Wholesale Shorts

Wholesale Shorts: Athletic, Fleece, and Performance Styles

This collection covers wholesale blank shorts across the main categories buyers order for: lightweight athletic mesh shorts for team and event runs, fleece shorts for lifestyle and streetwear-adjacent merch, women's performance and fitness styles, and youth athletic builds. Brands include Sport-Tek, Badger, Independent Trading Co., Bella+Canvas, C2 Sport, and American Apparel, with pricing starting under $7 for basic mesh styles and ranging up to around $18 for premium women's performance builds.

Athletic and Performance Mesh Shorts

Sport-Tek and Badger dominate the athletic mesh short category. The Sport-Tek ST355 PosiCharge Competitor Short is the entry-level option — a 100% polyester moisture-wicking short starting under $8 with Sport-Tek's PosiCharge color-retention technology, widely used for team uniforms, athletic events, and volunteer runs. The ST355P Competitor Pocketed Short adds side pockets at a moderate step up in price, and the ST510 PosiCharge Classic Mesh Short offers a slightly different mesh construction in the same performance tier. The ST575 PosiCharge Position Short with Pockets steps up with a more structured athletic build suited to team sports applications. The T565 PosiCharge Mesh Reversible Spliced Short is a two-color reversible build — a practical option for team programs that need two looks from a single garment. Badger covers the pro mesh category with the 7207 Men's Pro Mesh 7" Short starting under $8 and the 7219 Men's Pro Mesh 9" Short with Pockets for a longer inseam with storage. The C2 Sport 5107 Men's Mesh 7" Short is the lowest-priced mesh short in the collection at $6.83 — a functional option for high-volume athletic runs where per-unit cost is the primary driver.

Fleece Shorts

The Bella+Canvas 3724 Unisex Sponge Fleece Short is the premium fleece option — built from Bella's sponge fleece construction in a retail-quality silhouette that pairs naturally with the 3719 hoodie and 3727 jogger for coordinated merch sets. The Independent Trading Co. IND20SRT Men's Midweight Fleece Short offers a comparable lifestyle fleece build at a lower price point. The ITC PRM50STPD Unisex Pigment-Dyed Fleece Short brings Independent's pigment-dye process to a short silhouette — the same washed, lived-in aesthetic as their pigment-dyed hoodies and joggers, useful for brands that want a consistent garment-dyed look across a full set. The American Apparel 2PQ Unisex Pique Gym Short covers a different construction — a pique-knit gym short at $9.72 that fits lifestyle and athleisure-adjacent brands.

Women's Shorts

Sport-Tek carries the strongest women's shorts assortment in the collection. The LST475 Ladies' Interval 3" Short is a fitted performance short in a short inseam suited to running and high-activity use. The LST304 Ladies' Cadence Short offers a slightly longer, more versatile athletic build. The LST485 Ladies' Repeat Short and LST484 Women's Repeat Swift Short are sport-inspired styles with a more fashion-forward cut — the LST484 in particular at $18.38 sits at the premium end of the collection and is better suited to fitness apparel brands than to basic event or team applications. The Independent Trading Co. PRM20SRT Women's Lightweight California Wave Wash Fleece Short covers the women's casual fleece category with a soft washed finish suited to lifestyle and resort merch.

Youth Shorts

The Sport-Tek YST510 Youth PosiCharge Classic Mesh Short and YST355P Youth PosiCharge Competitor Pocketed Short extend Sport-Tek's performance mesh lineup into youth sizing — both with PosiCharge moisture management and matching adult styles, making them a practical choice for youth sports teams that need coordinated adult and youth sets in the same colorways.

All styles ship same day via UPS Ground and typically arrive in 1–3 business days. Automatic volume discounts apply at checkout across all order sizes — no codes required — and free returns are included on every order. Related collections: Wholesale Performance Apparel, Wholesale Sweatpants and Joggers, Wholesale Leggings, Sport-Tek.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most affordable wholesale athletic short at Bulkthreads?

The C2 Sport 5107 Men's Mesh 7" Short is the lowest-priced option in the collection at $6.83 — a functional 100% polyester mesh short suited to high-volume athletic runs where per-unit cost is the primary concern. The Sport-Tek ST355 PosiCharge Competitor Short and Badger 7207 Pro Mesh 7" Short are both under $8 and step up in brand recognition and construction quality, with Sport-Tek adding PosiCharge color-retention and Badger using their Pro Mesh construction.

What is the difference between the Sport-Tek ST355 and ST510?

Both are 100% polyester PosiCharge athletic shorts in a similar price range. The ST355 uses Sport-Tek's Competitor fabric — a lighter, more breathable build common in running and general athletic applications. The ST510 uses a Classic Mesh construction — a slightly heavier open-mesh build that's more common in team sports and warm-up applications. The ST355P and YST355P add pockets to the Competitor build for buyers who need storage.

What wholesale fleece shorts work best for lifestyle merch and branded apparel?

The Bella+Canvas 3724 Unisex Sponge Fleece Short is the strongest option for retail-quality lifestyle merch — it uses the same sponge fleece construction as Bella's popular hoodies and joggers, which makes coordinated matching sets straightforward. The Independent Trading Co. IND20SRT is a solid mid-tier alternative at a lower price point, and the PRM50STPD Pigment-Dyed Fleece Short is worth considering for brands that want the garment-dyed aesthetic across a complete set including shorts.

Does Bulkthreads carry reversible shorts for team sports?

Yes. The Sport-Tek T565 PosiCharge Mesh Reversible Spliced Short is a two-color reversible athletic short — one side per color — commonly used for team sports where different jersey configurations are needed from a single garment. It's available in a range of two-color combinations and uses Sport-Tek's PosiCharge moisture-wicking construction.

Do wholesale shorts orders at Bulkthreads qualify for volume discounts?

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