Bear Grips Pro ShopsSchool Spirit Wear Beyond the T-Shirt: Hoodies, Joggers, Polos, and Pullovers
- A spirit wear program built on one tee design leaves money and interest on the table once families ask for more.
- Hoodies, quarter-zip pullovers, joggers, and polos round out a lineup for cold months, staff, and comfort days.
- The catalog does not include literal jackets or pajama pants, so the closest honest substitutes are the zip-up hoodie and jogger sweatpants.
- Hats and accessories are covered separately; this guide focuses on the apparel pieces most programs add second.
Most spirit wear shops start with one shirt design and stop there. The families who already bought the tee are the same families who will buy a hoodie in October and a hat in December, if the shop offers them. Here is what to add to a school spirit wear lineup once the core tee is live, with real base prices.
Why Schools Expand Past the Spirit Tee
A single design sells once per family, in one size, at one price point. A lineup of four or five pieces gives every family multiple reasons to order across the school year: a tee for August, a hoodie for November, a polo for staff, and a comfort piece for a themed spirit day.
Product Lineup and VIP Base Prices
| Product | Best for | Brand | VIP base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlume cotton tee | Core spirit tee, all ages | Bear Grips | $19.88 |
| Comfort Soft Hoodie | Cold-month daily wear | Bear Grips | $36.88 |
| Classic zip-up hoodie | Easy on-off, closest to a spirit jacket | Gildan | $41.88 |
| Men's performance quarter-zip pullover | Staff and coach wear | Sport-Tek | $29.88 |
| Men's midweight performance joggers | Comfort day, cold weather | Independent Trading Co. | $40.88 |
| Cotton pique polo | Staff and office spirit wear | Gildan | $34.88 |
Comfort Day and Pajama Day Picks
The catalog does not include literal pajama pants, so for a comfort or pajama-themed spirit day, joggers or a soft crewneck sweatshirt are the closest honest fit. A branded jogger and sweatshirt combo reads as cozy and school-spirited without promising a product that is not in the lineup. Pair with the school's own pajama shirt design for the top half.
Hats and Accessories
Hats round out the lineup for outdoor events, field day, and staff wear. Full detail on the hat styles and embroidery options is covered separately in the school spirit wear hats guide.
Building a Lineup Without Overspending
The Free plan caps a shop at 3 live products, which fits a tee, a hoodie, and a hat. Self-Service VIP opens up to 200 products, letting a program run a full lineup across seasons without swapping designs out constantly. See the pricing guide for how the base price differences between plans stack up across a bigger lineup.
Build Out Your Spirit Wear Lineup
Tees, hoodies, joggers, polos, and hats, all branded with your school logo. No minimum, ships free.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Does the catalog include actual jackets?
Not a traditional outer shell jacket. The classic zip-up hoodie and the performance quarter-zip pullover are the closest fit for layering and easy on-off wear.
Does the catalog include pajama pants?
No. For a pajama or comfort-themed spirit day, joggers or sweatpants paired with a soft crewneck sweatshirt are the closest honest substitute.
How many products should a new shop start with?
Most programs start with 3 to 5: a core tee, a hoodie, and a hat, then add a polo or joggers once the shop proves it sells.
Can staff and students share the same product lineup?
Yes, though many programs add a polo specifically for staff and keep tees and hoodies as the student-facing pieces.
