Activewear
Performance fabric, engineered — stretch, wicking and compression are specified, not assumed.
Overview
Polyester-spandex, nylon-spandex and recycled-content (rPET) fabrics across 2-way and 4-way stretch. Performance properties — moisture-wicking, compression, breathability — come from fibre structure and construction, not marketing language.
What's actually in the spec.
| Fabric | Composition | Stretch | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester-spandex jersey | 88–92% / 8–12% | 4-way | T-shirts, general training tops |
| Nylon-spandex | 78–85% / 15–22% | 4-way, higher recovery | Compression leggings |
| Recycled polyester (rPET) | Recycled PET + spandex | 4-way | Sustainability-positioned ranges |
There's no honest single number to publish here.
Activewear pricing varies too much by leather grade, hardware and volume for a general range to mean anything. Here's what actually makes up the FOB price, so you can read a quote line by line instead of taking a number on faith.
| Cost component | Share of FOB | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 50–65% | Yarn, knitting or weaving, dyeing, finishing |
| Trims & accessories | 5–12% | Labels, zips, buttons, thread, elastic, packaging |
| CM (cut & make) | 15–25% | Cutting, sewing, finishing, factory overhead |
| Wash / print / embroidery | 0–15% | Optional decoration — adds up fast |
| Factory margin & compliance | 8–12% | Audits, certifications, testing |
500 pieces per style/colour
10–16 weeks from approved tech pack to ex-factory
What buyers ask about activewear.
What's the difference between 2-way and 4-way stretch?
2-way stretches in one direction only, usually width. 4-way stretches and recovers in both length and width — the standard for leggings and fitted training wear.
Is recycled polyester as durable as virgin polyester?
Performance-wise, largely comparable when properly manufactured. The main differences are cost and the need to verify genuine recycled content.
Ready to cost your activewear programme?
Send a reference and a target quantity — we'll come back with construction options, costing and lead-time the same day.