WHAT ARE CUSTOMIZATIONS FOR?
Some customizations are for comfort, some are for added advantages in shirt/suit performance.

COMMON BENCH SHIRT MODIFICATIONS:
MULTIPLE PLY SHIRTS: Plys are the number of layers a shirt has. Shirts, suits, and briefs can be purchased as single ply or double ply. Doubly ply equipment is more expensive, however, more poundage reurn is attainable and more strength. Some organizations or sanctions do not allow double ply. Be sure to know the rules of the sanctioning organization when you enter competitions. Some organizations’ rules restrict gear to be of one ply while some organizations certify more than one ply. It is also easier to put gear on that is made with a single layer. With stiff-type material such as Ultimate Denim™, denim, or canvas, double layer is usually as easy to put on as one layer. For an increase in comfort, durability and performance, double layer can also work wonderfully. You will probably want to use the maximum layers allowed so you have every advantage possible. Note that two layer gear made from the HardCore material has one layer of HardCore material and one layer of HeavyDuty material. There are two main reasons for this. The HardCore is so thick and heavy that it reaches the limit of what commercial machines, with the correct stitching, will sew together. Also, this will provide you with a combination of the performance properties of both materials. The Denim material used is the finest quality and strength available. Even so, for Radical Denim Shirts we strongly recommend double layer because of the demands the Radical technology places on the shirt. Be sure to check the rules of the organizing body for the meet you want to compete in. Additional plys make the shirt more expensive. Multiple plys increases the size shirt you need. For example, go up one size up for a double ply shirt.

SHIRT BACK VARIATIONS: The back of bench shirts come default as a "Firm Back," constructed of the same poly material as the shirt. Some experienced lifters choose to alter the back deisgn of their shirts. Here are the different back styles.
Firm Back - default, complete closed back, same poly material as shirt
Compete Open Back - shirt is cut vertically through neckline and entire back, making it easy on/off and allowing for specific placement of neckline relative to bar placement.
Complete Open Back with Velcro Straps - same as above with Velcro straps added to secure in place.
Partial Open Back with Velcro Straps - bottom 2/3 of shirt is cut and Velcro straps are added. The neckline and upper third of shirt is not cut. Makes the shirt earier to get on.
Stretchy Back - a stretchy, thin, spandex back making the shirt easier to get on and more comfortable.
Floppy Back - a stretchy, thin, oversized, spadex back, allowing for a closed back shirt that mimics the function of an open back shirt.
Velcro Straps are an additional $25.

SCOOPED NECK: When a shirt is "Scooped" the front neckline is cut, lowered and restitched. This makes the shirt more comfortable and aids in more proper nackline/chest plate placement - making the shirt more effective. Very popular. Shirts can be scooped one, two or three inches.

SCOOPED BACK NECK: Rear neckline is cut and lowered for comfort. Not common. Some lifters with shoulder injuries/issues request a back scoop if improved comfort is anticipated.
Back neck can be scooped one or two inches.

REINFORCED NECK: The neckline, whether regular or scooped, can be Reinforced with hardcore stitching. A "Super Neck" can also be requested which adds plys to the neckline in addition to the hardcore stitching. A super neck comes default with a scoop of 1 inch but additional inches can be requested. A super neck is an additional $25.

GRID STITCHING: Vertical and horizontal lines of hardcore stitching is done over the chest plate of the shirt rendering the shirt stronger and more heavy duty. Very effective for multiple ply shirts whereas the grid stitching secures the plys together to prevent shifting or sliding. Grid stitching should not be done on the Phenom family of shirts because the stitching will interfere with the rebound/stretch of this particular shirt. Good for multiple ply Rage X or Denims. Grid stitching is an additional $25.

ROUND STITCHING: Simliar to Grid Stitching but done on the shirt sleeves. Secures plys together to prevent shifting or slipping and adds another degree of reinforcement. Can be done on Phenoms, Rage X and Denims. Round stitching is an additional $25.

SLEEVE MODIFICATIONS: Some lifters, although not common, have the sleeves shortened on their shirts one or two inches.

CUSTOM OPTIONS FOR SQUAT AND DEADLIFT SUITS:
Velcro Shoulder Straps can be added to make the straps easier to get on, and allows for specific tightness to be manipulated. Velcro straps are an additional $25.