Next Level Crewneck and Long Sleeve Tees for Custom Merch

May 12, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells

Quick Answer

The Next Level crew tees in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog come in three fabrics: 100% cotton, CVC, and triblend.
Crew neck simply describes the collar style, standard on all three core Next Level tee styles in the catalog.
Long sleeve is not currently part of the Next Level lineup in the catalog; the Bella+Canvas Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt and Sport-Tek moisture-wicking long sleeve cover that need.
Mixing a Next Level crew tee with a long sleeve from another brand keeps a shop consistent while covering more seasons.

Table of Contents

Crew tee fabric options
Long sleeve coverage
Building a season-round shop
Frequently Asked Questions

Crew neck is the standard collar style on nearly every Next Level tee, whether it is 100% cotton, CVC, or triblend, so the real question is usually which fabric to pick rather than which collar. For shoulder-season coverage beyond short sleeves, the catalog pulls in a long sleeve from a sister brand rather than a Next Level long sleeve specifically.

Next Level Crew Tee Fabric Options

Style	Fabric	VIP base
Premium Cotton Crew Tee	100% cotton	$23.88
Premium CVC Jersey Tee	CVC blend	$24.88
Men's Premium Triblend Crew Tee	Triblend	$23.88

All three sit in the same $23.88-$24.88 VIP base range, so the fabric feel, not the price, is the deciding factor between them.

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Covering Long Sleeve Needs Alongside Next Level

The Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog does not currently include a Next Level long sleeve tee. For shoulder-season and sun-coverage needs, the catalog carries the Bella+Canvas Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt ($29.88 VIP base) and the Sport-Tek Men's Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88 VIP base), which pair well alongside a Next Level crew tee in the same shop.

Building a Season-Round Shop Around a Next Level Crew Tee

Pick your Next Level crew tee fabric (cotton, CVC, or triblend) as the core short-sleeve piece.
Add a long sleeve from Bella+Canvas or Sport-Tek for spring and fall.
Add a hoodie (Bear Grips Comfort Soft, Champion, or Gildan zip-up) for winter.
Keep the same logo placement across all pieces for a consistent brand look.

Build a Season-Round Shop

Start with a Next Level crew tee, add a long sleeve and hoodie from the catalog for every season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Next Level make a long sleeve shirt in the catalog?

Not currently. The catalog covers Next Level in short-sleeve crew tees and tanks, with long sleeve needs filled by Bella+Canvas or Sport-Tek styles instead.

Is crew neck the only collar style for Next Level in the catalog?

Yes, the three core Next Level tee styles in the catalog all use a crew neck collar.

Can I mix Next Level with other brands for a consistent look?

Yes. Matching the same logo placement and colorway across a Next Level tee, a Bella+Canvas long sleeve, and a hoodie from another brand keeps the shop visually consistent.

Which Next Level crew fabric is most popular for custom merch?

Triblend tends to be the most requested for gym and fitness-adjacent merch specifically because of its softness, while cotton remains the most common default overall.

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.