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Sport-Tek Print on Demand: Moisture-Wicking Team Apparel Without a Case Minimum

March 26, 2026 6 min read By Cameron Wells
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  1. Why Sport-Tek usually means a wholesale account first
  2. The Sport-Tek lineup available print on demand
  3. Which Sport-Tek piece should a gym or team order first?
  4. Pricing math on Sport-Tek performance pieces
  5. Launching a Sport-Tek design without wholesale approval
  6. Frequently Asked Questions

Sport-Tek is the performance fabric brand most gyms, leagues, and coaching businesses already recognize on the sideline. Getting it printed the traditional way means opening a wholesale account and ordering a full case per style and color, which is a lot to commit to before you know a design sells. Bear Grips Pro Shops prints the same Sport-Tek pieces one at a time, at the same per-piece price whether it is the first order or the fiftieth.

Why Sport-Tek usually means a wholesale account first

Sport-Tek sells through blank apparel distributors that require a business account and case-level minimums, often a dozen or more pieces per style and color before the printer will even quote a job. That works fine for a gym that already knows exactly what it needs every season. It does not work for testing a new design, a one-off event shirt, or a small program that cannot predict sizes in advance.

The Sport-Tek lineup available print on demand

ProductVIP base
Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee$23.86
Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee$23.88
Ladies' Moisture Wicking Tee$25.88
Men's Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve$29.88
Men's / Ladies' Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover$29.88
Men's Performance Polo Shirt$34.88
Women's Skort$34.88
Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts (No Pockets)$26.88
Ladies 3" Fitness Shorts$30.88

All prices are Self-Service VIP ($59/mo) base pricing. The Free plan carries the same products at a slightly higher base.

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Which Sport-Tek piece should a gym or team order first?

The Men's Moisture-Wicking Tee is the safest starting point for a coaching business or gym program because it fits the widest audience and reads as a workout staple rather than a fashion piece. Programs adding a second product usually pick the Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover for cooler months or the Performance Polo for staff and instructor uniforms, since polos read more professional than a plain tee.

Pricing math on Sport-Tek performance pieces

PieceVIP baseTypical retailMargin
Moisture-Wicking Tee$23.86$34-38$10-14
Quarter-Zip Pullover$29.88$45-50$15-20
Performance Polo$34.88$48-55$13-20

Polos and quarter-zips carry the highest margin per piece in the Sport-Tek lineup, which is why coaching businesses often lead with a tee for volume and a polo for the staff order.

Launching a Sport-Tek design without wholesale approval

The setup takes three steps: upload a logo or design at shops.beargrips.com, pick which Sport-Tek products to add to the shop, and set a retail price for each. There is no account approval process and no case order to place before the shop goes live. For a team with mixed customization needs, pair a Sport-Tek tee with a per-athlete name and number for roster orders.

Print Sport-Tek Performance Gear on Demand

Upload a team logo, pick from tees to quarter-zips, set your own price. No case minimum, no wholesale account, free US shipping.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Sport-Tek wholesale account to sell these pieces?

No. Bear Grips prints and ships each order directly, so there is no distributor account or case minimum to clear first.

Can I mix Sport-Tek with other brands in the same shop?

Yes. A single shop can carry Sport-Tek performance pieces alongside Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Champion, or any product from the 63-item catalog.

What sizes are available on Sport-Tek styles?

Most Sport-Tek styles run a standard adult range with youth sizing on select pieces like the tee, long sleeve, and mesh shorts. Check the specific product listing for the exact size run before finalizing a design.

How long does a Sport-Tek order take to arrive?

About a week from order to delivery, with free US shipping included in the base price.

Cameron Wells
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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