Bear Grips Pro ShopsThe Best Bear Grips Products for a Small Business Merch Line
- Start with 3 to 5 products, not the full catalog, and expand once you see what sells.
- Tees and polos cover client-facing staff, hoodies cover team wear, hats cover counter staff and retail add-ons.
- The full catalog runs 63 products from $19.88 to $65.95 VIP base.
- Free plans allow 3 live products, VIP plans unlock 200 to 250.
A small business does not need thirty products live on day one. It needs three or four that match how the business actually operates, sold at a price customers and staff will actually pay. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries 63 products across premium apparel brands like Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Champion, Sport-Tek, Gildan, and Bear Grips' own line. Here is how to pick the right starting five and when to expand past them.
Start with three products, not thirty
Every extra product live on a shop is one more decision a buyer has to make before checking out. A small business launching with three tight options (one tee, one hoodie, one hat) sells faster than one launching with twenty options nobody has time to compare. Expand only after the first few weeks show which pieces actually move. See the complete small business merch guide for the full launch process.
Tees and polos for client-facing staff
- Airlume Cotton Tee: $19.88 VIP base, the everyday workhorse for staff and casual retail
- Premium Triblend Tee: $23.88 to $25.88 VIP base, a softer upgrade tier for customer-facing sales
- Men's and Women's Premium Cotton Pique Polo: $34.88 VIP base, the standard for client meetings, front desk staff, or field technicians
Hoodies and quarter-zips for team wear
- Comfort Soft Hoodie: $36.88 VIP base, the default team pullover
- Classic Zip-Up Hoodie: $41.88 VIP base, for staff who prefer a zip over a pullover
- Unisex Champion Performance Hoodie: $45.88 VIP base, the premium tier for owner apparel or top performers
- Quarter-Zip Pullover: $29.88 VIP base, a lighter layer for warmer months
Hats for counter staff and retail add-on sales
Hats work as both a uniform piece and a low-cost retail add-on at checkout. Printed options (Classic Rope Hat, 5-Panel Baseball Hat) run $29.86 VIP base, while embroidered options (Flat Bill Snapback, Cuffed Winter Hat) run the same $29.86 to $25.86 range depending on style. Embroidery tends to look more premium on a hat than print does, which matters if the hat is priced as a retail item rather than given away as staff uniform.
When to expand past your first five products
Once the starter lineup has a few weeks of sales data, expand toward whatever sold fastest. A business on the Free plan is capped at 3 live products, so expansion means upgrading to a VIP plan (200 to 250 live products). VIP plans also unlock seasonally curated collections, cold gear rotated in for winter, warm gear for summer, so the shop stays relevant without the owner having to manage the swap manually. See the design tips guide before adding new pieces to keep the look consistent.
Build Your Starter Product Lineup
Pick 3 to 5 products from a 63-item catalog. No inventory, no minimum, free US shipping.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Does every plan get access to the full 63-product catalog?
Yes, all plans have full catalog access. The difference between plans is how many products can be live at once and the base price per item.
What if I only want 3 products live?
The Free plan is built exactly for that: 3 live products at $0 per month.
Can I mix embroidery and screen print across my product lineup?
Yes. Hats commonly use embroidery while tees and hoodies use print, and both can be part of the same shop.
How many colors can I use in a single design?
Unlimited colors and design elements are included at the same base price, with no per-color charge.
