Sportswear manufacturer in Guangdong, China
Guangdong is where China's sportswear industry is concentrated — Guangzhou for full-package production and fabric sourcing, Dongguan for seamless knitting and bonding technology, Shenzhen for technical and small-batch manufacturing. Yueyi Active operates from Guangzhou with 24 production lines, 200,000 pieces a month, and direct access to the entire Guangdong supply chain. MOQ 300 pcs per style, samples in 7–14 days.
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1997
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Why Guangdong leads sportswear manufacturing
Guangdong province accounts for roughly a third of China's garment exports. The province's four major cities — Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen, and Foshan — form a manufacturing cluster where fabric mills, trim suppliers, printing workshops, sewing factories, and container ports all sit within a two-hour drive of each other.
China's largest garment export hub
Guangdong ships more garments than any other Chinese province. The Pearl River Delta manufacturing belt handles everything from cutting and sewing to finishing, packaging, and containerised shipping — all within a single metropolitan area.
Zhongda fabric market — 10,000+ vendors
The Zhongda textile market in Guangzhou's Haizhu District is the largest fabric wholesale cluster in China. Performance knits, nylon-spandex blends, recycled polyester, and speciality stretch fabrics are available from stock or on short lead times.
Nansha, Yantian, and Baiyun Airport
Guangzhou Nansha port and Shenzhen Yantian port are two of the world's busiest container terminals. Baiyun International Airport handles direct freight to North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. FOB, CIF, and DDP are all routine from Guangdong.
Operators trained on stretch knits
Sportswear construction — flatlock seams, elastic tape binding, gusseted crotches, bonded hems, reflective taping — needs operators who have spent years on stretch fabrics. Guangdong's labour pool has grown up around performance apparel manufacturing.
Complete trim and decoration supply chain
Zippers, elastics, drawcords, labels, hangtags, silicone print, puff print, sublimation, embroidery, laser cutting, and ultrasonic bonding — all available as specialist workshops in Guangzhou and Dongguan. No cross-province shipping of half-finished garments.
Canton Fair access
The Canton Fair runs every April and October in Guangzhou's Pazhou district. Most overseas buyers combine a fair visit with factory tours in the surrounding cities — one trip covers trade fair, showroom, and production floor.
Guangdong's advantage for sportswear is structural, not incidental. Performance apparel depends on fabric choice — weight, recovery, opacity, handfeel — and Guangzhou is where the fabric vendors are. The sampling loop from swatch to finished sample is shorter here than in any other Chinese province because the raw materials, the trims, and the sewing capacity are all in the same geography.
The second structural advantage is export infrastructure. Freight forwarders, third-party inspection agencies, customs brokers, and English-speaking sourcing professionals are all abundant across the Pearl River Delta. When a QC firm needs to book an inspection on three days' notice, or a packing list needs reissuing, it happens without delays.
Guangdong's four sportswear manufacturing cities
Each city in Guangdong has developed its own manufacturing specialisation. Understanding which city does what helps you pick the right factory for your product type and order profile.
Guangzhou
Full-package sportswear · fabric sourcing · trade hub
Guangzhou is the commercial centre of the Pearl River Delta and the most common starting point for overseas buyers sourcing sportswear. The city's Zhongda fabric market, Liuhua apparel district, and proximity to Baiyun Airport make it the natural base for full-package OEM and ODM orders.
- Zhongda textile market — the largest fabric wholesale cluster in China, 20 minutes from our showroom
- Canton Fair in Pazhou — the biggest trade fair in Asia, held twice a year
- Direct international airport with freight to all major markets
Dongguan
Seamless knitting · bonding technology · activewear specialists
Dongguan, particularly Humen Town and Chang'an, is the most concentrated sportswear manufacturing cluster in Guangdong. The city has the highest density of activewear-specific factories in China, with many specialising in seamless circular knitting and ultrasonic bonding.
- Humen Town — 8+ dedicated sportswear factories within a 10 km radius
- Seamless knitting specialism with Santoni machines for second-skin leggings and sports bras
- 45 minutes from Guangzhou by intercity rail, same-day logistics between the two cities
Shenzhen
Technical apparel · sublimation printing · small-batch production
Shenzhen's sportswear factories tend to serve e-commerce brands and startups that need smaller production runs with technical finishes. The city's proximity to Hong Kong gives it a logistical advantage for air-freighted and small-parcel shipments.
