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Every Moisture-Wicking Polo and Tee in the Bear Grips Catalog

June 27, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells
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Table of Contents
  1. The five moisture-wicking pieces
  2. Why cotton tees are not on this list
  3. What is missing right now
  4. Single-piece printing on the whole lineup
  5. Building a starter shop
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

Not every shirt in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog is moisture-wicking, and knowing which pieces actually qualify saves a lot of guesswork when building a shop. Out of 63 products, five are built on Sport-Tek performance fabric engineered to wick sweat. Everything else, including the popular Airlume cotton tee, is cotton or a cotton blend. Here is the full moisture-wicking lineup with base prices for both plans.

The Five Moisture-Wicking Pieces in the Catalog

PieceBrandFree baseVIP base
Men's Performance Polo ShirtSport-Tek$41.93$34.88
Men's Moisture-Wicking TeeSport-Tek$28.88$23.86
Ladies' Moisture-Wicking TeeSport-Tek$31.95$25.88
Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance TeeSport-Tek$28.95$23.88
Men's Moisture-Wicking Long SleeveSport-Tek$35.95$29.88

Why the Cotton Tees Are Not on This List

The Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee, the Next Level premium cotton crew, and the Bella+Canvas women's favorite tee are all 100% cotton or cotton-blend pieces, not moisture-wicking. Cotton absorbs sweat rather than moving it away from the skin, which makes it a better choice for a soft, casual everyday tee and a weaker choice for a workout, an outdoor shift, or a hot summer event. For a full explanation of the fabric difference, read what moisture-wicking fabric actually is.

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What Is Missing From the Lineup Right Now

Two gaps are worth calling out honestly. There is no dedicated women's-cut performance polo in the catalog today, the men's performance polo is the only moisture-wicking polo available, and there is no youth performance polo either, only the youth moisture-wicking tee. See the women's polo guide and the youth tee guide for the workarounds that gyms and schools are actually using today.

Single-Piece Printing on the Whole Moisture-Wicking Lineup

Every piece above prints one unit at a time, no minimum order, USA printing, and free shipping to the end buyer, delivered in about a week. That includes the free plan (3 live products) and both VIP tiers. See the no-minimum ordering guide for how teams and businesses use this in practice.

Building a Starter Shop Around the Moisture-Wicking Line

Pair any of these with cotton pieces from the wider catalog for a shop that covers both performance and everyday wear.

Build Your Moisture-Wicking Shop

Five performance pieces, single-piece printing, no minimum. Set up your shop today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Bear Grips products are actually moisture-wicking?

Five pieces: the men's performance polo, the men's and ladies' moisture-wicking tees, the youth moisture-wicking performance tee, and the men's moisture-wicking long sleeve, all Sport-Tek fabric.

Is the Airlume cotton tee moisture-wicking?

No. The Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee is 100% cotton, built for a soft everyday feel rather than performance wicking.

Do you sell a moisture-wicking hoodie?

Not currently. The hoodies and crewnecks in the catalog, including the Bear Grips Comfort Soft Hoodie and the Champion performance hoodie, are fleece and cotton-blend builds, not the same wicking fabric as the polo and tees.

Can I mix moisture-wicking and cotton pieces in one shop?

Yes. Most shops run both, performance pieces for workouts or hot shifts and cotton pieces for everyday and casual wear.

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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