C2 Sport Performance Apparel

Wholesale C2 Sport Performance Apparel

C2 Sport is the value-tier line of Badger Sportswear, covering moisture-wicking polyester builds in short-sleeve and long-sleeve tees, mesh athletic shorts, and a utility polo. The catalog is intentionally small and focused, narrowed down to the core performance styles that teams and organizations order most consistently, at price points that make them practical for high-volume athletic, event, and volunteer decoration runs where per-unit cost is the primary driver. All styles ship same day with automatic volume discounts applied at checkout.

Performance T-Shirts

The C2 Sport 5100 Unisex Performance T-Shirt is the standard moisture-wicking short-sleeve option, a 3.5 oz. 100% polyester build with antimicrobial finish, a self-fabric collar, and a double-needle stitched hem. It's a functional athletic cut suited to youth sports, running events, volunteer uniforms, and any application where a performance tee is needed at an accessible price point. The 5104 Unisex Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt extends the same 3.5 oz. fabric into a long-sleeve build with self-fabric collar and cuffs, suited for cooler-weather events and outdoor athletic applications where sun coverage or layering is preferred. C2 Sport explicitly markets the 5104 as sublimation-friendly, which is a relevant detail for decoration programs using dye-sublimation. For youth sizing, the 5200 Youth Performance T-Shirt mirrors the adult 5100 in fabric weight and construction, making it straightforward to coordinate adult and youth orders in matching colorways for youth sports teams.

Utility Polo and Athletic Shorts

The C2 Sport 5900 Men's Utility Polo brings a performance polo into the C2 Sport catalog, a 3.8 oz. 100% polyester moisture-wicking build with a three-button placket, solid knit collar, shoulder panels, and taped back neck. The construction makes it suited to staff, coaching, and athletic team applications where a collared shirt is appropriate but a standard cotton polo isn't the right fabric for active use. The 5107 Men's Mesh 7" Shorts are the lowest-priced mesh athletic shorts in the Bulkthreads collection, a straightforward 100% polyester mesh build with a solid tricot liner, 1.5" covered elastic waistband, internal drawcord, and a 7" inseam. They're suited to high-volume athletic event and team runs where cost per unit is the deciding factor.

All C2 Sport 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, with no codes required, and free returns are included on every order. Related collections: Wholesale Performance Apparel, Sport-Tek, Team 365, Wholesale Shorts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C2 Sport, and how does it compare to Sport-Tek or Team 365?

C2 Sport is the value-tier line of Badger Sportswear, with a focused catalog of 100% polyester moisture-wicking builds covering the same functional category as Sport-Tek and Team 365 but at a lower price point with a narrower style selection. Sport-Tek carries a significantly broader performance catalog with more silhouettes, color options, and PosiCharge color-retention technology for sublimation. Team 365 is similarly broader with stronger athletic team coordination across men's, women's, and youth sizing in matching styles. C2 Sport is worth considering when per-unit cost is the primary concern and the order doesn't require the style depth or brand recognition of Sport-Tek or Team 365.

Are C2 Sport performance tees good for screen printing?

Yes, with the standard considerations for 100% polyester performance fabric. Polyester tees require low-cure or polyester-compatible inks to prevent dye migration, the most common issue with screen printing on performance polyester, where heat from plastisol ink curing can cause the dye in the fabric to bleed into the print. For DTG printing, pretreatment formulated for polyester is necessary for adequate ink adhesion. For straightforward event and team runs where a simple one or two-color imprint is the goal, C2 Sport's price point makes it a practical substrate for high-volume screen printing.

Can C2 Sport tees be used for dye-sublimation printing?

Yes. The 5104 long-sleeve tee is explicitly marketed as sublimation-friendly, and C2 Sport's 100% polyester fabric across the line accepts dye-sublimation well, since sublimation requires polyester for the dye to bond into the fibers. For programs running sublimation specifically, the polyester construction makes C2 Sport a more cost-effective substrate than premium performance brands at higher price points. White and light-color base fabrics produce the cleanest sublimation results because the process dyes the existing fabric rather than depositing ink on top, which means dark colors limit visible imagery.

Does C2 Sport carry youth sizing?

Yes. The 5200 Youth Performance T-Shirt mirrors the adult 5100 in fabric and construction at the same 3.5 oz. 100% polyester weight, making it straightforward to coordinate adult and youth orders in the same colorway for youth sports teams, school events, and family-oriented runs.

Do C2 Sport orders at Bulkthreads qualify for volume discounts?

Yes. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all C2 Sport styles, with no codes required. All orders ship same day and typically arrive in 1 to 3 business days, with free returns on every order.