- Sublimation printing and digital heat transfer specialism
- Lower MOQs than Dongguan or Guangzhou — some factories start at 100–150 pcs per style
- Yantian port for sea freight and Hong Kong airport for urgent air shipments
Foshan
Woven garments · uniforms · corporate and workwear
Foshan's apparel industry leans toward woven construction — uniforms, corporate polo shirts, and workwear rather than stretch-knit activewear. The city is relevant for brands that combine sportswear with a woven corporate line.
- Strong in woven shirt, polo, and uniform production
- 30 minutes from Guangzhou by metro or intercity rail
- Lower factory rents than Guangzhou — reflected in slightly lower unit costs for basic construction
Guangdong cities at a glance
A side-by-side comparison of the four main Guangdong cities for sportswear sourcing. Guangzhou and Dongguan handle the bulk of activewear production; Shenzhen and Foshan serve more specialised roles.
| Factor | Guangzhou | Dongguan | Shenzhen | Foshan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core strength | Full-package OEM/ODM, fabric sourcing | Seamless knitting, bonding, activewear | Tech apparel, sublimation, small runs | Woven garments, uniforms, corporate |
| Fabric access | Zhongda market — 10,000+ vendors | Guangzhou Zhongda via 45-min rail | Smaller local markets, Zhongda via 1.5-hr rail | Guangzhou Zhongda via 30-min metro |
| Typical MOQ | 300 pcs per style | 300–500 pcs per style | 100–300 pcs per style | 500+ pcs per style |
| Technical specialism | Flatlock, print, embroidery, all-round | Seamless knitting, ultrasonic bonding | Sublimation, DTF, digital printing | Woven construction, embroidery |
| Nearest port | Nansha (Guangzhou) | Nansha or Yantian (Shenzhen) | Yantian (Shenzhen) | Nansha (Guangzhou) |
Our Guangdong factory
Yueyi Active has manufactured sportswear in Guangdong since 1997. We are a direct factory based in Guangzhou — the name on our business license is the same name on our SMETA audit certificate. Our location in the Liuhua apparel district puts us 20 minutes from Zhongda fabric market, 40 minutes from Baiyun Airport, and 45 minutes from the Dongguan seamless knitting cluster.
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The production facility covers 8,000 square meters across 24 sewing lines, with a dedicated cutting room, an air-conditioned fabric warehouse, screen-printing and heat-transfer stations, an embroidery department, and an in-house QC room. Our showroom in Guangzhou's Yuexiu District holds hundreds of physical samples, fabric swatchbooks, and finished packaging references.
Every account gets one English-speaking project manager who stays with the order from initial inquiry through sampling, bulk production, QC inspection, and shipment. We are not a trading company that forwards your order to an unknown factory — the people you communicate with work in the same building where the garments are made.
What we manufacture
All categories available for OEM, ODM, and private label — from tech pack to finished, labelled, poly-bagged product with your fabric, logos, and packaging.
Activewear & Gym Wear
Performance leggings, sports bras, tank tops, and training sets. Four-way stretch fabrics, moisture-wicking finishes, flatlock seams. Sublimation, screen print, and heat transfer decoration.
Hoodies & Sweatshirts
French terry, fleece, and heavyweight cotton in a 280–480 GSM range. Pullover, zip-up, oversized, cropped. Puff print, embroidery, and chenille patches.
Joggers & Sweatpants
Tapered, relaxed, and cargo cuts. Fleece, French terry, and nylon-blend constructions. Elastic waistband with drawstring, ribbed cuffs, zippered side pockets.
Yoga & Pilates Wear
High-waist leggings, seamless sets, and biker shorts. Buttery-soft nylon-spandex, four-way stretch, squat-proof opacity. V-back and cross-strap bra designs.
T-Shirts & Tops
Ring-spun cotton, tri-blend, and 100% polyester from 150–300 GSM. Oversized, boxy, fitted, and cropped silhouettes. Screen print, DTG, DTF, and embroidery.
Polo Shirts
Piqué cotton, performance polyester, and cotton-poly blends. Ribbed collar and cuffs, embroidered logos. Corporate, golf, and casual programs.
Shorts
Athletic, mesh, cargo, and compression shorts. Quick-dry polyester, woven nylon, and French terry. Built-in liner options, zippered pockets.
