As someone deeply involved in apparel manufacturing, I often get asked:
“Where exactly does Nike make its clothes and shoes today?”
By 2025, Nike’s supply chain has evolved significantly — shifting from China to Vietnam and other Asian hubs. Let’s unpack what this means for quality, ethics, and the global apparel landscape.
In 2025, Nike manufactures most of its sportswear in Vietnam, Indonesia, and China, with smaller production in Cambodia, Thailand, and Central America.
This diversified structure helps Nike balance cost efficiency, global reach, and risk management.
Over 90% of Nike’s footwear and apparel are made in Asia — primarily Vietnam (25%) and China (24%).
Nike doesn’t own its factories — instead, it partners with over 650 independent suppliers in 35 countries.
According to Nike’s 2025 sustainability report:
| Region | % of Total Production | Main Products |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | ~25% | Footwear, apparel |
| China | ~24% | Apparel, accessories |
| Indonesia | ~20% | Footwear |
| Cambodia & Thailand | ~10% | Apparel |
| Central & South America | ~8% | Jerseys, footwear |
| Others (USA, EU) | ~3% | Limited runs, prototyping |
This structure gives Nike resilience — if one region faces tariffs or disruptions, others can ramp up production quickly.
From 2010 to 2025, Nike gradually shifted part of its production from China to Vietnam and Indonesia.
Here’s why:
Vietnam is now Nike’s largest single manufacturing base for footwear — overtaking China for the first time in history.
Each production hub plays a distinct role:
| Country | Strength | Main Products |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | Cost-effective labor, advanced logistics | Shoes, yoga wear, sports tops |
| Indonesia | Skilled footwear factories | Running shoes, training gear |
| China | Technical textiles, large-scale capacity | High-performance apparel |
| Cambodia | Lower-cost cut-and-sew production | Leggings, basics |
| Thailand | Quality control and packaging | Finished goods assembly |
| Mexico & Honduras | Nearshore for the Americas | Jerseys, quick-turn items |
Nike’s large-scale manufacturing has often drawn attention to labor conditions — but the company continues to improve transparency.
Ethical manufacturing is no longer optional — it’s part of Nike’s global business model.
From my work with OEM/ODM clients, Nike’s approach offers three lessons:
Smaller brands can’t match Nike’s scale, but they can replicate its ethics and agility.
Q1: Does Nike still make anything in the USA?
Yes — but only prototypes, limited-edition shoes, and some sports uniforms.
Q2: Are Nike clothes made ethically?
Nike uses third-party audits and sustainability goals to ensure fair labor and eco standards.
Q3: Which brand has the most similar production model to Nike?
Adidas and Puma follow comparable multi-country outsourcing models.
Q4: Why not bring manufacturing back to the U.S.?
High labor costs and limited textile infrastructure make large-scale domestic production impractical.
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Like Nike, we value innovation and quality — but we help brands achieve it sustainably and at a manageable scale.
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