Pricing
What activewear actually costs to make
Ranges, not mystery quotes. These are FOB Xiamen prices. Your final price depends on fabric, construction, and quantity — but these numbers are real.
Example prices by product type
FOB Xiamen, USD. Based on MOQ of 100 pcs/style/color. Higher quantities drop the unit price.
Leggings
Single color, no print. Price moves with fabric GSM and compression level.
All-over sublimation or digital print. Cost depends on print complexity and fabric base.
Side pockets add cutting steps and fabric. Zipper pocket costs more.
Sports bras
Simple construction, fewer panels. Good for yoga and Pilates.
Cup pocket + removable pads. The pads themselves are roughly $0.80 per set.
More panels, wider elastic, stronger compression fabric.
Tops & tees
Lightweight, fewer seams. One of the cheaper items to produce.
Cut and sew, usually with mesh or color-block panels.
A lot of fabric and hardware. Zipper quality matters — cheap zips break.
Shorts
Two-layer construction. Inner brief + outer short.
Similar to leggings but shorter. Same fabric rules apply.
These are reference ranges, not offers. Final pricing depends on your exact specs. Send a tech pack or reference and we'll return a line-by-line quote within 48 hours.
Where the money goes
A typical activewear piece breaks down roughly like this. Fabric is the biggest lever — everything else is secondary.
Fabric
The biggest variable. Recycled vs virgin, Korean vs domestic, GSM, and specialty finishes all move this number.
Cut & sew labor
Panel count, stitch type, and construction complexity. A simple tank is fast; a color-block bra with three fabrics is not.
Trims & accessories
Elastic, drawcords, zippers, cups, labels. Branded jacquard elastic costs more than plain.
Branding & labels
Heat-press logo, care labels, hang tags. Small per piece but adds up across a full order.
Packaging
Polybag, tissue, box. Biodegradable bags cost a bit more than standard PE.
QC & overhead
Piece-by-piece inspection is included. Some factories skip this or charge extra — we don't.
What moves the price
Every factory will tell you "it depends." Here is what it actually depends on.
Order quantity
More pieces → lower unit cost
Setup time gets amortized. The jump from 100 to 300 pieces per style usually drops the unit price 10–20%.
Fabric choice
Higher spec → higher cost
Italian Carvico costs more than domestic nylon. Recycled costs more than virgin. Compression elastane (Creora, Lycra) costs more than standard spandex.
Number of panels
More panels → more labor
A 2-panel legging is cheaper to cut and sew than an 8-panel color-block one.
Print vs solid
Print adds 15–40%
Digital printing on nylon and sublimation on polyester both add cost per meter. Small prints on one panel are cheaper than all-over.
Custom accessories
Branded trims add up
Jacquard elastic with your logo. Custom zip pulls. Metal hardware. Each one is small but they stack.
Size range
More sizes → more grading work
XS–XL is standard. Adding XXL or 3XL changes fabric yield per marker. Some sizes use more fabric than others.
Common questions
Are these FOB prices?
Yes. FOB Xiamen. Freight, insurance, and import duties are not included. We can quote DDP or CIF if you tell us your destination.
Why is there a range instead of one number?
Because the same style in different fabric, with different trims, at different quantities, gives different prices. A $3 tank and a $5.50 tank can look identical in a photo — the difference is what went into it.
Does MOQ affect the price?
Yes. Our standard MOQ is 100 pieces per style per color. Below that is sometimes possible but the unit cost goes up because setup and minimum fabric purchases don't scale down.
Do you charge for samples?
Yes. Sample cost is usually 2–3x the bulk unit price, because one-off production is inherently inefficient. If you proceed to bulk, part of the sample cost gets credited back.
Can I get an exact quote before sampling?
Yes. Send your tech pack or reference images with quantity and fabric direction. We return a detailed quote in 24–48 hours. No obligation.
What currency are these prices in?
USD, FOB Xiamen port.
Want an exact number?
Send your tech pack, reference images, or even a rough sketch with quantity and fabric direction. We return a detailed quote within 48 hours.