The best custom ultra running apparel comes from brands that have built a track record in athletic and performance wear. Bear Grips Pro Shops carries custom-printable apparel from Sport-Tek, Bear Grips, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, AS Colour, Champion, Richardson, and Independent Trading Co., covering performance training, everyday cotton, premium lifestyle, and accessories. Here is what each brand offers and where it fits in an ultra running apparel lineup.
Sport-Tek is the dominant performance athletic brand in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog for moisture management. The PosiCharge technology across the Sport-Tek line does two things: it wicks sweat to the fabric surface for fast evaporation and it locks in print color through repeated washing.
Sport-Tek products available for custom ultra running apparel:
Sport-Tek is the right brand choice for ultra running clubs that prioritize training-specific shirts and shorts over lifestyle pieces. The PosiCharge moisture-wicking performance is real and measurable on multi-hour training efforts.
For everyday club wear, post-run apparel, and finisher shirts that runners keep for years, the Bear Grips and Bella+Canvas lines deliver the softness and print quality that performance polyester does not:
Next Level and AS Colour are the premium lifestyle end of the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog. Both brands are known for superior fabric feel and construction quality that appeals to ultra runners who want club apparel that holds up as quality lifestyle wear:
Two more brands that are specifically relevant to ultra running club merchandise:
Richardson (Classic Rope Hat): Richardson is the most recognized trucker-style hat brand in the outdoor and athletic community. The Richardson rope hat is exactly the style most associated with trail and ultra running culture. Breathable mesh back, printed front panel, adjustable snap closure. For clubs that want to offer a hat the ultra running community already recognizes and respects as a brand, Richardson is the right choice.
Independent Trading Co. (Men's Midweight Performance Joggers and Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants): A mid-market performance lifestyle brand with strong quality at its price point. The Men's Midweight Performance Joggers are the right post-race and travel recovery pant for male ultra runners. The Women's Wave Wash Sweatpants deliver a similar comfort level in a women's-specific cut.
For the full breakdown of what to carry in an ultra running club store, see ultra running club shop setup. For the complete training apparel overview, see the ultra running training apparel guide.
Sport-Tek, Bear Grips, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Richardson, and more. All available with your club design and no minimum order.
Start FreeFor training shirts, Sport-Tek PosiCharge moisture-wicking tees are the best choice. For everyday club wear and finisher shirts, Bear Grips Airlume Cotton Athletic Tee and Next Level premium tees deliver the best print quality and wearability. All are available with custom club or event printing.
Yes. Bella+Canvas Women's Favorite Tee is the most popular women's shirt in ultra running club stores. The Bella+Canvas Performance Workout Tank works well as a training tank. Bella+Canvas cotton products are primarily lifestyle and everyday wear rather than high-intensity training shirts.
Richardson makes the Classic Rope Hat, which is the style most associated with trail and ultra running culture. The printed front panel holds club logos well. The mesh back provides good ventilation for training runs and race conditions.
Yes. All brands in the Bear Grips Pro Shops catalog (Sport-Tek, Bear Grips, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, AS Colour, Richardson, Champion, and others) are available with custom printing and no minimum order.
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