Next Level Apparel built its name on a softer hand feel and a slimmer retail cut than standard cotton basics, which is why so many gym and studio brands reach for it when a plain tee needs to feel a step above a giveaway shirt. The traditional route into Next Level still runs through case minimums at a blank apparel distributor. Bear Grips Pro Shops prints the same Next Level styles one piece at a time.
Next Level's triblend fabric (a cotton, polyester, and rayon blend) has a softer drape and a slightly heathered look compared to 100 percent cotton. The cut also runs closer to the body than a boxy standard tee, which reads better for a boutique gym or studio brand that wants apparel to feel more like retail than a team handout.
| Product | VIP base |
|---|---|
| Ladies Racerback Tank | $19.88 |
| Premium Cotton Crew Tee | $23.88 |
| Men's Premium Triblend Crew Tee | $23.88 |
| Women's Premium Cotton Tee | $23.88 |
| Premium CVC Jersey Tee | $24.88 |
| Women's Premium Triblend Tee | $24.88 |
| Women's Premium Triblend Racerback Tank | $25.88 |
Every price above is Self-Service VIP ($59/mo) base. The Free plan carries the same products at a slightly higher base per item.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.The Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee starts at $19.88, roughly the same as the Next Level Racerback Tank and within a few dollars of the Next Level crew tees. The decision is less about price and more about fit and hand feel: a boutique studio charging $35-40 retail benefits from the softer triblend drape, while a high-volume event tee where price sensitivity matters more than fabric feel can stick with standard cotton.
| Piece | VIP base | Typical retail | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racerback Tank | $19.88 | $28-32 | $8-12 |
| Triblend Crew Tee | $23.88 | $34-38 | $10-14 |
| Triblend Racerback Tank | $25.88 | $36-40 | $10-14 |
Upload the design at shops.beargrips.com, choose which Next Level pieces to add, and set retail pricing per item. No account approval or bulk order is required before the shop goes live. Pair a Next Level triblend tee with an oversized streetwear piece for a shop that spans both fitted and loose silhouettes.
Racerback tanks, triblend crews, cotton tees. No case minimum, set your own price, free US shipping in about a week.
Start FreeNo. Every piece prints and ships per order, so there is no distributor account or case minimum to open first.
It holds standard print processes well. The heathered fabric texture reads slightly differently than solid cotton, which most vendors treat as part of the aesthetic rather than a downside.
Yes. Most shops run a standard cotton tee for volume and a Next Level triblend option as the premium tier.
Standard adult sizing on most styles, with womens cuts running their own separate size range. Check the specific product listing for the exact run.
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