Standard MOQ is typically 150 pcs per style / colour. Selected library trial programmes may start from 100 pcs per colour, subject to fabric availability. Orders below 100 pcs / style / colour carry a combined 15% surcharge for extra fabric scattered-cut costs and additional generation fees. Custom fabric typically ~500 m / colour.

How much is a sample and how long does it take?

Library samples start from US$45 per garment piece (sets charged by piece count). Custom patterns, prints, trims and fabric development are quoted separately. Typical lead 7–9 working days after confirmation. Eligible library sample fees may be credited against a confirmed bulk order, subject to the quoted sample terms. Courier charges are excluded and never credited.

When does the bulk clock start?

Typical bulk lead time is 25–30 days after PPS (pre-production sample) approval. Deposit is taken after PPS sign-off.

What are your payment terms?

30% deposit after PPS sign-off and 70% after passed final AQL. FOB Shenzhen or DDP on request.

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Sourcing & MOQ · 6 min read · 2026-09-09

How to Choose an Activewear Manufacturer in China

A practical selection framework for brands comparing activewear manufacturers — capability, fabric ownership, MOQ honesty and QC discipline.

Selection scorecard

Capability	What good looks like
Category depth	Yoga / tennis / swim / knit with real library SKUs
Fabric	Named hands + optional mill development
MOQ honesty	Per colour math; fabric MCQ separated
QC	PPS + AQL stated before deposit
Commercial model	Clear PL / OEM / ODM path

Questions to ask an activewear manufacturer

Use the full list in how to verify a factory. Minimum: sewing ownership, MOQ, sample fee, fabric bases, PPS, AQL, cert scope.

Evaluating ‘activewear manufacturer China’ options

Country is not a strategy. Compare Dongguan cut-and-sew depth, fabric co-development and export desk speed. Start on /manufacture and company facts.

ZIESHINE path

Choose a hub → lock fabric → sample → PPS → bulk. Request quote.

Next steps

Open the manufacture hub for OEM / private-label programmes.
Browse related products in the library.
Review the matching fabric path.
Download buyer checklists (deal sheet / capacity / cert pack).
Submit a development brief — Export desk replies within 12 h.

Related styles

FAQ

What should I look for beyond price?

Named fabric bases, written MOQ, sample policy, PPS/AQL, and clear cut-and-sew ownership.

Is ‘activewear manufacturer China’ enough as a search?

Use it to discover vendors, then verify with documents, samples and a manufacture silo — not only Alibaba claims.

How important is in-house sewing?

Critical for QC ownership and lead-time control on private-label programmes.

What questions should I ask?

See the verification checklist — capacity, fabric path, MOQ math, PPS and cert scope.