Only three hat styles in the catalog carry true embroidery: the flat bill snapback, cuffed winter hat, and youth baseball cap. See the complete split in the custom embroidered apparel guide.

The Two Polo Options and What They Cost

Polo	Brand	Best for	VIP base
Men's Performance Polo Shirt	Sport-Tek	Hot weather, sweat-friendly, customer-facing visits	$34.88
Men's Premium Cotton Pique Polo	Gildan	Classic office and weekend look	$34.88
Women's Premium Cotton Pique Polo	Gildan	Front-desk and staff-facing roles	$34.88

All three are printed with unlimited design colors and no per-color surcharge. A closer look at the Gildan option specifically is in the Gildan polo guide.

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No Minimum, No Setup Fee on Printed Polos

Whether the original search was for bulk, wholesale, or single-piece polos, the pricing at Bear Grips is the same regardless: order one polo or fifty at the same per-unit VIP base price of $34.88, with no setup fee and free shipping included.

Getting the Stitched-Logo Look Alongside a Printed Polo

For businesses that specifically want a stitched texture somewhere in the order, the common workaround is pairing a printed polo with one of the three embroidered hats. Customer-facing staff wear a printed polo for the logo and color options, and an embroidered snapback or winter hat carries the stitched finish. Both ship in the same order.

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Printed polos at $34.88 VIP base, embroidered hats from $25.86. No minimum, free shipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are polo shirts embroidered at Bear Grips?

No. Both polo options in the catalog are printed with your logo. Embroidery is available on three hat styles instead.

What is the minimum order for printed polos?

There is no minimum. One polo prices the same per unit as a large order.

How much do polos cost?

Both the Sport-Tek performance polo and the Gildan premium cotton pique polo are $34.88 at the VIP base price.

Is there a women's polo option?

Yes. The Gildan premium cotton pique polo is available in a women's cut at the same $34.88 VIP base price.

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.