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Custom Athletic Shorts for Plus-Size Customers: A Buying Guide

June 16, 2026 6 min read By Bria Henderson
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Table of Contents
  1. The three short categories
  2. What high-waist shorts answer
  3. Booty shorts and cute shorts
  4. A specific niche: MMA shorts
  5. A fourth option: the skort
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
Shorts for plus size is a broad search, but the more specific ones (gym shorts plus size women, high waisted shorts plus size, mma shorts plus size) show exactly what different customers actually want out of a shorts line. Here is how the catalog splits into distinct short categories and which one answers which search.

Three Distinct Short Categories in the Catalog

CategoryPieceBrandVIP base
Training shortsMen's performance training shortsBear Grips$44.88
Athletic shortsMen's signature athletic shortsBear Grips$49.88
Biker shortsWomen's signature biker shortsBear Grips$47.88
Mesh shortsAthletic 7 inch mesh shorts (no pockets)Sport-Tek$26.88
Fitted shortsLadies 3 inch fitness shortsSport-Tek$30.88

Training and athletic shorts run a looser, gym-bag fit; biker shorts and the 3 inch fitness short run compression-close to the body. Stocking one from each side covers most preferences.

What High-Waist Shorts Searches Answer

High waisted shorts plus size is searched often enough to matter on its own. A high-waist rise adds coverage and structure at the point most customers care about most during a workout, and it pairs naturally with a cropped top or tank. See the leggings design guide for the same high-waist logic applied to a full-length piece.

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Custom Booty Shorts and Cute Shorts Searches

Custom booty shorts plus size and cute shorts for plus size both point to a shopper looking for a fitted, fashion-forward short rather than a purely functional training piece. The women's signature biker shorts ($47.88 VIP base) is the closest match in the current catalog, offering a compression-close fit that works both as a standalone piece and layered under a longer top.

MMA Shorts Plus Size: A Note on What We Do and Do Not Print

Mma shorts plus size searches usually mean a specific competition-style board short with a fight-sport graphic. Bear Grips does not produce competition-rated fight shorts, but the men's signature athletic shorts and men's performance training shorts both work well as a branded gym-wear alternative for a combat sports gym's daily apparel line, separate from any official competition gear an athlete wears in the cage or ring.

A Fourth Option: The Skort

Sport skorts plus size is its own distinct search, and the catalog includes a dedicated women's skort (Sport-Tek, $34.88 VIP base) that combines a skirt front with built-in shorts underneath. It is a strong option for tennis, pickleball, and golf-adjacent fitness brands that want a shorts alternative with more coverage on the front.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between training shorts and biker shorts?

Training and athletic shorts run a looser, gym-bag fit meant for general workouts. Biker shorts run a compression-close fit to the body. Both are in the catalog at different price points.

Do you carry a high-waist short?

High-waist rise is a common request. Check the current product pages for the specific rise offered on each short, since this can change by style.

Do you make competition MMA fight shorts?

No. Bear Grips does not produce competition-rated fight shorts. The athletic and training shorts in the catalog work well as branded daily gym wear instead.

What is a skort and who is it for?

A skort combines a skirt front with built-in shorts underneath. The Sport-Tek women's skort in the catalog is a strong fit for tennis, pickleball, and golf-adjacent fitness brands.

Bria Henderson
Bria HendersonCombat Sports Coach (Striking)

Bria is a former amateur boxer and current Muay Thai coach. She runs the striking program at a combat sports academy in Detroit and writes about gym identity, fight night apparel, and the womens combat sports growth wave.

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