Tracksuits & Track Pants
Matching jacket-and-pant sets in tricot, woven, and knit constructions. Full-zip and half-zip jackets, elastic ankle cuffs. Team and retail programs.
Compression & Base Layers
Graduated compression tights, arm sleeves, and base-layer tops. Power-stretch nylon-spandex, bonded seams, UV protection.
How an order runs
Every order follows the same five steps, with one English-speaking project manager from first email through final shipment.
Inquiry & Quote
Send a tech pack, reference photos, or just a description. We reply within 24 hours with a quote covering fabric, construction, decoration, and packaging. Quoting is free.
Sampling
1–3 samples in 7–14 days, made in the same Guangdong factory that will run your bulk. One revision round included. Sample fees are credited against your first bulk order.
Bulk Production
25–35 days depending on complexity and quantity. In-line QC at cutting, sewing, printing, and finishing. Progress photos at each milestone.
Final QC & Packing
Pre-shipment inspection with random sampling by order size. Measurements, stitching, colour, labelling, and packaging checked against your approved sample. Report shared before dispatch.
Shipping
FOB Guangzhou, CIF to your port, or DDP to your door. Sea freight 15–35 days by destination; air express available. Tracking provided on dispatch.
Guangdong compared to other Chinese apparel provinces
China has several garment-exporting provinces, each with different strengths. Guangdong leads on sportswear and activewear production; Zhejiang and Jiangsu are stronger in formal and mass-market apparel.
| Factor | Guangdong | Zhejiang | Fujian | Jiangsu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main hub | Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen | Hangzhou, Yiwu, Shaoxing | Quanzhou, Jinjiang, Xiamen | Wuxi, Changshu, Nantong |
| Apparel speciality | Sportswear, activewear, knit stretch | Woven shirts, small goods, e-commerce basics | Footwear, mass-market sportswear | Down jackets, woven outerwear, OEM for global brands |
| Fabric sourcing | Zhongda market — largest knit and stretch fabric cluster | Shaoxing — largest woven fabric and dyeing cluster | Strong local polyester knit supply | Good for woven and down-proof fabrics |
| Typical MOQ | 300 pcs per style | 500–1,000 pcs per style | 1,000–3,000 pcs per style | 500–1,000 pcs per style |
| Export route | Nansha / Yantian ports, Baiyun Airport | Ningbo port, Shanghai port | Xiamen port | Shanghai port |
Shipping from Guangdong
Goods leave Guangdong through Nansha or Shenzhen Yantian by sea, or through Baiyun International Airport by air. We quote on whichever Incoterm suits how much of the freight you want to handle yourself.
FOB
We deliver to Guangzhou or Shenzhen port and clear export. You arrange the freight. Most common for experienced importers with their own forwarder.
CIF
We arrange sea freight to your port and cover insurance. You handle customs clearance and delivery at your end.
DDP
Door to door. We handle export, freight, import customs, and duty. Simplest option for a first order.
Need units before your custom run lands? 100+ ready-to-ship wholesale styles sit in our Guangdong warehouse, dispatched in 3–7 days.
Browse wholesale activewear →Factory audited, certified fabrics available
SMETA social-compliance audit by Bureau Veritas. GRS, OEKO-TEX, and GOTS certified fabrics available through our supplier network.
Your Lead Times
| Stage | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Sample | 7–14 days |
| Bulk (300–3,000 pcs) | 25–35 days |
| Reorder | 15–25 days |
Your MOQ by Category
| Category | MOQ |
|---|---|
| T-Shirts | 300 pcs/style |
| Hoodies | 300 pcs/style |
| Joggers & Pants | 300 pcs/style |
| Gym Shorts | 300 pcs/style |
| Leggings | 300 pcs/style |
| Polos | 300 pcs/style |
| Teamwear | 300 pcs/style |
Standard MOQ is 300 pcs per style, custom size chart on our base patterns. Small trial runs from 100 pcs are available on blank styles with your logo.
Visit before you commit — anytime.
Tour the factory at sampling, pre-production, or during bulk. Most clients drop by at least once.
India · Oct 2023
Factory floor visit before bulk production. The client checked sewing lines, workmanship details, and our in-house QC process.
Ireland · Apr 2025
Showroom visit for activewear sampling. Confirmed fabric options, fit direction, logo placement, and sample development plan.
