Bear Grips Pro ShopsMen's vs Women's Independent Trading Co Joggers and Sweatpants: Which to Stock
- The Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants and the Men's Midweight Performance Joggers are the two Independent Trading Co pieces in the catalog.
- The women's piece runs a relaxed, straight-leg sweatpant cut with a softened, pre-washed fabric finish.
- The men's piece runs a tapered, cuffed jogger cut in a structured midweight fleece.
- Most gym and team shops stock both from day one rather than picking a single gender-targeted piece.
A recurring question from shop owners setting up a bottoms lineup is whether to stock the men's piece, the women's piece, or both. The two Independent Trading Co products in the Bear Grips catalog are built differently enough, in cut and fabric feel, that the answer usually depends on the buyer base rather than a simple either-or choice. Here is the actual difference and how most shops decide.
The Actual Cut Difference Between the Two
| Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants | Men's Midweight Performance Joggers | |
|---|---|---|
| Leg shape | Relaxed, straight | Tapered, cuffed ankle |
| Fabric finish | Pre-washed, softened, heathered | Structured midweight fleece |
| VIP base | $39.88 | $40.88 |
| Free base | $47.94 | $49.92 |
Who Tends to Buy Each Piece
- Wave Wash Sweatpants. Popular for studio and loungewear-leaning shops, cold-weather bundles, and buyers who want a relaxed, comfort-first fit.
- Midweight Performance Joggers. Popular for gym and team merch, travel-day gear, and buyers who want a more tailored, everyday-wearable silhouette.
- Both pieces are unisex-friendly in practice despite the gendered naming. A number of shops sell the sweatpants to any buyer who wants the relaxed fit, regardless of gender.
Should a New Shop Stock Both From Day One?
On the free plan (3 live products total), stocking both bottoms alongside one tee uses the entire product allotment, which is a reasonable starter lineup for a shop still testing demand. On VIP (200 or 250 live products), there is no real tradeoff: both pieces cost nothing extra to list, and stocking both covers a wider range of buyer preference without any added complexity.
Pricing Both the Same or Differently
Since the VIP base cost is within a dollar of each other ($39.88 vs $40.88), most shops set the same retail price across both pieces rather than pricing one higher. A single, round retail number like $54.88 or $59.88 across both products keeps the shop simple to browse and avoids the impression that one piece is treated as an afterthought.
Stock Both From Day One
Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants and Men's Midweight Performance Joggers, both live in your shop in about a week.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Is the Wave Wash Sweatpant only for women?
It is listed and sized as a women's product, but shops commonly sell it to any buyer who prefers the relaxed, straight-leg fit and softened fabric.
Is the Midweight Performance Jogger only for men?
It is listed and sized as a men's product, cut with a tapered leg and cuffed ankle. Buyers who want that more tailored fit, regardless of gender, are the target.
Should I price them the same?
Most shops do, since the VIP base cost is within a dollar of each other. A single retail price across both keeps the shop simple.
Can I stock both on the free plan?
Yes, though the free plan caps at 3 live products total, so both bottoms plus one more item uses the full allotment. VIP removes that constraint at 200 or 250 live products.
