Activewear & Sportswear Manufacturer in Los Angeles, USA
Private label leggings, sports bras, gym shorts, and matching sets for fitness brands across the USA. Flatlock construction, performance fabrics, 100-piece minimum.
Custom Gym & Fitness Clothing Manufacturing
Plucky Reach is an activewear and sportswear manufacturer in Los Angeles. We produce leggings, sports bras, shorts, tops, and matching sets for gym, yoga, and fitness brands across the USA, starting at 100 pieces per style per colorway.
Production takes 5 to 7 weeks after your sample is approved. Most pieces land between $12 and $35 per unit, depending on fabric and construction.
We work with DTC startups launching a first drop, gym studios, athleisure labels, and wholesale brands across the USA. You can bring a finished tech pack or a rough sketch. We handle fabric sourcing, sampling, bulk production, private label branding, and QC under one roof, so you are not juggling five vendors.
Activewear Manufacturing at a Glance
- Minimum order
- 100 pieces per style per colorway
- Sampling
- Usually 2 to 4 weeks
- Bulk production
- 5 to 7 weeks after sample approval
- Price range
- $12 to $35 per unit
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, shipping across the USA
- Services
- Tech packs, sampling, fabric sourcing, cut and sew, private label, QC
Private Label Activewear Manufacturer for Fitness Brands
From performance fabric sourcing to flatlock construction, we handle every step for leggings, sports bras, shorts, and matching sets engineered for movement in LA. Need a small run? We offer low MOQ activewear production from 100 pieces. Want your own brand? We are a private label activewear manufacturer with full branding support. Part of our complete clothing production services in Los Angeles, serving activewear brands nationwide. See our activewear cost data.
Custom Leggings & Sports Bra Manufacturing
Nylon/spandex and polyester blends for yoga, CrossFit, and HIIT. Leggings, sports bras, gym shorts, crop tops, and matching sets cut and sewn in LA.
Gym Clothing Manufacturer, Flatlock Built
Chafe-free flatlock seams, bonded hems, and gusseted crotches. Gym and fitness clothing made for real training, not just photos.
Activewear Manufacturers USA, Made in LA
Domestic production means faster turnaround, easier QC visits, and no overseas delays. We serve gym studios, athleisure labels, wholesale brands, and DTC startups across the USA.
Private Label Activewear From 100 Pieces
Custom woven labels, hang tags, and retail-ready packaging. Wholesale orders of 500+ pieces qualify for tier pricing.
Sportswear & Activewear We Manufacture
Every style is built around how it moves. Here is what we produce for fitness brands.
Leggings
Full length, 7/8, and capri. Gusseted crotch, high-rise waistbands, nylon or polyester spandex at 200 to 280 GSM.
Sports Bras
Light, medium, and high support styles with elastic channeling and bonded or coverstitched bands.
Shorts
Running, cycling, compression, and gym shorts with flatlock seams that stay flat under movement.
Tops
Tanks, crop tops, and long sleeves in moisture-wicking polyester and nylon knits at 140 to 180 GSM.
Matching Sets
Coordinated bra and legging or short sets cut from the same fabric lot so the colors match.
Compression Wear
Fitted pieces with precise tension grading, high spandex content, and strong stretch recovery.
Adding fleece joggers or hoodies to your gym line? See our hoodie manufacturing. Swim pieces go through swimwear manufacturing. New to the category? Our guide to working with a sportswear manufacturer covers the basics.
How to Start an Activewear Brand With Us
Four steps from idea to delivered stock. Bring a tech pack, or bring a sketch and we will get you production-ready first.
Design & Tech Pack
We review your designs for seam types, stretch, and support level, then confirm fabric and performance specs. No tech pack yet? We build one with you.
Design & Tech Pack
We review your designs for seam types, stretch, and support level, then confirm fabric and performance specs. No tech pack yet? We build one with you.
Fabric & Sampling
Performance fabrics are sourced and tested. Your first fit sample is sewn with stretch allowances for on-body review, usually within 2 to 4 weeks.
