To manufacture custom yoga shorts, activewear brands must focus on fabric stretch recovery, waistband stability, and anti-sheer performance — not just aesthetics.
From my experience, yoga shorts fail when brands:
This guide explains how to manufacture yoga shorts that actually perform in real movement.
Yoga shorts are:
Because they’re tighter and shorter than leggings, fit and fabric flaws show instantly — making manufacturing quality critical.
I’ve worked with brands producing:
The most common surprise brands face:
Yoga shorts are harder to get right than leggings.
Shorter inseams amplify every fit and fabric issue.
Before contacting factories, brands should define:
Clear decisions reduce sampling time and cost.
Fabric performance is the foundation of good yoga shorts.
| Fabric Type | Typical Blend | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon / Spandex | 75–80% / 20–25% | Premium yoga shorts |
| Polyester / Spandex | 85–90% / 10–15% | Cost-efficient lines |
| Brushed fabrics | Nylon blends | Soft, studio wear |
| Ribbed knits | Nylon blends | Fashion-forward yoga |
Key requirements:
Critical fit points:
Construction details:
Yoga shorts must be tested in motion, not just standing.
Typical production flow:
Never skip squat tests and wash tests during sampling.
Yoga shorts punish shortcuts.
Specializes in yoga and fitness bottoms with strong fabric testing and QC.
Best for: Activewear brands focused on fit and performance.
Flexible private label and OEM yoga shorts production.
Best for: Startups and mid-size brands.
Wide fabric selection and scalable production.
Best for: Brands planning growth.
👉 Alanic
International sportswear supplier with large-scale production capacity.
Best for: Established brands with volume demand.
Private label and OEM gym apparel solutions.
Best for: Budget-conscious activewear brands.
| Manufacturer | MOQ | Strength | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukigymwear | Low–Mid | Yoga fit expertise | Performance brands |
| Zega Apparel | Low | Flexibility | New brands |
| Appareify | Mid | Scale & fabric | Growing brands |
| Alanic | Mid–High | Large-scale capacity | Established brands |
| Gym Clothes | Low–Mid | Cost efficiency | Entry-level brands |
The right factory reduces returns — and builds trust.
Q: What is the MOQ for custom yoga shorts?
A: Usually 100–300 pcs per style.
Q: Are yoga shorts harder to manufacture than leggings?
A: Yes — shorter length exposes fit and fabric issues faster.
Q: Can yoga shorts be private label or OEM?
A: Yes, both models are common.
If you’re developing custom yoga shorts for your activewear brand and want reliable fit, fabric performance, and stable production,
👉 Fukigymwear supports brands from sampling to bulk manufacturing.
We focus on real movement performance — not just appearance.