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Custom Activewear Manufacturing. MOQ 200. Built for performance.
Moisture-wicking polyester. Four-way stretch nylon blends. Sublimation and screen print on technical fabrics. From sports kits to athleisure labels — manufactured at our own Tirupur unit.
Trusted by sports brands, gym labels, and D2C activewear founders across India, UK & Australia
Activewear we build
Polyester-rich. Stays cool, holds shape.
Full-bleed prints, no cracking after wash
Three fabric constructions. Different performance outcomes.
Activewear fabric choice determines how the garment performs in use — not just how it looks on the rack. The wrong fabric for a running kit is not a style problem. It's a product failure. Here's what each construction delivers.
Polyester Interlock
Tightly knit double-face polyester, smooth on both sides
Moisture-wicking, fast-dry, shape retention under repeated wash
Training tees, football kits, running tops, team uniforms
Sports teams, gym labels, corporate wellness programmes
Sublimation primary · Screen print viable
Nylon / Spandex Blend
Nylon warp with 15–20% spandex content, four-way stretch construction
Full range-of-motion stretch, compression-ready, excellent shape recovery under load
Yoga wear, compression shorts, gym tights, performance leggings, fitted jerseys
Yoga and pilates brands, gym wear labels, athleisure D2C brands
Heat transfer · DTF (spot placement)
CVC Performance (Poly–Cotton)
Chief value cotton knit with moisture management finish, single or pique construction
Softer hand than pure polyester, good wicking, cotton comfort for leisure-active use
Athleisure tees, training polos, sports club leisure kits
Athleisure brands, sports clubs wanting comfort over compression
Screen print · DTF · Puff print
Not sure which construction? Tell us your end activity and target market — we'll specify the right fabric and weight for your application.
Full specification options — activewear
Every option below is available from the 200-piece MOQ. Sublimation printing requires a 100% polyester base fabric — we will flag this during the quote stage if it is relevant to your brief.
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Base Fabric | 100% Polyester · Nylon/Spandex (80/20) · CVC Performance · Polyester/Elastane |
| Fabric Weight | 140 GSM · 160 GSM · 180 GSM · 200 GSM · 220 GSM · 240 GSM |
| Spandex Content | 8% · 12% · 15% · 20% (where stretch is required) |
| Construction | Single Jersey · Interlock · Pique · Four-way Stretch |
| Moisture Management | Standard Wicking · UPF 30+ Treatment · Anti-odour Finish |
| Print Methods | Sublimation · Screen Print · Heat Transfer · DTF · Cut-and-sew Panels |
| Styles | Training Tee · Tank Top · Sports Jersey · Running Short · Compression Tight · Technical Hoodie · Performance Polo |
| Fit | Regular · Slim Fit · Compression · Relaxed / Oversized |
| Customisation | Custom Neck Labels · Woven Labels · Hang Tags · Custom Elastic Waistband · Reflective Print · Custom Zip Pulls |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style |
Spec not listed? WhatsApp us — we will confirm feasibility within 24 hours.
Print durability on performance fabric — what you need to know
Performance fabrics behave differently from cotton under print. Stretch distorts. Heat affects synthetic fibres. Moisture-wicking finishes can repel ink. Knowing which method to use — and which to avoid — is the difference between a durable print and a production failure.
Sublimation printing
Sublimation dye bonds at molecular level with polyester fibre. The print becomes part of the fabric — it cannot crack, peel, or fade under normal wash cycles. Works only on 100% or near-100% polyester base fabrics. Produces photographic-quality all-over prints including panel-seam-to-seam designs. Typical on: sports kits, jerseys, compression wear.
Screen print on activewear
Screen print works on polyester-cotton blends and poly-pique fabrics where sublimation is not appropriate. Requires stretch-additive inks to prevent cracking on four-way stretch fabrics. Ideal for chest logos, back prints, and sleeve placement on gym tees and leisure activewear. Not recommended for all-over pattern on high-stretch fabrics.
