Most surf shops stock a tee and a hoodie and skip straight past the piece that actually gets worn the most days of the year: the long sleeve. It covers the cool mornings a tee is not enough for and the hot afternoons a hoodie is too much for, and it works as everyday sun coverage for staff and customers who spend long days outside. Here is what to stock and how to price it.
| Piece | Brand | Best for | VIP base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long sleeve cotton shirt | Bella+Canvas | Everyday shoulder-season wear | $29.88 |
| Men's moisture-wicking long sleeve | Sport-Tek | Warmer days, active wear | $29.88 |
| Youth performance long sleeve | Sport-Tek | Kids, camp and lesson days | $29.88 |
Left chest plus back graphic remains the standard layout, the same as the shop tee. The sleeve itself opens up extra print space that a short-sleeve tee does not have: a shop wordmark, an establishment year, or a small wave mark down the forearm reads well on a long sleeve without crowding the main design.
At $29.88 VIP base, a retail price of $38 to $44 clears $8 to $14 in margin, roughly in line with a premium tee and below a full hoodie. Most shops price the long sleeve as the step-up option next to the standard tee rather than a separate category on the rack.
Cotton or performance long sleeves from $29.88 VIP base. No minimum, free shipping.
Start FreeNo, a long sleeve is lighter than a hoodie. It fills the gap between a tee and a hoodie rather than replacing either one.
No. It offers standard fabric coverage over bare arms, not a certified UPF rating. For certified sun protection in the water, use a dedicated rash guard from a specialty supplier.
Cotton suits cooler, everyday wear. Performance polyester handles warmer, more active days better. Most shops stock one of each.
Yes. The Sport-Tek youth performance long sleeve is in the catalog at the same $29.88 VIP base as the adult styles.
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