Bear Grips Pro ShopsGeneral Contractor Apparel: Custom Branded Shirts, Hoodies, Polos and Hats
- General contractor apparel starts at $19.88 VIP base for branded tees, with polos, hoodies, hats, and hi-vis options available on the same shop.
- No minimum order. One shirt for the foreman or 150 shirts for the whole crew, same flat ordering process.
- Print partners in the US, free shipping to the jobsite or office, delivered in about a week.
- Run a single shop link for client-facing pieces (polos, button-ups) and field pieces (tees, hoodies, hi-vis) side by side.
General contractor apparel is the branded uniform layer that sits over the safety gear: company tees on the framing crew, polos at the client walk-through, hoodies on cold-morning starts, and embroidered caps on every truck. Bear Grips Pro Shops prints the full lineup with no minimum order, free US shipping, and a flat $19.88 VIP base on the entry tee. Order one shirt or one hundred from the same shop link.
What Counts as General Contractor Apparel
General contractor apparel covers four wear contexts on a typical project:
- Field crew: Branded tees, hi-vis layers, and long-sleeves the framers, drywallers, and finish crews wear on site.
- Project management: Branded polos and button-ups the GC and superintendent wear at owner meetings, walk-throughs, and inspections.
- Office and executive: Quarter-zips, performance polos, and crewnecks worn around the office and at industry events.
- Client-facing and event: Hats, hoodies, and pullovers handed out at topping-out parties, project completion lunches, ribbon cuttings, and trade shows.
Most general contractors run all four contexts off a single shop link rather than juggling four different vendors. The shop holds the company logo, all the color options, and every piece the company ever orders.
Top Apparel Pieces for General Contractors
The catalog covers tees, long-sleeves, hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, polos, performance shirts, hats, and athletic pants. The standard starter lineup for a general contractor:
- Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee: Ring-spun cotton, holds logo prints clean. VIP base $19.88. Daily field tee.
- Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee (Sport-Tek): Performance fabric for summer jobsites. VIP base $23.86.
- Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt (Bella+Canvas): Sun coverage and cool-morning layering. VIP base $29.88.
- Men's Performance Polo (Sport-Tek): Client-meeting and supplier-visit polo. VIP base $34.88.
- Comfort Soft Hoodie: Pullover hoodie for cold starts and post-shift drives. VIP base $36.88.
- Perfect Soft Crewneck Sweatshirt: No-hood option for office and meeting contexts. VIP base $34.88.
- Classic Rope Hat: Embroidered company logo, standard issue for trucks. VIP base $29.86.
- Classic Flat Bill Snapback (embroidered): Younger crew preferred profile. VIP base $29.86.
Browse the t-shirt catalog, polo catalog, hoodie catalog, and hat catalog for every color and brand option.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Design Approach for Contractor Apparel
The cleanest contractor apparel designs lean into the company logo, not into novelty graphics:
- Embroidered left chest logo on polos and button-ups (the standard client-facing look)
- Full chest screen print of the company logo on tees and hoodies
- Company name in block letters on the back of tees for high visibility on site
- Crew name or jobsite identifier on sleeves for multi-crew companies
- Owner or foreman names on personalized polos for the leadership team
Avoid four-color photographic prints and busy gradients. Construction apparel takes a beating across washes and sun exposure. High-contrast single-color or two-color logo prints hold up better and read cleaner across every fabric color in the catalog.
Pricing, Margin, and Revenue Math for GC Apparel
Two pricing models cover most general contractors:
Model A: Cost-only crew apparel. The company covers the cost of crew tees, polos, and hats and issues them as part of the uniform. No revenue line, the apparel is an expense.
Model B: Crew apparel as a profit center. The company sells branded apparel to clients, subcontractors, and the public off the same shop link, with markup that funds the cost-only crew pieces. A $20 base tee retailed at $30 yields $10 margin per tee.
Quick math for a mid-size GC with a 25-person crew and an active social media presence:
| Channel | Annual Units | Margin per Unit | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subcontractor crews ordering branded pieces | 200 | $10 | $2,000 |
| Client gifts at project completion | 80 | $0 (cost-only) | $0 |
| Public shop sales (referrals, social) | 120 | $12 | $1,440 |
| Topping-out and ribbon-cutting events | 150 | $8 | $1,200 |
$4,640 in annual margin from apparel without holding any inventory, plus the brand impressions every piece generates when subs and clients wear it across the city.
How to Set Up a General Contractor Apparel Shop
- Sign up at shops.beargrips.com/for/general-contractor.
- Upload the company logo (vector preferred for embroidery on polos and hats).
- Pick the starter lineup: tees, polos, hoodies, and hats covering crew, management, and client-facing contexts.
- Set retail pricing per piece. Default $10 margin works for most pieces.
- Share the shop link with the crew, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
For general contractors who want a full shop built, the Done-For-You VIP plan at $109 a month assigns a shop advisor who handles the multi-product build, color selection, and seasonal refresh. The advisor builds the shop layout, sets the retail pricing, and writes every product page so the GC can focus on running projects.
Build the Apparel Lineup for Your Construction Company
No upfront cost, no inventory, no minimums. Tees, polos, hoodies, hats, and hi-vis on one shop link. Print partners in the US, free shipping to the jobsite.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for general contractor apparel?
There is no minimum. A general contractor can order one polo for a single project manager or 150 tees for the whole crew off the same shop link. Each piece ships free in about a week.
Can the company logo go on polos, hoodies, and hats at the same time?
Yes. One uploaded logo runs across every product the shop lists. Embroidery on polos and hats, screen printing on tees and hoodies. Same logo, multiple decoration methods.
Do you sell workwear pants, overalls, or steel-toe boots?
No. The Bear Grips catalog focuses on the branded layer that sits over the workwear: tees, long-sleeves, hoodies, polos, button-up performance shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, quarter-zips, athletic shorts, joggers, and hats. Pants, overalls, and safety boots are sourced through traditional workwear vendors.
Can the crew, the subs, and the public all order from the same shop?
Yes. One shop holds cost-only pieces (issued to the crew), standard-retail pieces (sold to subs and clients), and public-facing pieces (sold to anyone who finds the link). Each piece can have its own pricing without rebuilding the shop.
