Wholesale Performance Shorts for Teams, Athletes & Businesses
Simplstc Apparel is your source for wholesale performance shorts — moisture-wicking, stretch-fabric athletic shorts for school programs, golf courses, running clubs, gym brands, corporate athletic events, and team outfitters. Performance shorts deliver a more refined construction than standard mesh shorts: a woven or warp-knit polyester with stretch content, a cleaner silhouette appropriate for golf and corporate athletic wear, and a print-ready surface for team decoration programs.
Wholesale performance shorts programs serve school cross-country, track, and soccer programs, golf tournament organizers and country club merchandise programs, gym and fitness studio merchandise drops, corporate wellness events, recreational sports leagues, and clothing brands adding performance shorts to their athletic line.
See also Mesh Shorts for open-knit mesh construction and Pocket Shorts for utility-pocket performance styles. Browse parent category: Wholesale Shorts.
Top Performance Shorts Styles
A4 Men's Sprint 5-Inch Lined Tricot Mesh Shorts — the most popular men's performance short for running, track, and competitive athletic programs; lined tricot construction with full elastic waistband and 5-inch inseam.
Men's Premium Performance Golf Shorts — 4-way stretch polyester in a 5-pocket silhouette with moisture-wicking construction; the standard for golf tournament programs and country club merchandise.
A4 Youth Cooling Performance Shorts — youth XS through XL in 100% moisture-wicking polyester for school athletic programs and youth recreational leagues.
Women's Performance Shorts — XS through 2XL gender-specific cuts from A4 and Augusta Sportswear for school girls' programs and fitness brand retail.
Performance Bike Shorts & Biker Shorts — spandex-blend compression construction for cycling programs, fitness studios, and women's athletic apparel collections.
Performance Cycling Shorts — with and without padding for cycling programs and indoor cycling studio merchandise.
Performance Fishing Shorts — lightweight quick-dry polyester with UPF sun protection for fishing clubs, tackle shop branded apparel, and outdoor lifestyle brands.
Bulk Performance Shorts for Large Orders & Team Programs
Bulk wholesale performance shorts are available in adult S through 4XL and youth XS through XL with automatic volume pricing at every order tier. For school athletic programs ordering a full team roster, bulk performance shorts from A4 apparel and C2 Sport deliver the lowest per-unit wholesale pricing on genuine 100% polyester moisture-wicking construction.
The most popular bulk performance shorts order types at Simplstc Apparel:
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School athletic department bulk orders — complete roster quantities in school colors, adult and youth sizing across multiple sports
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Golf tournament programs — men's premium performance golf shorts with embroidered logo for player and staff gifting at 20–200+ quantity
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Gym brand merchandise inventory — seasonal restocking in solid colors across XS through 2XL women's and S through 4XL men's
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Corporate athletic events — single color and style for all staff attendees, S through 4XL
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Youth league programs — youth performance shorts XS–XL matching adult styles for complete age-group roster coverage
For matching performance tops with your bulk performance shorts order, explore performance t-shirts and Wholesale tank tops.
Custom Performance Shorts — Decorated for Teams & Brands
Custom wholesale performance shorts with screen-printed team names, embroidered logos, or DTF-printed brand graphics are available from 12 pieces with no setup fee. Performance fabric shorts respond differently to decoration methods — here's what works best on each construction type:
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Screen Printing — the most popular decoration for team performance shorts; smooth polyester surface holds vibrant prints; plastisol and water-based inks both work on 100% polyester performance fabric
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DTF Printing — recommended for multi-color brand logos and full-color graphic programs; excellent adhesion on polyester performance fabrics with no under-base needed on lighter colorways
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Embroidery — premium stitched logos on waistband and hip pocket placement on golf shorts and premium performance styles; backing stabilizer required on knit performance fabrics
Custom performance shorts are ordered for team name and player number programs on school shorts, brand logo programs on gym merchandise shorts, event logo programs on corporate athletic shorts, and golf club logo programs on men's performance golf shorts.
Blank Performance Shorts for Decorators & Retail Programs
Blank wholesale performance shorts are available for screen printers, DTF decorators, and retail buyers who need a ready-to-decorate performance shorts inventory. Blank performance shorts from A4 and Augusta Sportswear are the most ordered by decorators serving school and team athletic programs — consistent polyester construction and color accuracy across production runs ensures that large team programs present uniformly across every player's shorts.
Blank performance shorts for decorator inventory programs:
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A4 Men's Sprint 5-Inch Lined Tricot Mesh Shorts — the most popular blank performance short for running and track programs
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A4 Youth Cooling Performance Shorts — youth XS–XL for school and recreational youth programs
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Augusta Sportswear football and sport-specific shorts — for dedicated sport uniform programs
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C2 Sport 5107 (7-inch) and 5109 (9-inch) mesh performance shorts — the most affordable blank performance shorts at wholesale
Shop all blank performance shorts at Simplstc Apparel. See also blank Mesh Shorts and Pocket Shorts.
Performance Shorts Buying Guide — What to Look for Before You Order
Not all performance shorts deliver the same results for every program. Here's what to check before placing a bulk performance shorts order:
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Fabric weight: 3.5–4.5oz for running and competitive athletic programs; 5–6oz for team uniforms that need durability through a full season.
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Stretch content: Standard performance shorts use woven polyester with limited stretch. Golf shorts need 4-way stretch (spandex content 4–10%) for full swing range of motion.
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Inseam length: 5-inch for running and track; 7-inch for basketball, soccer, and general athletic; 9-inch for casual and warm-up programs.
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Moisture management: 100% polyester for moisture wicking and quick-dry; cotton or cotton blends for casual athletic where breathability matters more than moisture management.
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Print compatibility: Smooth polyester woven surfaces print cleanly with screen printing and DTF. Tricot and textured weaves require a test print before production on new styles.
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Phone pocket need: If athletes carry phones, see Pocket Shorts for styles with dedicated phone pocket construction.
FAQs
What is the difference between performance shorts and mesh shorts?
Performance shorts use a woven or warp-knit polyester — more structured with a cleaner silhouette for golf, running, and general athletic programs. Mesh shorts use open-knit mesh for maximum breathability in basketball and soccer. See Mesh Shorts for the full mesh shorts catalog.
Are performance shorts good for golf?
Yes. Men's premium performance golf shorts with 4-way stretch and moisture-wicking construction are appropriate for on-course wear. Confirm the stretch content (4%+ spandex) before ordering for a golf program — standard woven polyester without stretch restricts movement during the swing.
Do you carry women's performance shorts wholesale?
Yes. Women's performance shorts from A4, Augusta Sportswear, and C2 Sport are available in XS through 2XL across multiple colors.
Can I order custom decorated performance shorts from 12 pieces?
Yes. Screen printing, DTF, and embroidery are all available on wholesale performance shorts from 12 pieces with no setup fee. Call +1 773-245-6241 for a quote.