Sport-Tek Youth Apparel: Performance Tees, Long Sleeves, and Mesh Shorts
Quick Answer- Sport-Tek youth apparel at Bear Grips covers a performance tee, a long sleeve, and mesh shorts.
- No youth polo or youth hoodie currently exists in the Sport-Tek catalog line.
- Youth performance fabric handles sweat better than cotton for practice and games.
- Sizing runs on a youth-specific chart, separate from the adult chart.
Youth sports teams, camps, and school programs are one of the biggest audiences for moisture-wicking apparel, since kids sweat through cotton just as fast as adults do. Here is what Bear Grips Pro Shops actually stocks in the Sport-Tek youth line, what it costs, and what to reach for when a search leads to a piece that is not in the catalog.
What Is in the Sport-Tek Youth Lineup
| Piece | Best for | VIP base |
|---|
| Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee | Practice, games, camp daily wear | $23.88 |
| Youth Performance Long Sleeve | Cold-weather practice and games | $29.88 |
| Youth Athletic Mesh Shorts (No Pockets) | Practice, PE, team bottoms | $26.88 |
Three pieces cover the core youth sports use case: a tee for warm weather, a long sleeve for cold, and mesh shorts to match.
What Is Not in the Youth Lineup Yet
There is no youth-specific Sport-Tek polo or hoodie in the current catalog. For a youth polo, most programs use the same men's Sport-Tek polo in a smaller adult size for older kids, or skip the polo entirely for youth-facing apparel. For a youth hoodie, the Gildan Youth Hoodie is the closest catalog match at a comparable price point, though it is a cotton fleece rather than a performance fabric. See Sport-Tek sweatshirt and hoodie alternatives for the full breakdown.
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Sizing for Youth Teams and Camps
- Youth pieces use a separate size chart from the adult versions. Do not assume a youth large matches an adult small.
- Send parents the size chart directly rather than asking them to guess based on regular clothing size, since youth performance apparel sizing runs by age and height range more than everyday clothes.
- Order a size or two up for a growing season if the team plans to wear the piece for a full school year.
Design Tips for Youth Team Apparel
- Bold team name or mascot on the front or back. Youth apparel tends to favor bigger, bolder graphics than adult business apparel.
- Player number on the back if the budget allows. A common upgrade for travel and club teams.
- Keep parent-facing pricing simple. A single flat retail price per piece is easier for a team parent group to manage than tiered pricing.
Outfit the Whole Youth Team
Performance tee, long sleeve, and mesh shorts for kids. No minimum, order one player or the whole roster.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bear Grips carry a youth Sport-Tek polo?
No, there is no youth-specific polo cut currently in the catalog. The men's polo can be ordered in a smaller size for older kids where needed.
Is there a youth Sport-Tek hoodie?
No. The Gildan Youth Hoodie is the closest catalog match for a youth cold-weather piece, though it is a cotton fleece rather than performance fabric.
What is the cheapest youth Sport-Tek piece?
The Youth Moisture-Wicking Performance Tee at $23.88 VIP base.
Is there a minimum order for a youth team shop?
No. Single-piece printing means a team of any size, or even a single player, can order at the same per-unit base price.
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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