Top 5 Activewear and factory Manufacturers in worldwide

When Lululemon commanded a 400% premium for a pair of seamless yoga pants, the real driving force behind the scenes was a handful of "hidden champion" factories. Today, we're revealing the world's top five activewear manufacturers—not only do they manufacture for top brands like Peloton, Aimé Leon Dore, and Tracksmith, but they also offer high-fidelity samples within seven days, a 30-day time-to-market reduction, and seamless bonding lamination technology that delivers a 5x premium to the end user. Whether you're a new DTC brand preparing to launch or an established brand seeking to upgrade, this list will directly impact your sales and profits for the next season.

Established: 2014

Core Positioning: High-end custom yoga and sportswear factory

• 20,000 m² dual-factory, 500+ employees, fully automated overhead production lines

• Monthly production capacity of 500,000 pieces, 30% shorter delivery time than the industry average

1. Ultra-Fast Prototyping: Prototypes produced in 7 days, 90% fidelity to first samples, 45% faster design-to-production speed

2. Eight-Level Quality Inspection: AQL 1.5 standard + intelligent online monitoring, full traceability

3. High-End Craftsmanship: Mass-produced seamless bonding technology, 200-500% premium at the end

4. Environmentally Sustainable: BLUESIGN and OEKO-TEX certified, seaweed fiber + recycled nylon, 100% biodegradable packaging

5. Copyright Protection: Sign a confidentiality agreement and encrypt design data.

6. Global Compliance: BSCI, SGS, and Intertek certified, ensuring seamless bonding export to Europe and the United States.

• High-end yoga/fitness/running brands focusing on functionality and fashion

• Direct-to-consumer (DTC) startups requiring fast time to market and small orders with quick returns

• Mid- to high-end brands emphasizing environmental narratives and a sustainable image

• Functional sports brands pursuing differentiated, seamless bonding fit, and premium product lines

Founded: 1931 (Over 90 Years of Experience)

Core Positioning: Integrated, high-performance sportswear OEM/ODM

• 90 Years of Vertical Supply Chain Experience, FOB One-Stop, All-Inclusive Services

We offer seamless, knitted, and woven fabrics across the full product range, supporting orders from small to large.

1. Global Certifications: ISO 9001, WRAP, GOTS, GRS, Oeko-Tex, Better Work, etc.

2. Material Expertise: A library of eco-friendly, high-performance fabrics (recycled polyester, bamboo fiber, antibacterial, UV-resistant, four-way stretch, etc.)

3. Design Support: Technical Package Development, Pattern Optimization, and Functional Details (pockets, mesh, zippers, seamless)

• Eco-friendly sports brands pursuing sustainable certifications (GRS/GOTS)

• Multi-category brands with diverse needs and complex SKUs (yoga/cycling/training/outdoor)

• Emerging brands looking to quickly test the market and requiring small batches of seamless collections

• Founded: 35+ years ago, headquartered in Australia, with a design center in New York's Garment District and a factory in Ningbo, China

• Core Positioning: End-to-end manufacturing (including distribution) of high-end performance and lifestyle apparel

• International Presence: Teams in Los Angeles, New York, Milan, Brisbane, and Ningbo

1. Sustainable Benchmark: Launched the 100% biodegradable down jacket "Hyperion," a technological leader in the luxury fashion world

2. Full-Service Chain: A one-stop solution from yarn development, design, production, and global delivery

3. Category Expertise: High-quality craftsmanship categories such as sportswear, swimwear, and skiwear

• Global high-end/luxury sports, outdoor, ski, and surf brands

• Large or publicly listed brands requiring complete supply chain management (including global logistics)

• European and American brands emphasizing sustainable, B-Corp values

• Founded: Undisclosed, dual-base in Fujian, China, and Hue, Vietnam

• Core Positioning: Custom sportswear for a full range of categories OEM/ODM, focusing on dual factories with medium-to-high production lines

1. Dual Capacity Layout

– China: Monthly production capacity of 200,000 pieces, MOQ of 800 pieces/style, 75-90 day lead time

– Vietnam: Monthly production capacity of 350,000 pieces, MOQ of 3,000 pieces/style, 90-120 day lead time

2. Showroom + Laboratory: Two large showrooms in Xiamen and Amsterdam, with over 350 ready-to-wear samples; in-house heat-sealing, laminating, and digital printing laboratories

3. Fabric Library: Directly sourced from top Asian fabric mills, featuring a comprehensive selection of sustainable yarns from Repreve, Econyl, and Eco-Vero

• Growing brands requiring flexible small-order, fast-return capabilities (in China) or the cost advantages of large-volume production (in Vietnam)

• Comprehensive brands developing multiple categories (yoga, fitness, running, tennis, outdoor, swimming, team sports, golf)

• A European, American, Australian, and New Zealand direct-to-consumer brand that prioritizes visual experience and requires showroom reference for sample selection.

• Established: Over 30 years ago, headquartered in Bali, Indonesia (the only company certified for duty-free fabric imports)

• Core Positioning: Sustainable, small-batch, high-end yoga/Pilates/athleisure wear incubator

1. Ultra-low MOQ: Custom orders of 300 pieces/PO, production starts with 30 pieces/style; spot orders of 200 pieces/PO

2. Rapid Development: Samples in 3–4 weeks, full-scale in 4–6 weeks; AutoCAD digital pattern creation, zero revision fees

3. Sustainable Fabrics: Eco Olympus (Power-Fit® high-resilience fabric from South Korea), Comfort Luxe (Repreve® recycled fiber from the US)

4. Transparent Pricing: One-price package including fabric, trimmings, processing, and Indonesian taxes, with a high average gross profit margin 350%+

5. Social Responsibility: Self-employed employees + fair wages, with a portion of profits donated to the "Bali Street Mums" charity

• Startups/niche yoga, Pilates, and athleisure brands (Kickstarter/Shopify sellers in Europe, the US, Australia, and New Zealand)

• Influencer/KOL brands requiring rapid market validation and low inventory risk

• Women's brands emphasizing "sustainability, storytelling, and aesthetic appeal"

Each of these five factories offers a "Brand Accelerator" channel: free samples, copyright protection, sustainable fabrics, and global certifications, all in one package. Contact any of the listed factories now to secure your exclusive production capacity—your next blockbuster activewear design could go from design to "sold out" in a consumer's cart in just seven days.

This window of opportunity only exists for those who act first. Book a one-on-one factory matchmaking appointment now.