Small business swag has a specific problem that big-company branded merchandise does not: headcount is small, and a bulk minimum wastes money on excess inventory a five-person shop will never use. Custom small order t-shirt printing, and no-minimum ordering generally, solves this directly by letting a business print exactly the pieces it needs, at exactly the sizes each person wears, with no leftover stock.
This three-piece lineup covers most small business use cases (staff uniform, customer giveaway, trade show swag) without overextending into products that will not move for a small headcount.
| Item | VIP base | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airlume Cotton Tee | $19.88 | 5 | $99.40 |
| Comfort Soft Hoodie | $36.88 | 3 | $110.64 |
| Cotton Lifestyle Hat | $25.88 | 5 | $129.40 |
| Total (13 pieces, no minimum) | $339.44 | ||
That total covers a mixed lineup sized to an actual 5-person team, not a forced 12-unit-per-style minimum that a traditional screen printer would require. If only 2 hoodies were actually needed instead of 3, the order simply costs less. No unit is bought that will not be worn.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping."Custom small order t shirts" and "small order custom clothing" both describe exactly this: a business that needs 3, 5, or 12 shirts, not 24 or 48. On a no-minimum shop, each shirt is ordered individually in its actual size, which also means a team that grows from 5 to 8 people can simply order 3 more shirts later at the same per-piece price, rather than re-ordering a full batch.
A small business logo works best as a clean single or two-color design for a first swag run. A left chest placement on tees and polos keeps the look professional, while a larger center chest or full back graphic works for giveaway tees meant to be more visible. There is no per-color charge to worry about, so the design choice should be based on look and brand fit, not cost.
Once the starter tee, hoodie, and hat are live, a business can layer in polos for client-facing staff (see the polo shirt guide) or a broader company store for gifting and new hires (see the corporate branded apparel guide). The Free plan supports 3 live products at no cost, and Self-Service VIP ($59/mo) expands to 200 products at lower base prices once the lineup grows. Start at shops.beargrips.com.
A tee, a hoodie, and a hat, sized to your actual headcount. Free to start, no minimum, no leftover inventory.
Start FreeOne t-shirt, one hoodie, and one hat covers most small business use cases without overextending into products that will not move at low headcount.
Yes. Each piece is ordered individually in its actual size, so a 5-person team orders exactly 5 shirts, not a forced 12-unit minimum.
A mixed lineup of tees, a few hoodies, and hats for a 5-person team runs roughly $250 to $400 depending on exact quantities and products chosen.
No. The Free plan covers 3 live products at $0/mo, enough for a starter tee, hoodie, and hat lineup.
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