Direct answer: Forever Fierce quotes custom gym apparel for each order. The cost depends on the garment, quantity, print method, and decoration details. There is no universal per-tee ceiling or guaranteed profit margin. We give the gym its quote before launching a preorder store, so it can choose the member retail price with the actual numbers in hand.
The quote includes design support, revisions, setup, printing, packing by member name, and free bulk shipping to the gym. There are no separate art, setup, or screen fees. Customers who choose direct shipping through the post office pay postage. Each design needs at least 24 pieces. If member preorders fall short, the gym can choose to buy the remaining pieces at its quoted cost.
This is the longer explanation of the same policy on our custom gym apparel cost page.
- Ask for an order-specific quote; there is no universal tee price ceiling.
- Minimum: 24 pieces per design. The gym can choose to purchase a shortfall at its quoted cost.
- Members usually pay during the preorder window, before production.
- Set member retail after reviewing the quoted item cost and any other expenses.
- To plan several launches, see the free Apparel Plan.
What changes the price of custom gym apparel?
Two gyms can order the same quantity and receive different quotes because they select different garments or decoration. We review the whole job before providing the per-item number.
| Quote input | What to decide |
|---|---|
| Garment | Basic tee, premium tee, tank, crop, hoodie, hat, or another blank. |
| Quantity | Expected pieces per design. Larger batches can change per-item economics. |
| Print method | Screen printing, embroidery, DTF, or another method suited to the artwork and run. |
| Decoration | Number of print locations, ink colors, and artwork complexity. |
| Fulfillment | Bulk shipment to the gym is free; direct-shipping customers pay postage. |
How do I work out a retail price and margin?
Start with the quoted cost for the exact item. Subtract that cost from the retail price you plan to charge members. That difference is gross apparel contribution per item before any other business expenses. Multiply it by the number of items actually sold, then account for promotions, payment costs, owner time, taxes, or other expenses before calling the remainder profit.
For example, if a gym chooses a $32 retail price and receives a $23 item quote, the arithmetic is $9 gross contribution per tee before other expenses. The $23 cost in that example is hypothetical; it is not a Forever Fierce price or ceiling. Use your actual quote for a real decision.
What is included in a Forever Fierce quote?
- Design support and revisions without a separate art fee
- Setup and screens without separate setup or screen fees
- Production using the agreed garment and decoration
- Packing orders by member name
- Free bulk shipping to the gym; direct-shipping customers pay postage
When comparing vendors, compare the full job cost and fulfillment details, including any charges outside a quoted unit price.
Why does the preorder model matter?
A preorder lets members buy before the gym commits to production. That reduces the need to purchase stock in advance when member purchases reach the minimum. It does not erase the 24-piece requirement: if purchases fall short, the gym can choose whether to buy the remaining pieces at its quoted cost. We confirm the plan before production.
FAQ: custom gym apparel cost
How much does custom gym apparel cost with Forever Fierce?
We quote each order from the garment, quantity, print method, and decoration. Request a quote before setting your member retail price. We do not publish a universal per-tee ceiling.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes. Each design requires at least 24 pieces. If member orders fall short, the gym can choose to buy the difference at its quoted cost.
Are there setup, art, or screen fees?
No separate art, setup, or screen fees. The quote includes design support, revisions, production, packing by member name, and free bulk shipping to the gym. Direct-shipping customers pay postage.
How much does it cost to start a gym clothing line?
There is no planning or design fee for our preorder program. Apparel cost depends on the actual order. Allow for any pieces the gym chooses to buy to reach the 24-piece minimum and for other business expenses.
How long does production take?
Production takes about 12 business days after the finalized order is submitted, then it ships. Design, samples, the preorder window, and shipping transit add time. Tell us about any event deadline before launch.
What should I charge members?
Choose retail after reviewing your actual quote and what your members will pay for the garment. We can help assess the options before the store opens. No particular margin is promised.
Book a 20-minute call to review your gym's apparel project and request an order-specific quote.
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