Badger: Comfortably Athletic. Comfortable Wholesale.

Badger: Comfortably Athletic

Badger builds wholesale performance apparel for school athletic programs, youth sports, team uniform programs, and decoration shops outfitting active wear at volume. The catalog covers performance tees, mesh shorts, racerback tanks, headbands, and athletic accessories at price points built for bulk team orders.

B-Core Performance Tops

The backbone of the Badger lineup is the B-Core fabric system: 3.5 oz. of 100% polyester with moisture-management and antimicrobial performance treatment. The fabric is lightweight enough to keep athletes cool through full practices and durable enough for a season of hard use, and the antimicrobial treatment helps the shirt resist odor between washes, which matters when you're equipping a team that practices every day. The Badger 4120 Men's B-Core Sport Shoulders Tee is a strong entry point. The paneled shoulder construction is engineered to maximize range of motion, so athletes aren't fighting their shirt when they're reaching, throwing, or swinging. Need a hooded version for cooler weather or outdoor practice? The Badger 4105 B-Core Hooded Long Sleeve Tee brings the same B-Core construction with added coverage for sideline and cool-weather wear.

Shorts and Tanks

Badger's Pro Mesh shorts are a standout in the wholesale athletic shorts category. The Badger 7207 Pro Mesh 7" Shorts and the Badger 7219 Pro Mesh 9" Shorts with Pockets use an open-knit mesh construction that keeps airflow high and weight low, exactly what you want for practice uniforms, game-day bottoms, and basketball, soccer, or general athletic programs. The 9" version adds pockets, a small but often-appreciated detail for athletes who need somewhere to stash a phone or keys during warm-ups.

On the women's side, the Badger 4166 Women's B-Core Racerback Tank delivers the same moisture-wicking, antimicrobial B-Core fabric in a cut built for female athletes. The racerback design keeps straps out of the way during overhead movement and high-intensity activity, and the A-line body gives the silhouette a clean shape on and off the field.

Accessories

For programs that like to outfit athletes head to toe, Badger's headband options round out the team kit. The Badger 0300 Headband is the standard width, and the Badger 0301 Wide Headband covers the wider style for athletes who prefer more coverage or for programs that want a more visible team-color statement.

All Badger styles ship same day via UPS Ground and typically arrive in 1 to 3 business days. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all order sizes (no codes required), and free returns are included on every order. Comparing Badger to other wholesale performance brands? You might also check out A4, Augusta Sportswear, and Sport-Tek. Each has its strengths, and our team is happy to help you figure out which brand makes the most sense for your program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Badger B-Core fabric?

B-Core is Badger's core performance fabric, a 3.5 oz./yd² 100% polyester knit with moisture-management and antimicrobial treatment built in. The polyester construction wicks sweat away from the skin during high-output activity, the antimicrobial treatment helps the garment resist odor between washes, and the lightweight weight keeps athletes cool through extended practice and game use. B-Core appears across most of Badger's tee, tank, and long-sleeve catalog, which makes it useful for programs that want consistent fabric and performance across a multi-piece team kit.

Are Badger products good for sublimation printing?

Yes. The 100% polyester construction across the B-Core lineup and the Pro Mesh shorts is fully compatible with sublimation, which requires high polyester content for vibrant, durable color transfer. For full-color all-over print programs, custom team uniforms with player names and numbers, and any decoration approach where vivid sublimated graphics are the goal, Badger's polyester base is the right substrate. Standard plastisol screen printing also works on Badger blanks with polyester-friendly inks (low-bleed plastisol or low-cure water-based) to prevent dye migration on dark colors.

How does Badger compare to A4 and Augusta for wholesale performance apparel?

All three are mid-tier wholesale performance brands serving school athletic programs, team uniform decoration, and youth sports. Badger's B-Core tees and Pro Mesh shorts are widely used for practice and game-day team kits at accessible price points. A4 covers similar performance categories with a slightly broader range that includes UPF-rated cooling tees for outdoor programs. Augusta runs a wider catalog overall with more specialty silhouettes for specific sports. For programs already standardized on Badger, the catalog covers the practical bases. For programs with specific performance-feature needs (sun protection, sport-specific cuts), comparing across all three is usually worth the effort.

Do Badger orders at Bulkthreads qualify for volume discounts?

Yes. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all Badger styles (no codes required). All orders ship same day and typically arrive in 1 to 3 business days, with free returns on every order.