Manufacturing custom sports bras is primarily about support engineering, not just fabric or style.
From my experience, brands struggle with sports bras because they underestimate:
This guide explains how factories actually manufacture sports bras — and what brands must control to avoid fit failures, returns, and negative reviews.
Compared to leggings, sports bras:
A leggings fit issue might cause discomfort.
A sports bra fit issue causes lack of support or pain — which leads to immediate returns.
I’ve worked with brands producing:
The biggest mistake I see:
Brands design sports bras visually, not structurally.
A good-looking bra that lacks proper internal support will always fail in real workouts.
A high-quality sports bra must balance support, comfort, and durability.
| Element | What Matters | Why It’s Critical |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Stretch recovery | Prevents bounce |
| Elastic | Strength + rebound | Maintains support |
| Lining | Stability | Shapes and controls |
| Seams | Placement & strength | Prevents irritation |
| Straps | Width & elasticity | Distributes load |
Support comes from structure, not compression alone.
Factories first define:
Support level affects:
Common materials:
Elastic quality is often the deciding factor between good and bad sports bras.
Sports bras require:
Poor grading leads to:
Sampling stages include:
Fit testing should include:
QC focus points:
Sports bras require tighter QC than leggings.
Specializes in custom sports bras with controlled support engineering and fit development.
Best for: Performance and private label activewear brands.
Offers low-MOQ custom sports bra manufacturing.
Best for: Startups testing multiple designs.
Provides design, sampling, and domestic production support.
Best for: Brands prioritizing USA-made sports bras.
One-stop OEM solution for sports bras and gym wear.
Best for: Brands scaling bulk production.
👉 Alanic
Large-scale production with global capacity.
Best for: Established brands expanding internationally.
| Manufacturer | MOQ | Strength | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukigymwear | Low–Mid | Support engineering | Performance brands |
| Affix Apparel | Low | Custom flexibility | Startups |
| Argus Apparel | Mid | USA OEM | Domestic positioning |
| Hucai Sportswear | Mid–High | Cost efficiency | Bulk orders |
| Alanic | High | Scale & capacity | Global brands |
Choosing the wrong factory shows immediately in sports bras.
Q: What is the MOQ for custom sports bras?
A: Typically 100–300 pcs per style depending on structure and materials.
Q: Are sports bras harder to manufacture than leggings?
A: Yes — they require more structural engineering and tighter QC.
Q: Can support level be customized?
A: Absolutely. Support level is defined at the pattern and elastic stage.
If you’re developing custom sports bras and need a factory that understands support, fit, and consistency,
👉 Fukigymwear offers end-to-end manufacturing support — from development to bulk production.
We help brands build sports bras customers trust during real workouts.