Custom Embroidered Shorts? Here Is What Is Actually Embroidered vs Printed

A landscaping crew working in summer heat, a gym staff kitting out for a class, or a car wash team all end up searching for custom embroidered shorts at some point. The honest answer is that shorts in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog are printed, not stitched, same as every other soft-fabric piece outside of hats. That is not a downgrade, printing handles a logo on stretch fabric better than embroidery would anyway, and it keeps the waistband and pockets free of stiff thread. Here is what is actually available and how to build a shorts-plus-hat look correctly.

Shorts Options in the Catalog

Piece	Brand	Best for	VIP base
Mens signature athletic shorts	Bear Grips	Field and outdoor crew work	$49.88
Mens performance training shorts	Bear Grips	Gym staff, coaching, training	$44.88
Womens signature biker shorts	Bear Grips	Studio and gym staff	$47.88
Athletic 7 inch mesh shorts (no pockets)	Sport-Tek	Lightweight athletic wear	$26.88
Ladies 3 inch fitness shorts	Sport-Tek	Studio and gym staff	$30.88

Why Shorts Are Printed, Not Stitched

Shorts move with the body more than almost any other product in the catalog. Embroidery thread stiffens the exact spot it covers, which matters on a waistband or a hem in a way it does not on a rigid hat front panel. Printing keeps the fabric flexible and handles a logo, a leg print, or a waistband tag cleanly with no stiffness added.

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Where the Logo Goes on Shorts

• Left leg hem. Small logo, subtle, the most common placement.
• Waistband tag print. Company name or small mark at the waistband.
• Back pocket area. On styles with a back pocket, a small logo above it reads clean.

Pair Printed Shorts With the Embroidered Hat

The correct combination for a crew that works in shorts, whether that is a gym, a car wash, or a summer landscaping team, is printed shorts on the bottom and an embroidered Yupoong flat bill snapback on top. That gives the team one stitched, structured piece and one flexible printed piece, using each decoration method where it actually works best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you actually embroider a logo on shorts?

No. Shorts are printed at Bear Grips Pro Shops, not embroidered. Embroidery is reserved for select hat styles.

Why are shorts printed instead of embroidered?

Embroidery stiffens the fabric it covers, which works against how shorts need to move. Printing keeps the fabric flexible.

What is the cheapest short in the catalog?

The Sport-Tek 7 inch mesh shorts (no pockets) at $26.88 VIP base.

Is there a minimum order for shorts?

No. One pair orders the same way as fifty pairs.