Jerzees Sweatpants Style Numbers: What 973 and 974 Actually Mean

May 10, 2026 5 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

Jerzees uses a style number system on its tags, and the 973 and 974 series covers its Nublend fleece sweatpants.
The style number tells a decorator or buyer the exact cut and feature set (pockets, leg opening) without relying on a marketing name alone.
Bear Grips Pro Shops prints the two sweatpants styles these numbers describe, listed as the Pocket Sweatpants and the Open Bottom Sweatpants.
An RN number on the tag is a separate federal registration identifier, not a style or size code.

Table of Contents

What style numbers are
The 973 and 974 series
What the RN number is
Why the exact code matters less here
Frequently Asked Questions

Style numbers like 973 and 974 show up on Jerzees tags and in wholesale catalogs, and searches for the exact code usually come from someone cross-checking a spec sheet, comparing a blank apparel listing, or trying to confirm which cut they are looking at before ordering. Here is what these numbers mean and which catalog piece they map to at Bear Grips Pro Shops.

What a Jerzees Style Number Actually Is

A style number is the manufacturer's internal product code, used across wholesale catalogs, decorator spec sheets, and inside tags to identify the exact cut and feature set of a garment, independent of whatever marketing name gets used on a given storefront. It is the same idea as a SKU, just standardized across the whole supply chain rather than specific to one seller.

What the 973 and 974 Series Covers

Style series	General description	Catalog match at Bear Grips
973	Jerzees Nublend fleece sweatpant, open leg	Men's Open Bottom Sweatpants
974	Jerzees Nublend fleece sweatpant with pockets	Men's Pocket Sweatpants

Both series sit in the same Nublend fleece family and share the same $40.88 VIP base price at Bear Grips Pro Shops. The number itself mainly distinguishes the pocket feature and leg finish, not a difference in fabric or quality tier.

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What the RN Number on the Tag Means

An RN number (Registered Identification Number) is a federal registration number the FTC issues to a manufacturer or importer, required on textile tags in the United States. It identifies who is legally responsible for the garment's labeling, not the specific style or size. It is unrelated to the 973 or 974 style codes and does not affect which cut a buyer is looking at.

Why the Exact Code Matters Less for a Custom Order

For a print on demand order through Bear Grips Pro Shops, the style number matters mostly for verifying which cut is being discussed in a spec conversation. Ordering through the shop itself works off the product name (Pocket Sweatpants or Open Bottom Sweatpants) rather than the manufacturer code, so a buyer does not need to reference 973 or 974 directly to place an order.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 973 style number mean on a Jerzees sweatpant?

It identifies the open-leg Nublend fleece sweatpant, which matches the Men's Open Bottom Sweatpants at Bear Grips Pro Shops.

What does the 974 style number mean?

It identifies the pocketed Nublend fleece sweatpant, which matches the Men's Pocket Sweatpants at Bear Grips Pro Shops.

Is the RN number the same as a size or style code?

No. The RN number is a federal textile labeling registration tied to the manufacturer, unrelated to the garment's style or size.

Do I need to know the style number to order through Bear Grips Pro Shops?

No. The shop lists products by name, Pocket Sweatpants or Open Bottom Sweatpants, so the manufacturer style code is not needed to place an order.

Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer

Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.