Activewear is a fabric and construction problem
An activewear range lives or dies on two things a photograph cannot show: whether the fabric goes sheer when stretched, and whether the seams rub. Both are decided before anything is sewn, which is why activewear needs more development than a cotton tee.
Squat-proof is a fabric specification, not a promise
Opacity under stretch comes from fabric weight, knit density and yarn. A 220 GSM knit will show through at full stretch where a 280 to 320 GSM knit will not. If opacity matters to your customer, state the minimum weight in your spec and check it on the sample by stretching it over your hand in daylight.
Seams decide comfort
Flatlock seams lie flat against skin and are standard on fitted activewear. Overlock seams are cheaper and fine inside a loose top, but they chafe on leggings. A gusset at the crotch removes the four-way seam join that causes most leggings failures.
Waistbands
A folded-over casing with elastic is the simplest. A bonded or wide contour waistband costs more and is what most premium brands use, because it holds without digging in. Say which one you want; the difference in feel is large.
What we manufacture
- Leggings and bike shorts, high waist or mid rise, with or without pockets
- Sports bras in light, medium and high support
- Training tops, tanks and crop tops
- Matching two-piece sets in one fabric and dye lot
Branding without a print
Stitched labels inside stretch fabric can irritate skin, so most activewear uses heat-bonded labels, a small silicone or reflective logo, or embroidery on a stable panel. All-over patterns are sublimated on polyester before cutting.
Close-up of the stitching and seam finish on a activewear set
Fabric swatches offered for activewear set, showing weight and colour options
Branded neck label and hang tag applied to a activewear set
Finished activewear set folded, bagged and packed for export
Questions buyers ask
Can you make squat-proof leggings?
Opacity under stretch depends on fabric weight and knit. Specify the weight you want, usually 280 GSM or more, and check the sample under stretch before approving it.
Do you make matching sets?
Yes. Order top and bottom together so both are cut from one dye lot, otherwise the shades can differ visibly when worn together.
What fabric do you use for activewear?
Mainly polyester-elastane and nylon-elastane knits. Nylon blends feel softer and cost more; polyester blends hold printed colour better.
Can you add pockets to leggings?
Yes, side thigh pockets or a hidden waistband pocket. Tell us the phone size the pocket needs to hold.