Where Does Adidas Produce Its Training and Gym Apparel?

Adidas is one of the world’s largest sportswear manufacturers, and its production network spreads across multiple countries.
As someone who works closely with OEM and performance apparel factories, I often see how Adidas operates differently from smaller brands — especially in sourcing, quality control, and regional specialization.

This article explains where Adidas produces its training and gym apparel, why those regions matter, and what new brands can learn from its global manufacturing model.

Table of Contents

• Quick Answer
• 1. Adidas’ Global Production Regions
• 2. Why Adidas Uses Multiple Countries for Gym Apparel
• 3. Manufacturing Strengths by Region
• 4. What New Brands Can Learn From Adidas’ Sourcing Strategy
• FAQs
• Partnering With FuKi Gymwear

Quick Answer

✅ Adidas produces its training and gym apparel mainly in Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Turkey — each chosen for specific strengths like technical sewing, material availability, or cost efficiency.

💬 From my OEM experience, Adidas succeeds because it spreads production across regions instead of relying on a single country.

1. Adidas’ Global Production Regions

Adidas uses a multi-country manufacturing model to produce its gym and training apparel.

💬 Adidas chooses each region based on specialization, not just cost.

2. Why Adidas Uses Multiple Countries for Gym Apparel

Adidas diversifies its production for three main reasons:

✔ 1. Efficiency

Different countries excel in different stages of activewear making — fabric knitting, lamination, seamless, compression, etc.

✔ 2. Risk Reduction

Political or logistic interruptions in one region don’t stop global supply.

✔ 3. Speed

Nearshoring (like Turkey) helps Adidas restock Europe quickly.

💬 In manufacturing, this is called a distributed sourcing strategy — something new brands should copy.

3. Manufacturing Strengths by Region

Here’s how each country contributes to Adidas’ training and gym apparel:

💬 Adidas uses a “best-country-for-each-category” model — far more strategic than one-location brands.

4. What New Brands Can Learn From Adidas’ Sourcing Strategy

If you’re building a fitness brand, here are key lessons:

• 🌍 Don’t rely on one factory or country
• 🧵 Match fabric + category to the right region
• 🚚 Add nearshore options for quicker restocks
• 🧪 Choose suppliers with testing capacity
• 🔁 Create long-term partnerships, not one-off orders
• ♻️ Use sustainable materials to match market demand

💬 Adidas scales globally because its supply chain is both flexible and specialized.

FAQs

Q1: Where does Adidas produce most of its gym apparel?
Mainly Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Turkey.

Q2: Why doesn’t Adidas manufacture everything in one country?
To reduce risk, optimize cost, and use regional strengths.

Q3: Is Adidas production sustainable?
Yes — many factories now use recycled polyester and low-impact dyeing.

Q4: Are Adidas factories different from normal OEMs?
Yes — they follow strict compliance, QC, and audit systems.

Partnering With FuKi Gymwear

If Adidas’ global sourcing strategy inspires your approach,
👉 FuKi Gymwear can support your brand with:

• High-quality gym & training apparel manufacturing
• Performance fabrics: compression, breathable knits, seamless
• Fast sampling + stable lead times
• Sustainable material options
• OEM & ODM design support

💬 A strong supply chain creates strong results — and we help brands build both.