Saudi Arabia · Feb 2025
Tech Pack review & sampling kickoff. Reviewed the client's Tech Pack, matched suitable fabrics based on his requirements, and confirmed colors before sample development.
India · Oct 2023
Fabric pre-shrinking process review. We walked the client through how bulk fabrics are pre-shrunk before cutting, with temperature and speed adjusted by fabric type for better shrinkage control.
Mexico · Oct 2025
Yoga wear style & color selection. A Canton Fair buyer visited our showroom, selected existing yoga wear styles, and confirmed bulk color options for the next stage.
India · Oct 2025
Private activewear brand development. Discussed fabric requirements, fitting expectations, and suitable performance fabrics for different training intensities before style development.
Your English-speaking team from sample to bulk
Direct English communication from sampling through bulk. No handoffs, no lost context.
Sunny
Sales & Project Lead
Hebe
Sales
Xiao Wang
Pattern Maker
Hai Qiu
Merchandiser
Frequently Asked Questions
Where in Guangdong is your factory?
Our showroom and offices are in Guangzhou's Yuexiu District — Room DTC 310, Liuhua Apparel Digital Trade Center, 166 Zhanqian Road, directly across from Guangzhou Railway Station. The production facility is a separate 8,000 m² site with 24 sewing lines. Both are in Guangzhou, within the Pearl River Delta manufacturing belt.
Why choose Guangdong over other Chinese provinces for sportswear?
Guangdong has China's largest stretch-knit fabric market (Zhongda), the densest concentration of sportswear factories, two major container ports, an international airport, and the Canton Fair. The full supply chain — fabric, trims, sewing, printing, packaging, shipping — sits within a two-hour drive.
What is the difference between ordering from Guangzhou and Dongguan?
Guangzhou is stronger for full-package OEM/ODM with broad fabric sourcing. Dongguan's Humen Town specialises in seamless knitting and bonding for second-skin leggings and sports bras. The two cities are 45 minutes apart by rail, so many orders combine Guangzhou fabric with Dongguan production.
Can I visit factories in multiple Guangdong cities in one trip?
Yes. Most buyers spend a morning at our Guangzhou showroom and factory, then visit Dongguan or Shenzhen in the afternoon or the next day. We arrange transport between cities and translation throughout. Tell us your travel dates and what you want to see, and we will plan the itinerary.
What is your MOQ and how fast are samples?
300 pieces per style per colour for custom manufacturing. If you only want your logo on an existing blank, we can start at 100 pieces per style per colour. Samples take 7–14 days including one revision round, made in the same factory that runs your bulk.
Are you a factory or a trading company?
A factory. We have manufactured sportswear in Guangdong since 1997 and hold a current SMETA (Sedex) social-compliance audit run by Bureau Veritas under our company name — Guangzhou Yueyi Sportswear Co., Ltd. We share the audit report and business license on request, and you are welcome to walk the production floor yourself.
What sportswear categories do you produce?
Activewear and gym wear, yoga and pilates wear, hoodies and sweatshirts, joggers and sweatpants, t-shirts and tops, polo shirts, shorts, tracksuits, and compression and base layers. All available for OEM, ODM, and private label with custom fabric, logos, labelling, and packaging.
How do you ship from Guangdong?
Sea freight leaves through Nansha port in Guangzhou or Yantian port in Shenzhen, taking 15–35 days depending on destination. Air freight goes through Baiyun International Airport. We quote FOB Guangzhou, CIF to your port, or DDP to your door.
Do you source seamless activewear from Dongguan?
We work with seamless knitting partners in Dongguan's Humen cluster and can handle seamless leggings, sports bras, and crop tops alongside our cut-and-sew production. Your project manager coordinates across facilities so you deal with a single point of contact regardless of construction method.
What are your payment terms?
Standard terms are a 30–50% deposit to start production with the balance before shipment, by bank transfer (T/T). Orders under 1,000 USD are paid in full up front. Sample fees are paid upfront and credited against your first bulk order when agreed in advance.
Get your quote started
Send us your tech pack or tell us what you need. We respond within 24 hours.
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Guangzhou Yueyi Sportswear Co., Ltd
Room DTC 310, Liuhua Apparel Digital Trade Center, 166 Zhanqian Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510010, China
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