Bear Grips Pro ShopsPet Grooming Smocks: Long-Sleeve Overshirt Options
- Pet grooming smocks are long-sleeve overshirts worn above the staff shirt for visible salon branding.
- Long sleeve cotton at $29.88 or performance wicking long sleeve at $29.88 per piece on the VIP base.
- Embroidered salon logo on the front chest, optional name on the right chest, all at one per-piece price.
- No minimum, US printed, free US shipping in about a week.
Pet grooming smocks are the long-sleeve overshirt that sits between the under-tee and the apron. They take the visible salon branding (the embroidered logo on the chest, the salon name across the back), they protect the under-shirt from the daily hair and bath splash, and they read uniform-quality without crossing into hospital-scrub territory. Below is how to build a branded smock program through Pro Shops apparel, the cotton vs performance pick for smock fabric, and how the smock layer fits with the apron underneath.
What a pet grooming smock actually is
The term "smock" in pet grooming spans two different garments. The first is a heavy-duty work smock with snap closures and stand collar, sourced from a workwear vendor. The second is the long-sleeve cotton or performance overshirt worn as a branded uniform layer. Pro Shops makes the second category. The two layers stack: groomers who want the heavy-duty work smock buy it from workwear, and they buy their branded long-sleeve overshirt from us for the daily uniform.
Long sleeve cotton vs performance for the smock layer
| Fabric | Best for | VIP base |
|---|---|---|
| Long sleeve cotton (Bella Canvas) | Cooler salons, opening hours, light grooming work | $29.88 |
| Long sleeve performance wicking (Sport-Tek) | Hot salons, all-day on the table, frequent washing | $29.88 |
| Youth long sleeve performance (Sport-Tek) | Junior groomer or apprentice fit | $29.88 |
Embroidered smock placements
- Left chest: salon logo embroidered, three to four inches wide
- Right chest (optional): staff first name embroidered, two-inch text
- Back upper: salon name in block letters across the upper back, eight to ten inches wide
- Sleeve (optional): salon tagline or phone number for mobile groomers
Pricing a five-staff smock program
| Item | Quantity | VIP base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long sleeve cotton smock (with embroidered logo and name) | 10 (2 per groomer) | $29.88 | $298.80 |
| Long sleeve performance smock (lead groomer rotation) | 4 | $29.88 | $119.52 |
Each groomer has two smocks for daily rotation plus one performance backup. Total program cost for the five-staff salon: about $418.
When the printed smock is and is not the right choice
The printed long-sleeve smock works when the salon wants a branded uniform layer with a polished embroidered look. It does not replace the heavy-duty water-resistant work smock that a busy groomer wears for the deep wash cycle. For deep-bath duty, layer the heavy-duty work smock from a workwear vendor over the branded long-sleeve. For everything else (table grooming, finish work, front-desk, mobile route stops), the branded long-sleeve is the right uniform layer.
Print Your Salon Smocks
Long-sleeve cotton or performance, embroidered logo and name. No minimum, US printed, free US shipping.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Does Pro Shops make the heavy-duty waterproof smock?
No. We make branded long-sleeve cotton and performance overshirts as the uniform layer. For waterproof or heavy-duty work smocks, source from a workwear vendor and layer over the branded shirt.
Can the salon logo be embroidered on the front and printed on the back of the same smock?
Yes. Front chest embroidery and back center printing are independent placements with no extra setup fee per garment.
What is the smallest smock order?
One piece. The per-piece price applies at quantity 1 or quantity 100.
How well does the embroidered logo hold up to the daily wash?
Embroidery typically outlasts the fabric itself. Most salons replace the smock as the cotton wears out long before the embroidered logo shows wear.
