How Much Does Activewear Manufacturing Cost?
Custom activewear unit cost is driven by fabric choice and GSM, construction complexity, decoration method, and order quantity — not a single flat number. [需人工核实] ClothReady does not publish a general price list because these factors move the cost too much project to project; request a quote against your specific tech pack and quantity.
What Actually Drives the Cost
- Fabric composition and GSM: nylon/spandex generally costs more per yard than polyester/spandex; heavier GSM costs more than lighter - Construction complexity: more panels, seams, and components (e.g. built-in liners, mesh inserts) add labor time - Decoration method: embroidery and multi-color prints cost more per unit than a single-color screen print - Trims: custom labels, drawcords, and hardware each add a small per-unit cost - Order quantity: cost per piece typically decreases as quantity increases, though the drop-off is not linear
Sample Cost vs. Bulk Unit Cost
These are two different numbers. Sample cost ($50–$200 per piece) covers one-off pattern making and a single unit — it is not representative of your bulk per-unit price, and it is credited back once you place a bulk order over 300 pieces per style per single order. Bulk unit cost only becomes accurate once fabric, construction, and decoration are locked from an approved sample.
Why We Don't Publish a Price List
A single 'activewear costs $X' number would be misleading — the same style in nylon/spandex at 230 GSM with embroidery costs meaningfully more than the same silhouette in polyester/spandex at 180 GSM with a one-color print. [需人工核实] Request a quote against your actual tech pack, fabric choice, and target quantity for an accurate number.
How to Budget for Your First Order
1. Get a sample cost quote first — this confirms fabric and construction before you commit to bulk pricing 2. Ask for bulk pricing at your target quantity, not a generic per-piece rate 3. Separate unit cost from total landed cost — factor in shipping and any duties for your destination 4. Reserve budget for packaging and labels if you want a fully private-labeled product 5. Confirm whether the quote is FOB (you arrange shipping) or includes freight
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