When fitness brands ask “Where are custom leggings made?,” they’re really asking about quality, ethics, cost, and scalability.
From my experience in sourcing activewear for multiple brands, the production location directly impacts:
In 2025, leggings are made in a handful of global hubs — from Southeast Asia (China, Vietnam) to Turkey, Portugal, and even Mexico — but the best partner depends on your brand priorities.
Below you’ll find real suppliers with links, typical production regions, and when to choose each one.
I used to overlook “where” and focus only on price. After seeing frequent quality inconsistencies, I learned that:
For fitness brands, a factory’s country of origin is not just geography — it’s a proxy for quality expectations.
Fukigymwear works with factories in China and Vietnam, where technical performance fabrics are widely available, and production lines are optimized for activewear.
👉 Gymshark
Gymshark, while a brand rather than an OEM, contracts production in countries like Bangladesh and Turkey due to strong garment manufacturing infrastructure.
👉 Alo Yoga
Alo Yoga combines sourcing in China for performance fabrics with finishing or quality oversight in the USA and Canada.
👉 Athleta
Athleta (Gap Inc.) mixes production across Mexico and the USA, emphasizing ethical practices and shorter logistics chains.
Lululemon’s leggings are developed in Canada, with production in multiple Asian countries (China, Cambodia, Indonesia) depending on fabric and capacity.
| Supplier | Production Regions | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukigymwear | China, Vietnam | Startup OEMs | Flexible MOQ, customization |
| Gymshark | Bangladesh, Turkey | Performance Brand Model | Scalable, cost-efficient |
| Alo Yoga | China, USA/Canada | Premium / Fashion | High quality + styling |
| Athleta | Mexico, USA | Ethical / Nearshore | Faster logistics, ethical focus |
| Lululemon | Canada, Asia | Benchmarks / Research | High performance R&D |
Here’s how I guide founders when choosing where their leggings are made:
Consider suppliers with China or Bangladesh production — strong fabric sourcing and lower labor costs.
Mexico and the USA help you shorten logistics and meet stricter compliance standards.
Canada oversight + Asian production mixes often deliver best material innovation.
Turkey’s garment infrastructure and Southeast Asia’s capacity work well.
Q: Do leggings made in China have worse quality?
A: Not necessarily. Many top performance fabrics and technical machines are located in China; quality depends on the specific factory, not country alone.
Q: What country is best for eco-friendly leggings?
A: Mexico and parts of Europe (like Portugal) often enforce stricter environmental standards, which helps eco-focused brands.
Q: Will production location affect shipping cost?
A: Yes—nearshore production (Mexico/USA) usually offers lower lead time and freight costs than Asia.
If you’re building or scaling a custom leggings brand,
👉 Fukigymwear offers full OEM support — from sourcing fabrics in Asia to full private label production.
We help brands align quality, fit, and logistics so your products perform and sell.