A Sportswear Manufacturer Built for Performance Fabric and Fast Turnaround
PRP Apparel manufactures sportswear at the fabric weights and construction methods performance apparel actually needs — 150–280 GSM nylon/spandex, polyester/spandex, and rPET blends, in-house flatlock seaming, and sublimation AOP printing — at a 50-piece minimum per style. Send a tech pack, a reference garment, or a rough sketch of your line and we’ll reply with what it takes to get a sample started within one business day.
MOQ
50 Pieces Per Style
not 50 total across an order
SAMPLE LEAD TIME
12–15 Days
per round, 1–3 rounds typical
BULK LEAD TIME
35–45 Days
from approved sample to shipped order
SAMPLE COST
$80–$250
per set, by construction complexity
Compression and Performance Apparel Need Flatlock Seams, Not a Basics Overlock
Most factories that produce sportswear are set up for basics — a standard overlock seam, one fabric blend, minimal fit testing — and apply that same line to a compression legging or a fitted training top without changing the construction. PRP Apparel runs flatlock seaming in-house as standard input for compression leggings, sports bras, and fitted training tops, because a standard overlock seam sits proud against the skin and chafes under repeated stretch — flatlock lies flat and moves with the fabric instead of against it. Fabric sourcing runs nylon/spandex at roughly 80/20, polyester/spandex at roughly 87/13, and rPET blends at 150–280 GSM depending on the garment, with the flatlock machines, cutting, and QC all running under one roof rather than split across subcontractors. For team kits, sublimated jerseys, and tracksuits specifically, our guide to custom sportswear manufacturing goes deeper on the low-MOQ team-order side of the category.
For the fuller breakdown of fabric blends, GSM ranges, and moisture-management finishes across performance apparel generally, our activewear fabrics guide covers the material science this page assumes. Sublimation AOP printing is in-house, so an all-over graphic on a compression legging or a sublimated jersey doesn’t wait on a second vendor’s dye-sublimation run — pattern, fabric, and cut happen on the same production floor. Pantone-matched solid dyeing keeps team-kit colorways consistent across a full order, and bonded seam construction is available where a fully seamless finish matters more than flatlock’s stretch recovery.
Sample development runs 12–15 days per round, with most first styles settling within 1–3 rounds before we cut for bulk — cost is $80–$250 per sample set depending on construction complexity. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 fabric certification and ISO colorfastness testing (ISO 105-C06, ISO 105-X12, ISO 105-E04) are available on request for brands selling into markets that require documentation.
Small Orders Get the Same Fabric Testing as Full Range Runs
A 50-piece training-top order runs through the same fabric recovery checks, seam testing, and QC as a 500-piece team-kit reorder — nothing gets shortcut because the run is small. The details below are what that looks like on the floor.
Every stretch fabric batch is hand-checked for recovery and grain before it goes to the cutting table, so a compression legging holds its shape after repeated wear rather than sagging out.
Ventilation panels on training tops and shorts run on laser-perforated technical mesh, cut to a marked pattern rather than a generic pre-punched roll.
Technical knit fabric runs through in-line finishing equipment before cutting, so the fabric’s stretch and recovery are locked in ahead of pattern layout.
Sportswear Production Specs
Every number below is our standard production term — the same terms whether the order is 50 pieces or 500.
| MOQ | 50 pieces per style — a single style in one colorway is a complete order, no requirement to run a full range to hit the minimum |
| Sample lead time | 12–15 days from order confirmation |
| Sample cost | $80–$250 per sample set, depending on complexity |
| Sample rounds | 1–3 rounds standard before bulk cutting |
| Bulk lead time | 35–45 days from approved sample to shipped order |
| Fabric blends | Nylon/spandex ≈80/20, polyester/spandex ≈87/13, rPET blends |
| Fabric weight range | 150–280 GSM depending on style — compression leggings run heavier than training tops |
| Construction | In-house flatlock seaming (standard), bonded seam construction (available), cut-and-sew for team kits and outerwear |
| Printing & finishing | Sublimation AOP, Pantone-matched solid dyeing, screen print, embroidery, heat transfer — all in-house |
| Order paths | OEM (your tech pack) · ODM (from your brief) · Private Label (rebrand a base style) |
| Fabric certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 available on request |
| Colorfastness testing | ISO 105-C06, ISO 105-X12, ISO 105-E04 on request |
Where This Fits: Individual Performance Wear or Full Team Kits
Sportswear is one of eight industries we build for, alongside fashion labels, startup brands, and streetwear lines. If your line runs lighter and less technical than compression apparel — jersey basics, fitted fashion silhouettes, no performance-fabric requirement — see how we build for fashion brands placing full collections for the construction detail that fits that category better. If this is your first production order at any weight or fit, see how we work with startup and first-time brands. For the full fabric range including the technical blends sportswear runs on, see the full fabric range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the minimum order for a sportswear style?
50 pieces per style — a single design in one colorway is a complete order. Most first-time activewear brands start with one or two styles rather than a full range.
Why does flatlock seaming matter for compression apparel?
A standard overlock seam sits proud against the skin and chafes under repeated stretch and movement. Flatlock seaming lies flat against the fabric, which is why it’s standard input on our compression leggings, sports bras, and fitted training tops rather than an upcharge option.
Can you match my fabric blend for a compression legging?
In most cases, yes. Nylon/spandex at roughly 80/20 and polyester/spandex at roughly 87/13 are our standard compression-fabric blends, with rPET blends available at 150–280 GSM. Send a swatch or spec sheet and we’ll confirm the closest match.
Do you handle sublimation printing for team kits?
Yes, sublimation AOP is in-house, along with Pantone-matched solid dyeing for consistent colorways across a full team-kit order. Screen print, embroidery, and heat transfer are also available on the same production line.
How long does a sportswear order take from approved sample to delivery?
35–45 days for bulk production after the sample is approved, with sampling itself running 12–15 days per round.
If a style sells out, what does a reorder look like?
A reorder runs the same 35–45 day bulk lead time and pricing structure as the first order — no re-negotiation and no minimum increase for a repeat colorway or a restock of the same style.
Ready to Start Your Sportswear Line?
Send a tech pack, a reference garment, or a spec sheet for your line and we’ll reply with what it takes to get a sample started.