Bulk Production
Laser-cut for precision on stretch fabrics. Flatlock and coverstitch assembly with in-line quality checks, 5 to 7 weeks after sample approval.
QC & Delivery
Final inspection checks dimensions, seam strength, print adhesion, and fabric performance. Labeled and packed to your specs, ready to sell.
Activewear Manufacturing Cost
Most activewear we produce costs $12 to $35 per unit. Where your style lands comes down to five things.
| Cost driver | What moves the price | Typical impact |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Supplex and recycled nylon cost more than standard polyester spandex. Weight (GSM) matters too. | The biggest single factor |
| Construction | Flatlock seams, bonded hems, gusseted crotch, laser-cut edges | Flatlock adds $0.50 to $1.50 per garment |
| Print and branding | Sublimation, heat transfer logos, custom labels and hang tags | Depends on coverage and method |
| Sustainable fabric | Recycled polyester (rPET) or ECONYL nylon | About 10 to 15% over conventional fabric |
| Order size | 100-piece minimum per style per colorway, or larger wholesale runs | Tier pricing from 500+ pieces |
Example: a first drop
One legging style in one color at our 100-piece minimum comes to roughly $1,200 to $3,500 in production cost. A second colorway adds another 100 pieces. Sampling, labels, and shipping come on top. Run your own numbers in the fashion cost calculator, or send us your tech pack for an exact quote.
USA vs Overseas Activewear Manufacturing
Many activewear factories you find online are in China or Vietnam. They can win on unit price at high volume. For a new or growing brand, the tradeoff usually looks like this.
| Factor | Plucky Reach (Los Angeles) | Typical overseas factory |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | 100 pieces per style per colorway | Often 300 to 1,000+ per style |
| Production time | 5 to 7 weeks after sample approval | Often 8 to 12 weeks, plus ocean freight |
| Sampling | 2 to 4 weeks, and you can visit for fittings | Samples shipped back and forth internationally |
| Quality control | Inline checks in LA, easy factory visits | Usually a third-party inspection before shipping |
| Communication | Same time zone, English | Time zone gap and translation |
| Import duties | None on domestic production | Duties and tariffs apply |
| Unit price at high volume | Higher | Lower on large runs |
Read the full breakdown in our USA vs overseas manufacturing guide, or see how we compare with other clothing manufacturers in the USA.
Activewear Specs, Pricing & FAQ
Everything you need to know before starting your activewear production run.
Production Specs & Pricing
Activewear production at a glance
Pricing varies based on garment type, fabric composition, and construction complexity.
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Activewear Fabrics, Construction & Testing
Every fabric choice, construction method, and quality standard explained, so you can make decisions with confidence.
Activewear Fabric Types and Performance Ratings
Activewear fabric has to perform under stress: stretching, sweating, and repeated washing. Fabric selection decides whether a garment performs like athletic wear or only looks like it. As a custom fitness apparel manufacturer and clothing manufacturer in Los Angeles, we source from LA and global mills certified to OEKO-TEX and GRS standards.
| Fabric | Composition | Stretch | Best For | Key Property |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon/Spandex | 75 to 80% nylon / 20 to 25% spandex | Four-way, high recovery | Leggings, sports bras, compression | Buttery soft hand feel |
| Polyester/Spandex | 80 to 90% poly / 10 to 20% spandex | Four-way, good recovery | Tops, shorts, sublimation pieces | Moisture-wicking, quick-dry |
| Poly Mesh | 100% polyester mesh | Two-way, minimal | Ventilation panels, linings | Maximum breathability |
| Supplex Nylon | 86% nylon / 14% spandex | Four-way, premium recovery | High-end leggings, luxury activewear | Cotton-like feel, technical performance |
| Recycled Polyester (rPET) | 85 to 90% rPET / 10 to 15% spandex | Four-way | Eco-conscious lines | Same performance, lower environmental impact |
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