Our print recommendation process
When you submit a brief, we review three factors before recommending a print method: (1) base fabric composition — sublimation requires polyester, (2) print coverage — all-over versus placement logo, and (3) stretch exposure — compression wear has different requirements than training tees. We specify this in the quote. You don't need to decide blind.
Sublimation: 100% polyester base required
Screen print: suitable for poly-cotton and CVC performance fabrics
Heat transfer: spot applications, short runs, reflective elements
DTF: detail-heavy logos on non-sublimation fabrics
Who orders custom activewear from Klothewala
Activewear manufacturing covers a wide range of end-uses. The common factor is performance fabric and production that meets the spec — not just aesthetics.
Sports brands and teams
Clubs, sports academies, and team kit manufacturers needing custom jerseys, training tees, and performance shorts. Sublimation printing for all-over kit designs. MOQ 200 per style — viable for a single team or small league order.
Gym and fitness labels
D2C gym wear brands building their first or second collection. Compression tights, training tops, sports bras, shorts. Nylon-spandex constructions with four-way stretch. Private label from 200 pieces — custom labels, hang tags, branded elastic.
Athleisure and D2C brands
Founders building athleisure lines that bridge performance and lifestyle wear. CVC performance fabric for cotton comfort with moisture management. Designed to perform in a gym session and look right everywhere else. Typically ordered alongside t-shirts and hoodies as a complete range.
200
piece minimumThe 200-piece MOQ applies per style and colour. Sports teams, gym label founders, and athleisure D2C brands can all start at this scale — without negotiating or compromising on spec.
Frequently Asked Questions — Custom Activewear Manufacturing
Klothewala accepts minimum orders from 200 pieces per style for custom activewear including training tees, sports jerseys, gym wear, and compression shorts. This applies to all fabric types including polyester interlock, nylon-spandex blends, and CVC performance fabrics. The 200-piece MOQ is per style and colour combination, making it viable for small sports brands, gym labels, and D2C founders launching their first activewear range.
Custom sports jerseys in India are typically manufactured in 100% polyester interlock or polyester-spandex blends at 140–180 GSM. Polyester is required for sublimation printing — the preferred method for all-over kit designs — because sublimation dye bonds at a molecular level with polyester fibre. Klothewala manufactures custom sports jerseys at its own production unit in Tirupur from 200 pieces with sublimation and screen print options.
Sublimation printing on activewear is a process where dye is heat-transferred into polyester fibre at a molecular level, making the print part of the fabric rather than a layer on top. It cannot crack, peel, or fade under normal wash cycles — typically lasting 50 or more washes without degradation. Sublimation requires 100% or near-100% polyester base fabric and produces photographic-quality, all-over prints including seam-to-seam coverage.
Yes. Klothewala manufactures custom compression wear and yoga tights using nylon-spandex fabric constructions — typically 80% nylon and 20% spandex — at 200–240 GSM with four-way stretch and full range-of-motion recovery. Custom branding options include woven neck labels, custom elastic waistbands, hang tags, and heat-transfer logo placement. Minimum order is 200 pieces per style from our Tirupur production unit.
Custom activewear manufacturing at Klothewala takes approximately 5–7 weeks from sample approval to dispatch. Sampling takes 10–14 days at our Tirupur production unit. Bulk production runs 4–5 weeks depending on style complexity and print method. Sublimation orders with all-over printing are at the higher end of that range. International shipping to the UK, UAE, Australia, and USA adds 7–14 days.
A knitwear manufacturer produces garments from knitted fabric constructions — including t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts — predominantly in cotton and cotton blends. A sportswear or activewear manufacturer works with technical fabrics including polyester, nylon-spandex, and elastane, and uses performance processes including sublimation printing, moisture-wicking finishes, and four-way stretch construction. Klothewala manufactures both — knitwear for fashion and branded use, and technical activewear for sports brands, gym labels, and athleisure brands, from its own production unit in Tirupur, India.
Tell us your performance requirements. We'll spec the fabric and quote it.
Send a reference garment, a tech pack, or a brief description of the activity and fit you need. We'll come back within 48 hours with fabric recommendations and a production quote.
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