Independent Trading Co vs Jerzees: Which Fleece Joggers and Sweatpants Fit Your Shop in 2026

Independent Trading Co and Jerzees sit in the same price tier of the catalog but fit differently on the body, and that difference decides which one your members actually reorder. Here is a straight comparison of the two brands across the fleece jogger and sweatpant lineup, so a shop can pick the right one (or both) instead of guessing.

Independent Trading Co vs Jerzees Fleece Lineup

Piece	Brand	Fit	VIP base
Midweight Performance Joggers	Independent Trading Co.	Tapered leg, cuffed ankle	$40.88
Wave Wash Sweatpants (women's)	Independent Trading Co.	Relaxed, cuffed ankle	$39.88
Pocket Sweatpants (men's)	Jerzees	Classic straight, cuffed	$40.88
Open Bottom Sweatpants (men's)	Jerzees	Straight, open hem	$40.88

Is Independent Trading Co or Jerzees Better for a Gym Shop?

Neither brand is objectively better. They solve different member preferences:

• Independent Trading Co Midweight Performance Joggers. Tapered leg reads more athletic, closer to a training or gym-wear silhouette. Best for members who want joggers that also look right at the gym, not just at home.
• Jerzees Pocket Sweatpants. Classic straight fit, the sweatpant most people picture when they hear "sweatpants." Best for comfort-first, lounge, and off-season merch.
• Jerzees Open Bottom Sweatpants. Same straight fit without the cuffed ankle. Best for members who dislike the tight ankle band.

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Price and Margin Comparison

All three men's pieces land at the same $40.88 VIP base, so the margin decision is about retail positioning rather than cost. A $52-$58 retail price works across all three at the standard profit target. The women's Wave Wash Sweatpants come in a dollar cheaper at $39.88 VIP, supporting the same retail range with slightly more margin.

What Actually Sells Better: Cuffed or Open Bottom

Cuffed-ankle sweatpants (both ITC and the Jerzees Pocket Sweatpants) tend to outsell the open bottom version in gym and studio shops, since the cuffed leg reads more current and layers cleaner under a hoodie. Open bottom sweatpants still sell, particularly to a member base skewing 40 and older who grew up with that silhouette. A shop that can only pick two SKUs is generally better off stocking one cuffed option from each brand rather than two of the same style.

Which to Stock First

If starting from scratch, stock the Independent Trading Co Midweight Performance Joggers for a more athletic-leaning shop, or the Jerzees Pocket Sweatpants for a comfort and value-first shop. Both are on the free plan's 3-product limit if testing demand, and both fit cleanly into the $59/mo Self-Service VIP 200-product catalog once a shop is ready to run a full fleece line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which brand runs a more athletic fit?

Independent Trading Co. The Midweight Performance Joggers have a tapered leg that reads closer to gym wear than the classic straight Jerzees fit.

Are the prices actually different between the two brands?

Barely. Most pieces from both brands land at $39.88-$40.88 VIP base, so the choice comes down to fit and style, not cost.

Do both brands offer a women's cut?

Independent Trading Co carries the Wave Wash Sweatpants in a women's cut at $39.88 VIP. Jerzees pieces listed here are men's cut.

Can I stock both brands in the same shop?

Yes. Many shops stock one cuffed style from each brand to cover both fit preferences without running four separate sweatpant listings.