Custom Apparel for Women Electricians and Tradeswomen

June 2, 2026 6 min read By Ava Lindstrom

Quick Answer

Women in the electrical trade are a fast-growing share of apprenticeship programs, and most crew apparel is still cut only for men.
Bear Grips Pro Shops does not print FR-rated or ANSI hi-vis gear; branded tees, polos, and hoodies cover pre-shift, office, and customer-facing wear.
The Women's Premium Cotton Pique Polo ($34.88 VIP base) covers estimates and customer visits with a fit built for a womens body.
No minimum order means a two-person female crew costs the same per piece as a full company roster.

Table of Contents

Fit matters for trust, not just comfort
The branded crew lineup
A note on FR and hi-vis gear
Recognizing tradeswomen and apprentices
Frequently Asked Questions

Electrical contractor companies have gotten better about stocking womens-cut safety gear as more women enter apprenticeship programs, but branded company apparel, the tee, the polo, the hoodie, often still only comes in a mens cut run down a size. That is a fit problem, not just a comfort one: a boxy unisex tee reads unprofessional on a customer visit regardless of how well the person wears it. Here is how to build a proper womens-cut branded lineup for an electrical company.

Fit Matters for Trust, Not Just Comfort

A homeowner sizing up an electrician at the door reads a boxy, ill-fitting shirt as a small but real signal, the same way a wrinkled uniform reads. A properly cut womens tee or polo removes that friction and lets a female electrician or apprentice present the same polished, established-company look her male coworkers get from their own properly fitted gear.

The Branded Crew Lineup

Piece	Brand	Best for	VIP base
Women's Moisture-Wicking Tee	Sport-Tek	Hot job sites, daily wear under a work shirt	$23.86
Women's Premium Cotton Pique Polo	Gildan	Estimates, customer visits, tradeshows	$34.88
Ladies' Quarter-Zip Pullover	Sport-Tek	Cold mornings, sales calls	$29.88
Comfort Soft Hoodie	Bear Grips	Drive time, post-job warmth	$36.88

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A Note on FR and Hi-Vis Gear

This branded apparel program is separate from FR-rated and ANSI hi-vis safety gear, which Bear Grips Pro Shops does not produce. Womens-cut arc-rated shirts and Class 2 or Class 3 hi-vis apparel still need to come from a specialty PPE supplier. The branded program covers everything else: pre-shift tees, customer-facing polos, and cold-weather layers.

Recognizing Tradeswomen and Apprentices

Companies actively recruiting into electrical apprenticeship programs use a welcome tee or polo, sized correctly from day one, as a small but visible signal that the company built its apparel program with women on the crew in mind rather than as an afterthought. A single properly fitted polo issued at hire costs about $35-$45 and does more for retention than its price tag suggests.

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Womens-cut tees, polos, and hoodies for electrical companies. No minimum, no FR claims.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the catalog include FR-rated or hi-vis apparel for women?

No. FR-rated and ANSI hi-vis gear must come from a specialty PPE supplier. Bear Grips covers branded tees, polos, and hoodies for pre-shift, office, and customer-facing wear.

Is there a womens-cut polo available?

Yes. The Women's Premium Cotton Pique Polo from Gildan is cut specifically for a womens body, at $34.88 VIP base.

Can a two-person crew order without a bulk minimum?

Yes. There is no minimum order, so a two-person crew pays the same per-piece price as a full company roster.

How fast can a new hire get properly fitted apparel?

About a week from order to door.

Ava LindstromYoga and Pilates Studio Owner

Ava owns two boutique yoga and Pilates studios in Colorado. After teaching for a decade she now focuses on running her studios and writes about studio branding, instructor apparel, and the shift toward heated and infrared practices.