Sportswear Manufacturing for the UK

Custom sportswear, manufactured and delivered to the UK.

We manufacture activewear for UK brands and retailers — t-shirts, hoodies, joggers, yoga wear, and leggings from MOQ 300 pieces per style. Sea freight to Felixstowe or Southampton in 18–25 days. Standard UK import duty on knitted sportswear is 12%, though GSP preferences may apply. FOB, CIF, and DDP shipping terms available.

300

pcs MOQ

25–40d

to UK

DDP

door-to-door

Custom sportswear, manufactured and delivered to the UK.

Why UK brands source from Guangzhou

Proven Sea Route

Guangzhou to Felixstowe or Southampton is 18–25 days by sea — a well-established trade lane with frequent sailings and reliable transit times for bulk sportswear shipments.

UK Import Duty

Standard UK import duty on knitted sportswear is 12%. The UK Global Tariff and GSP schemes may reduce rates on qualifying goods. We provide full HS code classification to help your customs broker.

UK/EU Sizing Expertise

We stock XL, 2XL, and 3XL blanks and build size runs for the UK market. Our patterns are graded for Western body proportions with UK/EU sizing labels and care instructions.

Strong Textile Trade History

The UK has sourced garments from Guangdong province for decades. Established logistics infrastructure, freight forwarder networks, and customs procedures make the supply chain predictable.

What we manufacture for the UK market

T-Shirts

170–280 gsm combed cotton. Crew neck, V-neck, oversized. Screen print, DTG, embroidery.

Hoodies & Sweatshirts

280–400 gsm french terry and fleece. Pullover, zip-up, quarter-zip, crewneck.

Joggers & Sweatpants

French terry or fleece. Tapered, straight-leg, cargo. Matching sets available.

Yoga & Studio Wear

Nylon-spandex and polyester-spandex. Leggings, sports bras, tank tops, crop tops.

Leggings & Tights

Compression and fashion leggings. High-waist, mid-waist. Squat-proof fabric testing.

Gym Shorts

5-inch and 7-inch inseam. Mesh lining, zip pockets, moisture-wicking fabric.

Shipping to the United Kingdom

Method Transit Time Cost Level Best For
Sea Freight (FCL) 18–25 days Lowest Orders over 3,000 pcs (fills a 20ft container)
Sea Freight (LCL) 25–35 days Low Orders 300–3,000 pcs (shared container)
Air Freight 7–10 days Medium Urgent restocks, samples, small quantities
Express Courier 4–6 days Highest Samples, prototypes, urgent small parcels

How it works

1

Inquiry

Send us your tech pack, reference images, or product idea. We'll reply within 24 hours with a preliminary quote.

2

Sampling

We produce 1–3 samples in 7–14 days. You approve fit, fabric, and construction before bulk.

3

Production

Bulk production takes 25–35 days depending on complexity and quantity. QC at every stage.

4

Delivery

We ship to London, Manchester, Birmingham, or any UK address. FOB, CIF, or DDP terms.

Certified & audited:

Sedex SMETA Bureau Veritas Global Recycled Standard GOTS REPREVE LYCRA SPORT

Your quality benchmarks on every batch

Standards we run to on every order — not just samples. Audited by Bureau Veritas (SMETA, 2022–2024).

ΔE ≤ 2

Pantone color match

Lab-measured against reference swatch

< 3%

Shrinkage after wash

Pre-shrunk fabrics, 5-cycle wash test

4–5

Color fastness grade

ISO 105 wash, rub, light

AQL 2.5

Pre-shipment inspection

Major + minor defects sampled

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UK import duty on sportswear from China?

Standard UK import duty on knitted sportswear (hoodies, t-shirts, joggers, leggings) is 12% under the UK Global Tariff. Woven garments may carry different rates. We provide HS code classification for each product so your customs broker can confirm the exact duty applicable to your order.

How long does shipping from Guangzhou to the UK take?

Sea freight takes 18–25 days to Felixstowe or Southampton. LCL (shared container) adds a few days for consolidation. Air freight takes 7–10 days. Express courier is 4–6 days for samples and small quantities.

What is the minimum order quantity?

300 pieces per style per color for custom manufacturing (your fabric, color, and label). For adding your logo to our existing blank styles, the minimum is 100 pieces per style per color.

Do you ship DDP to the UK?

Yes. We offer DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to any address in the United Kingdom. We handle freight, customs clearance, and duty payment. You receive the goods at your warehouse with no import paperwork to manage.

Can you match UK sizing standards?

Yes. We grade our patterns for Western body proportions and stock XL through 3XL blanks. We produce UK/EU size labels and care instructions. If you have your own size chart, we manufacture to your exact specifications.

Get your quote started

Send us your tech pack or tell us what you need. We respond within 24 hours.

WeChat / WhatsApp

+86 18666903622

Office & Showroom

Guangzhou Yueyi Sportswear Co., Ltd

Room DTC 310, Liuhua Apparel Digital Trade Center, 166 Zhanqian Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 510010, China

We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours during business days.