Custom Logo Apparel for Men, Women, and Youth: Getting Sizing Right for Your Team

May 22, 2026 6 min read By Eli Goldberg

Quick Answer

Most pieces in the catalog come in a men's or unisex cut, a women's cut, and select youth sizes.
Youth options exist for tees, hoodies, hats, long sleeves, and shorts.
Women's-specific cuts include a fitted polo, cropped hoodie, and racerback tank, not just a resized men's shirt.
No minimum order, so a mixed-size team can each order their own fit.

Table of Contents

Why one size does not fit a mixed team
Men's and unisex options
Women's-specific cuts
Youth sizing
Setting up a mixed-size shop
Frequently Asked Questions

The most common sizing mistake a small business makes is stocking one unisex shirt for an entire team and assuming it fits everyone reasonably well. It does not. A men's cut, a women's cut, and a youth size all exist in this catalog for a reason, and mixing them into one shop takes the same effort as listing a single size.

Why One Unisex Size Does Not Fit a Mixed Team

A single unisex tee or hoodie run tends to fit men reasonably well and fit women and youth either too boxy or too long in the body. Once a team includes more than a couple of people, a men's, women's, and (where relevant) youth version of the same design almost always beats a single unisex option for actual wear rate.

Men's and Unisex Sizing Options

Piece	Brand	VIP base
Airlume cotton athletic tee	Bear Grips	$19.88
Men's moisture-wicking tee	Sport-Tek	$23.86
Men's premium cotton pique polo	Gildan	$34.88
Comfort soft hoodie	Bear Grips	$36.88

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Women's-Specific Cuts, Not Just a Smaller Men's Shirt

Piece	Brand	VIP base
Women's favorite tee	Bella+Canvas	$19.88
Women's premium cotton pique polo	Gildan	$34.88
Women's skort	Sport-Tek	$34.88
Women's premium cropped hoodie	Bella+Canvas	$47.88

These are cut and patterned for a women's fit rather than simply sized down from the men's version, which shows in the shoulder, waist, and length proportions.

Youth Sizing for Family Events and Younger Team Members

Piece	Brand	VIP base
Youth Airlume cotton athletic tee	Bear Grips	$19.88
Youth crewneck sweatshirt	Gildan	$33.88
Youth hoodie	Gildan	$36.88
Youth performance long sleeve	Sport-Tek	$29.88
Youth athletic mesh shorts	Sport-Tek	$26.88
Youth classic baseball hat	Valucap	$25.86

Setting Up a Shop That Covers Everyone

List the men's, women's, and (if relevant) youth version of your core 2 to 3 pieces with the same logo. Share the shop link at shops.beargrips.com and let each person pick their own size and cut, rather than guessing a single size run ahead of time and hoping it fits the whole team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do youth sizes cost less than adult sizes?

Some youth pieces run at or slightly below the equivalent adult price, but it is not a fixed rule across every product. Check the specific product page for the exact base price.

Is the women's polo a separate cut or just a smaller men's polo?

A separate cut, sized and patterned for a women's fit rather than a downsized men's pattern.

Can I list men's, women's, and youth sizes of the same design in one shop?

Yes. List each as its own product with the same logo and let buyers pick their fit.

Is there a minimum order for youth sizes?

No. Youth pieces use the same single-piece pricing as the rest of the catalog.

Eli GoldbergSmall Business Branding Writer

Eli writes about small business and startup branding. He spent eight years in B2B marketing before going independent and covers how small companies use apparel for swag, conferences, hiring events, and team building.