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Mesh Shorts Product Lineup: Every Blank in the Bear Grips Catalog

June 7, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells
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  1. The five shorts blanks
  2. Adult mesh short details
  3. Youth mesh short details
  4. Womens fitness short
  5. When to reach past mesh
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

The Bear Grips catalog runs 63 products deep, and five of them cover the shorts category from lightweight mesh through heavier training fabric. This is the full lineup with exact VIP base pricing, so you can decide what belongs in your own shop before you list anything.

The Five Shorts Blanks in the Catalog

ProductBrandFree baseVIP baseBest for
Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts (No Pockets)Sport-Tek$32.92$26.88Adult unisex, running, court sports, gym
Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts (No Pockets)Sport-Tek$32.92$26.88Teams, camps, rec leagues
Ladies 3" Fitness ShortsSport-Tek$37.88$30.88Womens gym and studio wear
Men's Performance Training ShortsBear Grips$53.93$44.88Heavier training short, non-mesh
Men's Signature Athletic ShortsBear Grips$59.93$49.88Premium heavier athletic short, non-mesh

Adult Mesh Short Details

The Sport-Tek Athletic 7 inch Mesh Shorts run a 7 inch inseam, unisex sizing, and no front pockets, which is the standard cut for performance mesh across the industry. It is the entry point for most gym, team, and fitness brand shops. Full fabric details are in the mesh shorts material guide, and inseam and sizing specifics are in the mesh shorts size chart guide.

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Youth Mesh Short Details

The Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts (No Pockets) mirror the adult cut at the same $26.88 VIP base, scaled for youth sizing. It is the right choice for camps, rec leagues, and youth programs across any sport. See youth mesh shorts for teams and camps for a dedicated buying guide.

The Womens Fitness Short

The Ladies 3 inch Fitness Short is not labeled mesh in the catalog, but it is the closest matching performance-fabric bottom built for the same use cases: studio classes, gym floor work, and warm-weather training. Pair it with the mens mesh short for a two-gender lineup. See womens mesh shorts bulk guide for color and sizing notes.

When to Reach Past Mesh for a Heavier Short

The Men's Performance Training Shorts ($44.88 VIP) and Men's Signature Athletic Shorts ($49.88 VIP) are Bear Grips branded athletic shorts built in a heavier, non-mesh fabric. Vendors who want a fuller-coverage or heavier-feel short for lifting, coaching staff, or cooler-weather wear should check the live product page for exact fabric and feature specs before listing, since those two run outside the mesh category covered in this guide.

Browse the Full Shorts Lineup

Mesh, youth, womens, and heavier training shorts, all single piece printed with no minimum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do the Bear Grips mesh shorts have pockets?

No. Both the adult and youth mesh short are labeled No Pockets, which is the standard build for performance mesh.

Is there a true mesh short for women in the catalog?

The closest match is the Ladies 3 inch Fitness Short at $30.88 VIP base. See the womens mesh shorts guide for details.

What is the youth mesh short built from?

The same Sport-Tek mesh construction as the adult version, scaled to youth sizing, at the same $26.88 VIP base.

Can I list all five shorts if I am on the free plan?

The free plan caps at 3 live products across your entire shop, not just shorts, so pick the ones that matter most and add the rest after upgrading to VIP.

Cameron Wells
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.

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