Bear Grips Pro ShopsSport-Tek Women's Shorts and Skorts for Custom Team Apparel
- Bear Grips carries two womens Sport-Tek bottoms: the Ladies 3-inch Fitness Shorts and the Women's Skort.
- Fitness shorts fit running, studio classes, and gym retail; the Skort fits tennis, golf, and school PE.
- VIP base pricing runs $30.88 for fitness shorts and $34.88 for the Skort.
- Neither carries pockets in the current catalog listing.
Womens shorts and skort searches make up a large share of the demand around Sport-Tek bottoms, and Bear Grips carries two pieces built specifically for this: the Ladies 3-inch Fitness Shorts and the Women's Skort. They serve different buyers and different use cases, so here is how to tell which one a shop should lead with and how to stock both without overcomplicating the section.
Two Different Pieces, Two Different Jobs
| Product | Silhouette | Best for | VIP base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies 3" Fitness Shorts | Straight athletic short | Running, studio classes, gym retail | $30.88 |
| Women's Skort | Skirt with built-in shorts liner | Tennis, golf, school PE and cheer programs | $34.88 |
Who Buys the Ladies Fitness Shorts
- CrossFit and functional fitness studios stocking a straightforward retail short for members.
- Adult womens rec leagues that need a plain athletic short rather than a skirt silhouette.
- Running clubs selling branded gear alongside tees and tanks.
Who Buys the Women's Skort
- School athletic and PE programs that specify a skort as part of the uniform.
- Tennis and golf clubs where the skort is the standard on-court or on-course piece.
- Cheer and dance programs looking for a practice-wear option with built-in shorts coverage.
Stocking Both Without Cluttering the Shop
A shop does not need to force a choice between the two. Most vendors list both under a "Bottoms" category and let product descriptions do the sorting: fitness shorts described as the everyday athletic short, the skort described as the practice and match-day piece. Buyers self-select based on their sport.
Pricing and Profit on Both Pieces
At standard $10 profit over VIP base, the fitness shorts retail around $40.88 and the Skort around $44.88. Many vendors price the Skort a few dollars higher than that since skort styles typically carry a higher perceived value than a plain short. A club selling 25 skorts a season at $12 profit each nets $300 on that one item alone.
Build Your Womens Bottoms Section
Fitness shorts, the Skort, and Bear Grips leggings, all no-minimum and ready to sell.
Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Which is more popular, the fitness shorts or the Skort?
It depends on the sport. General fitness and running audiences lean toward the plain fitness shorts; tennis, golf, and school programs lean toward the Skort.
Do either of these have pockets?
The catalog does not list pockets for the Ladies 3" Fitness Shorts. See the pockets guide for what to check on other catalog pieces if a pocket is required.
Can I stock both on the free plan?
The free plan allows 3 live products total, so most vendors wanting both plus tees and hoodies move to Self-Service VIP for the 200-product limit.
Is there a womens mesh shorts option besides the fitness shorts?
The Ladies 3" Fitness Shorts is the womens-specific Sport-Tek short in the catalog. The mens/unisex Athletic 7" Mesh Shorts also fits many women who prefer that longer inseam.
