Men's vs Women's Independent Trading Co Joggers and Sweatpants: Which to Stock

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.

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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.

Frequently 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.