Functional Fitness Shirts: Custom Tees and Tanks Built for the Box

Custom functional fitness shirts from Bear Grips Pro Shops start at $19.88 VIP base with no minimum order. The shirt is the most-ordered piece in any functional fitness apparel program. Members wear branded tees and tanks to every class, post-class, on rest days, and to competition events. Here is the full shirt lineup for functional fitness boxes, garage gyms, and coaches.

Performance vs Cotton Shirts for Functional Fitness

The first decision: performance fabric or premium cotton.

• Performance polyester (Sport-Tek). Moisture-wicking, dries fast, lightweight. Best for high-output WODs, hot training rooms, and outdoor metcons. Tend to last longer through hard wash cycles.
• Premium cotton (Bear Grips, Next Level, Bella+Canvas). Softer hand, more comfortable for post-class wear, off-day rotation, and shoulder-season layering. Holds prints with higher contrast and cleaner detail.
• Triblend (Next Level). Polyester-cotton-rayon blend. Vintage texture, soft drape, slight performance bias. The off-the-floor preferred fabric for many functional fitness members.

Most gym apparel programs order both: performance for the training pieces, cotton or triblend for the post-class and rest-day pieces.

Functional Fitness Tee and Tank Picks

• Performance Workout Tank (Bella+Canvas). The most-ordered functional fitness tank. Moisture-wicking, athletic cut. VIP base $19.88.
• Ladies Racerback Tank (Next Level). Women's-cut racerback. VIP base $19.88.
• Women's Essential Spaghetti Strap Tank (Bella+Canvas). Cropped-style tank for warm-weather training. VIP base $25.88.
• Women's Flowy Scoop Muscle Tank (Bella+Canvas). Loose-fit muscle tank. VIP base $25.88.
• Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek). Performance tee for daily training. VIP base $23.86.
• Ladies' Moisture Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek). Women's-cut performance tee. VIP base $25.88.
• Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee (Bear Grips). Soft cotton tee for post-class and rest day. VIP base $19.88.
• Premium CVC Jersey Tee (Next Level). Heavier cotton-poly blend. Holds shape across many washes. VIP base $24.88.
• Mens Cut-Off Tank (AS Colour). Cut-off-style training tank. VIP base $24.88.
• Oversized Boxy Crop Tee (Comfort Colors). Cropped, oversized fit for women. VIP base $24.88.

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Long Sleeve Shirts for Cold Training

For winter training rooms, garage gyms, and outdoor metcons in cold weather, long sleeve shirts pull weight:

• Men's Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek). Performance long sleeve. VIP base $29.88.
• Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt (Bella+Canvas). Soft cotton for layering and post-class warmth. VIP base $29.88.
• Youth Performance Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek). For kids functional fitness programs. VIP base $29.88.

Most gyms add 1-2 long sleeves to the lineup in October for the winter cycle.

Design Directions for Functional Fitness Shirts

• Centered chest gym name. Single color print of the gym wordmark. The most durable design.
• Gym name front, slogan back. Classic functional fitness layout. Gym name on the chest, motto on the back.
• Programming-specific. "Murph 2026," "Open 27.4," "Throwdown Champion." For event-specific pieces.
• Coach or staff sleeve. "Coach" or "Staff" graphic on the upper sleeve. Identifies staff on the floor.
• Member milestone. 100-class tee, 1-year anniversary, lifetime member. Drives retention.

For performance fabric pieces, light single-color prints (white on dark, black on light) hold up best across many washes.

How to Order Custom Functional Fitness Shirts

1. Sign up at shops.beargrips.com/for/functional-fitness.
2. Upload gym wordmark and logomark in vector format.
3. Pick 2-3 tee styles plus 1-2 tanks plus an optional long sleeve.
4. Add women's-cut versions of each style.
5. Set retail at $10-25 margin per piece.
6. Share the shop link with members.

Each member orders their own size and color. Pieces ship free to the home address in about a week. Browse the tee catalog for every style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best shirt for functional fitness workouts?

Moisture-wicking performance tees handle high-output training better than cotton. Bella+Canvas Performance Workout Tank at $19.88 leads in tanks. Sport-Tek Men's and Ladies' Moisture Wicking Tees at $23.86-$25.88 lead in tees.

Should we order tees or tanks for our functional fitness gym?

Most gyms order both. Tanks lead in summer; tees lead in fall and spring; long sleeves lead in winter. A 5-piece starter lineup covering all three keeps the apparel program active year-round.

How long do functional fitness shirts last through hard wash cycles?

Performance polyester typically holds shape and color for 60-100 hard wash cycles. Premium cotton softens over time and may show slight fade after 50-75 cycles. Single-color prints last longer than multi-color or photographic designs.

Can functional fitness shirts be made in women's sizes?

Yes. Women's-cut versions of every shirt style are available alongside the unisex options. Ladies' Moisture Wicking Tee, Women's Favorite Tee, Ladies Racerback Tank, and Women's Flowy Scoop Muscle Tank cover the women's lineup.