Bear Grips Pro ShopsFleece Sweatpants and Hoodies: A Buying Guide for Gym and Studio Shops
- Fleece covers both bottoms (sweatpants, joggers) and tops (hoodies, crewnecks) across at least six brands in the Bear Grips catalog.
- Prices run from $33.88 VIP base (Youth Crewneck Sweatshirt) up to $48.88 VIP base (Unisex Premium Fleece Jogger).
- Every fleece piece prints single unit at a time, so a shop can list the whole family without buying a single blank upfront.
- Vendors set their own retail price and keep the margin, with $10 per item the common starting point.
"Fleece" is not one product in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog. It is a fabric class that shows up across sweatpants, joggers, hoodies, and crewnecks from at least six different brands, Bear Grips, Champion, Bella+Canvas, Gildan, Cotton Heritage, Independent Trading Co., and Jerzees. A gym owner searching for fleece sweatpants or a fleece hoodie is usually trying to figure out which specific piece to add to their shop, not asking about one SKU. This guide breaks the category down by fabric basics, what is actually in the catalog, and how to decide what to list first.
What "Fleece" Actually Means in This Catalog
Fleece is a brushed or looped fabric construction built for warmth and a soft hand feel, used on the inside face of sweatpants, joggers, hoodies, and crewnecks. It is distinct from the plain-knit cotton used on tees and tanks. In the Bear Grips catalog, fleece shows up on:
- Bottoms: the Cotton Heritage Unisex Premium Fleece Jogger, Independent Trading Co. Men's Midweight Performance Joggers, Jerzees Men's Pocket Sweatpants, Jerzees Men's Open Bottom Sweatpants, and Independent Trading Co. Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants.
- Tops: the Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie, Bear Grips Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt, Gildan Classic Zip-Up Hoodie, Gildan Youth Hoodie, Gildan Youth Crewneck Sweatshirt, Champion Unisex Performance Hoodie, Champion Unisex Crewneck Sweatshirt, and the Bella+Canvas Women's Premium Cropped Hoodie and Cropped Sweatshirt.
Exact fabric weight and construction details vary by brand and by piece. Check the individual product page in your shop before making a specific claim to a customer.
Fleece Pricing Across the Whole Family
| Piece | Brand | Free base | VIP base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Crewneck Sweatshirt | Gildan | $39.93 | $33.88 |
| Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt | Bear Grips | $40.96 | $34.88 |
| Comfort Soft Hoodie | Bear Grips | $44.94 | $36.88 |
| Youth Hoodie | Gildan | $44.92 | $36.88 |
| Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants | Independent Trading Co. | $47.94 | $39.88 |
| Men's Midweight Performance Joggers | Independent Trading Co. | $49.92 | $40.88 |
| Men's Pocket Sweatpants | Jerzees | $49.92 | $40.88 |
| Men's Open Bottom Sweatpants | Jerzees | $49.92 | $40.88 |
| Champion Crewneck Sweatshirt | Champion | $49.92 | $41.88 |
| Classic Zip-Up Hoodie | Gildan | $49.92 | $41.88 |
| Champion Performance Hoodie | Champion | $53.93 | $45.88 |
| Women's Premium Cropped Sweatshirt | Bella+Canvas | $53.93 | $44.88 |
| Women's Premium Cropped Hoodie | Bella+Canvas | $56.96 | $47.88 |
| Unisex Premium Fleece Jogger | Cotton Heritage | $58.93 | $48.88 |
The Self-Service VIP plan ($59/mo, 200 live products) and Done-For-You VIP plan ($105/mo, 250 live products) share the same lowest base prices. The free plan ($0/mo, 3 live products) carries the higher base shown above.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Picking a Starting Fleece Lineup
Most gyms and studios do not need all fourteen pieces on day one. A working starter set:
- One hoodie. The Comfort Soft Hoodie or Champion Performance Hoodie covers the widest audience.
- One crewneck. The Perfect Soft Crewneck or Champion Crewneck for members who prefer no hood.
- One bottom. The Cotton Heritage Unisex Premium Fleece Jogger if you want a single unisex size run, or the Jerzees Men's Pocket Sweatpants plus Independent Trading Co. Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants if you want gendered fits.
Add the rest, youth sizes, zip-up styles, cropped women's pieces, once the core three are selling.
Why the No-Minimum Model Changes the Math
A traditional wholesale fleece order runs a minimum of a dozen or more units per style per color, paid upfront before a single sale happens. Every fleece piece in this catalog prints one at a time, so listing all fourteen pieces costs nothing beyond the time to upload a design. If a color or size does not sell, there is no leftover inventory sitting in a closet. See the full breakdown of how bulk fleece ordering compares to single-piece printing for the specific math.
Getting a Fleece Lineup Live
- Open a Bear Grips Pro Shops account on the free plan or Self-Service VIP.
- Upload your logo as a transparent PNG.
- Add your starter three pieces, then set retail prices. Most vendors land $10 to $15 over VIP base on tops, $10 to $12 over base on bottoms.
- Publish and share the link. There is nothing to print, pack, or ship on your end.
For the full profit breakdown across the category, see the fleece profit margin guide.
Build Your Fleece Lineup
Sweatpants, joggers, hoodies, crewnecks, all fleece, all single-piece printed. Open your shop and start listing.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Is fleece the same as sweatshirt fabric?
Yes, in practical terms. Fleece is the brushed fabric used on the inside of sweatpants, joggers, hoodies, and crewnecks, as opposed to the plain-knit cotton used on tees.
Do I need to stock every fleece piece in the catalog?
No. Most shops start with one hoodie, one crewneck, and one bottom, then expand based on what customers actually ask for.
Is there a minimum order to list fleece products?
No. Every piece prints one unit at a time, whether it is the first order or the hundredth.
Which plan gives the lowest fleece prices?
Both Self-Service VIP ($59/mo) and Done-For-You VIP ($105/mo) carry the lowest base prices shown in the pricing table. The free plan carries a higher base and a 3-product cap.
