Bear Grips

Bear Grips Pro Shops

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Bear Grips vs RushOrderTees

Which custom apparel platform is better for your business? Here's an honest breakdown.

What is Bear Grips Pro Shops?

Bear Grips Pro Shops is a print-on-demand custom apparel platform built for businesses of all types — gyms, churches, schools, restaurants, salons, trades, and more. You get a fully branded online shop with a curated catalog of proven best-sellers. Every product in our catalog is backed by real sales data across all our vendors, so you're not guessing what works — you're selling what's already proven. Free shipping is included on every order, and our Done-for-You VIP plan handles design for you. Plus, every account comes with a built-in affiliate program to earn passive income.

What is RushOrderTees?

RushOrderTees is a bulk custom apparel with rush production options. Teams and organizations that need 50+ matching shirts fast.

Their pricing: Bulk pricing (cheaper at higher quantities), order minimums vary

Their model: Bulk custom apparel with rush production options

Integrations: Standalone platform

How They Compare

Shipping Cost
Bear Grips
Free always
RushOrderTees
Paid
Design Support
Bear Grips
Done-for-you VIP
RushOrderTees
DIY
Ease of Setup
Bear Grips
Shop included, ready in minutes
RushOrderTees
Standalone
Passive Income
Bear Grips
10% recurring + $1/unit
RushOrderTees
None
Product Curation
Bear Grips
Best-sellers only, data-driven
RushOrderTees
200+ items, you test

Detailed Comparison

FeatureBear GripsRushOrderTees
Monthly FeeFree, $59/mo VIP, $109/mo DFY VIPBulk pricing (cheaper at higher quantities), order minimums vary
Product CatalogData-driven curated catalog — best sellers across all vendors, no guesswork200+ products — you figure out what sells
ShippingFree shipping on every orderRush shipping available (as fast as 2 days), paid
BrandsNike, Champion, Bella+Canvas, Sport-Tek, Next Level + moreVaries
Design ServiceDone-for-you on VIP ($109/mo)No done-for-you design service
Affiliate Program10% recurring + $1/unit sold by referralsNo affiliate program or limited
MinimumsNo minimums — sell 1 at a timeMinimums required on most products
Shipping Speed~1 week, USA printingRush shipping available (as fast as 2 days), paid
Target AudienceAny business type — gyms, churches, schools, restaurants, creators + moreTeams and organizations that need 50+ matching shirts fast

What Each Platform Does Well

Bear Grips Pro Shops

  • $0 to start with the free plan — upgrade when you're ready
  • Analytics-driven product selection — skip the guesswork, sell what works
  • Every signup gets an affiliate link automatically — two income streams from day one
  • VIP pricing saves $4–$11 per item compared to free tier
  • Built by a fitness brand with 10+ years in the apparel space

RushOrderTees

  • Fastest turnaround in the industry
  • Screen printing for bulk orders
  • Live design help
  • Competitive bulk pricing
  • Deals and coupons available

Where RushOrderTees Falls Short — and How Bear Grips Solves It

RushOrderTees
Order minimums on screen printing
Bear Grips
No minimums — sell one at a time, on-demand
RushOrderTees
Higher per-unit cost for small orders
Bear Grips
Ongoing branded online shop
RushOrderTees
Not print-on-demand (bulk model)
Bear Grips
Free shipping on every order
RushOrderTees
No ongoing branded shop
Bear Grips
Zero inventory risk
RushOrderTees
Shipping costs extra
Bear Grips
Built-in affiliate program

Before comparing platforms, many businesses start with a local print shop. Here's the problem:

  • High minimums — most shops require 50-100+ pieces per design
  • Thousands upfront — you're paying for inventory before selling a single item
  • Sitting on inventory — unsold boxes in your back room or garage
  • Limited selection — stuck with one color, one product, whatever they have in stock
  • Never updated — your local shop isn't tracking apparel trends, seasons, or new styles
  • You handle shipping — packing and mailing is on you

Bear Grips Pro Shops eliminates all of this. Zero inventory, zero minimums, zero upfront costs. We print and ship each order directly to your customer with free shipping. And we're constantly adding new products to keep your shop current with the latest styles and trends.

The Verdict

RushOrderTees delivers the fastest turnaround for bulk orders. But it's a bulk model with minimums, not print-on-demand, and shipping costs extra.

If you want a branded athletic custom apparel shop with a curated best-seller catalog, free shipping, and done-for-you design support — Bear Grips Pro Shops is the better choice.

Make the switch — start selling custom apparel the easier way

Bear Grips Pro Shops gives you everything RushOrderTees doesn't: free shipping, a free storefront, and a curated catalog so you never waste time guessing what sells.

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