Men's Sport-Tek Quarter-Zip Pullover: Fit, Fabric, and Custom Logo Placement
Quick Answer- The Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek) is $35.95 free base or $29.88 VIP base.
- Half-open collar and short front zip layer cleaner than a full pullover hoodie.
- Left chest embroidery or print is the standard, professional placement.
- Pairs with the Sport-Tek men's tee and long sleeve for a full customer-facing lineup.
Searches for "sport-tek mens pullover" or "sport tek mens half zip pullover" usually come from the same place: a gym owner, coach, or small business wants a step warmer than a tee that still looks put together on a sideline or at a front desk. The Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover through Bear Grips Pro Shops is built for exactly that gap. Here is what it is, who wears it, and how to design it well.
What the Men's Quarter-Zip Pullover Is and What It Costs
The Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek) is $35.95 on the free plan or $29.88 on the Self-Service and Done-For-You VIP plans, a $6.07 per-unit savings on VIP. The base price already covers the blank, front-side design printing, packing, and free shipping to the buyer, with no setup fee or per-color surcharge.
Who Actually Wears This Piece
- Gym owners and coaches. Warm enough for early sessions, professional enough for parent conversations after.
- Sales and customer-facing staff. A step up from a polo for cool-weather calls and estimates.
- Team and league staff. Coaching and admin apparel that reads more official than a plain tee.
- Owner and manager tier. Many shops reserve the quarter-zip as the piece staff earn at a promotion or milestone.
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Placement and Embroidery Notes for the Men's Cut
- Left chest, 3 to 4 inches. Sits just above the quarter-zip pull, the standard business placement.
- Embroidery over print for logo longevity. A stitched logo holds up better through repeated wash cycles than a printed one on a textured mid-layer.
- Keep the design to one or two colors. Cleaner at small chest-panel sizes.
- Avoid printing across the zip line. Any design that crosses the zipper will distort when the piece is worn open.
Building a Full Men's Lineup Around the Pullover
| Piece | Best for | VIP base |
| Men's moisture-wicking tee (Sport-Tek) | Hot days, daily wear | $23.86 |
| Men's moisture wicking long sleeve (Sport-Tek) | Shoulder-season, sun coverage | $29.88 |
| Men's performance quarter-zip pullover (Sport-Tek) | Cool mornings, customer-facing | $29.88 |
| Men's performance polo (Sport-Tek) | Estimates, sales calls | $34.88 |
A four-piece men's Sport-Tek lineup covers hot, mild, and cool weather in one consistent fabric family.
Retail Pricing for the Men's Quarter-Zip
Most shops price the men's quarter-zip pullover between $44 and $56 retail. At the VIP base of $29.88, a $48 retail price nets $18.12 profit per unit. Pro Shops suggests a $10 default profit target as a floor, not a ceiling. Staff and team orders often run at cost or a light markup, while public-facing shop sales carry the full margin.
Design the Men's Quarter-Zip
Left-chest logo, $29.88 VIP base, no minimum order. Ships in about a week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of the men's Sport-Tek quarter-zip pullover?
$35.95 on the free plan or $29.88 on VIP, with no setup fees added on top.
Is a half-zip the same thing as a quarter-zip?
They are closely related mid-layer styles. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries the quarter-zip version, which covers the same "short zip, open collar" search intent as "half zip" for most shoppers.
Can I embroider a name alongside the logo?
Yes. A right-chest name or title is a common addition alongside a left-chest logo, at no extra setup fee.
How does this pair with the ladies' cut for a mixed team?
Both cuts are priced identically at $29.88 VIP base, so listing both in one shop lets every team member pick the fit built for them at no cost difference.
Cameron WellsCustom Apparel and POD Industry Writer
Cameron has been writing about the custom apparel and print on demand industry for seven years, with a background in e-commerce operations. He covers platform comparisons, no-minimum vendors, and what is changing for small custom merch businesses.
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