FITNESS SHIRTS MANUFACTURER
FITNESS CLOTHING MANUFACTURER

(Last update: today, 2018/04/20)

We produce fitness clothing for globally reknown companies as well as young brands within our broad network of fitness and clothing factories. Get in touch with us if you plan on producing fitness clothes.

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There are many styles of fitness shirts. Every professional fitness shirt has a specific function. Based on the intended usage, the materials and key features have to be chosen. Key features include fitness fabrics as well as product designs. Fitness shirts can for example be made lightweight and moisture wicking, or warm and moisture absorbing.

Common performance minded fitness shirts are:

long sleeve running shirts

muscle shirts for the gym
tank top training shirts
short sleeve training shirts
short sleeve running tops

Fitness Shirt Fabrics

Cotton	warm, breathable, eco-friendly, moisture absorbent
Polyester	cool or warm, waterproof, windproof, polyethylene terephthalate (fleece), anti-bacterial, anti-static, anti-uv, quick dry, softshell, breathable, warmer and generally stretchy, moisture-wicking
Viscose	Structurally similar to cotton made from bamboo, soy or sugar cane. Anti-pilling, anti-shrink, anti-wrinkle, quick dry
Spandex	cool, breathable, stretchable, shape recovery, quick dry, water repellent, anti-bacterial, anti-static, anti-UV, wicks moisture
Nylon	soft feeling, durable, resistant to heat and tears, lightweight, takes on dye very well, does not wrinkle, water repellent, anti-bacterial, anti-static, anti-UV, breathable, moisture-wicking
More materials	According to customers’ requirements

Different materials have different characteristics. Cotton for example is breathable, water-absorbing and warm. Once wet however, the material is heavy and can lead to chafing. Fitness fabrics should be chosen based on a fitness shirt’s requirements. Clearly defining the proportion of each material, helps factories to better understand your needs and achieve the required characteristics.

fitness shirts Fabric weight

A key factor is the fabric’s weight. Material weight is communicated in grams per square meter GSM. Light fabrics range from 30 to 100 GSM, while fabrics above 250 GSM are considered heavy for shirts. Cotton t-shirts for example range from light shirts with 150 GSM to heavy shirts with 250 GSM.

Example Fitness Underwear Constructions

Top fitness brands have years of experience as well as top notch fashion designers and material researchers to develop high end sports shirts, that meets the demand of today’s fitness experts. When working with our partner-factories, these multinational fitness brands give very clear instructions on the designs, fabric combinations, construction and packaging.

Brands which are new to the fitness clothing segment, often have difficulties deciding on the best fabrics and styles. To ease young brands’ development processes, we have summarized key points of published information from top fitness clothing brands.

Women’s long sleeve running top (example of the brand nike)

Extended hem
Thumbholes
Fold-over mittens
Reflective details
Zip pocket

Machine washable fabric

93% polyester

7% spandex

Benefits of the construction:

comfortable in the cold
locks in warmth
breathable
great coverage
allows storage of small items
protective when jogging at night

This example construction is based on information published by Nike: http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/therma-sphere-element-womens-long-sleeve-running-top/pid-10989452/pgid-11831823?ref=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.de%252F

men’s short sleeve training top (example of the brand nike)

• Knit fabric (for air flow)

• Strategically arranged seams

• Back neck tape

• Dropped back hem

Machine washable fabric

95% polyester

5% spandex

Benefits of the construction:

Keeps sportsmen and women dry
Sweat-wicking
Breathable
Cool and soft
Good fit

This example construction is based on information published by Nike: http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/dry-mens-short-sleeve-training-top/pid-10842538/pgid-10964247

women’s training vest (example of the brand kappa)

• Slim fit

• 160 GSM

• Mesh back panel

• Mesh side panels

Machine washable fabric

92% polyester

8% spandex (elasthan)

Benefits of the construction:

Sweat-wicking

This example construction is based on information published by Kappa: http://www.kappa.com.hk/e/ptxwebstore_product/Cross-Trainging-Vest-16

women’s Knit running top (example of the brand nike)

• Ergonomic seams

• Nearly seamless

• Knit-in mesh fabric

• Stretch fabric

• Thumbholes

Machine washable fabric

62% polyester

38% nylon

Benefits of the construction:

Sweat-wicking
Breathable
Lightweight
Stay in place while running

This example construction is based on information published by Nike: http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/dri-fit-knit-womens-running-top/pid-11165172/pgid-11072126

signal muscle tank top (example of the brand nike)

• Rib crew neck including interior taping

• Wide armholes

• Soft blended fabric

Machine washable fabric

50% polyester

25% cotton

25% viscose

Benefits of the construction:

Unrestricted movement

This example construction is based on information published by Nike: http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/internationalist-signal-muscle-womens-tank/pid-11107146/pgid-11270410