A Startup Swag Kit Built Around a Next Level Tee

One shirt is a giveaway. A tee, a hoodie, and a hat with the same logo is a kit, and it reads like a company that put real thought into its swag. Next Level does not currently cover hoodies or hats in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog, so a proper kit means pulling the tee from Next Level and the layering pieces from elsewhere in the same 63-product catalog. Here is a simple version that works for most small businesses.

Why a Tee Alone Is Not a Kit

A single tee is fine for a quick giveaway, but for onboarding kits, investor gifts, or milestone swag, most companies want at least one layering piece and a hat to round it out. Building that kit does not require a separate supplier: the same shop that prints the Next Level tee also carries the hoodie and hat.

A Simple Three-Piece Starter Kit

Piece	Brand	VIP base
Premium Cotton Crew Tee or Premium CVC Jersey Tee	Next Level	$23.88-$24.88
Comfort Soft Hoodie	Bear Grips	$36.88
Adjustable Cotton Lifestyle Hat	Yupoong	$25.88

All three total roughly $86.64 to $87.64 at VIP base, before markup, for a complete kit shipped to a single address.

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Picking the Right Next Level Tee for the Kit

100% cotton keeps the kit's cost lower and prints a logo cleanly for detailed designs. Triblend adds a softer, more premium feel to the whole kit at the same price point as cotton on the crew tee. Either works well layered under the hoodie.

Building the Kit in Your Shop

1. List the Next Level tee, the hoodie, and the hat as three separate products in the shop.
2. Apply the same logo and placement across all three.
3. Set each piece's price, or bundle them into one combined listing if the shop tools support it.
4. Share one shop link for the recipient to choose their sizes across all three pieces.

Scaling the Kit as the Company Grows

Self-Service VIP (200 products) and Done-For-You VIP (250 products) leave plenty of room to add kit variations: a long sleeve for cooler months, a different hat color, or a women's-fit tee alongside the unisex option, all under the same shop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the hoodie or hat come in Next Level brand?

No. The catalog's Next Level lineup covers tees and tanks. Hoodies and hats in this kit come from Bear Grips and Yupoong instead.

Can all three pieces ship to different employee addresses?

Yes. Each piece ships free to whoever places that order, so a distributed team can each receive their own kit at home.

What is a good kit price if giving it away free at hiring?

Set the price to cost only, with no markup, so the recipient pays nothing beyond what the company covers.

Can we swap the hat for a winter option?

Yes. The Cuffed Winter Hat (Yupoong, embroidery) runs $25.86 VIP base and is a straightforward swap for colder-weather kits.