Nike operates one of the largest and most diversified production networks in the global apparel industry.
Its sportswear is produced across multiple countries to balance cost, quality, capacity, and speed.
As someone who works with activewear OEM factories, I’ve seen how Nike’s manufacturing strategy shapes industry standards — especially in performance wear and large-scale sourcing.
This guide breaks down Nike’s production locations in a simple, structured way to help brands understand how modern sportswear supply chains work.
Nike manufactures most of its sportswear in Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka.
Each region specializes in different materials and product categories, allowing Nike to scale production while maintaining consistent performance quality.
💬 From my OEM experience, Nike succeeds because it spreads risk, uses region-specific expertise, and partners only with factories capable of strict compliance.
Nike works with 500+ factories across 40+ countries, but the main sportswear output comes from:
| Country | Why It’s Important |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | Nike’s largest production hub; advanced technical fabrics |
| China | High-tech manufacturing, specialty materials |
| Indonesia | Strong footwear + apparel capacity |
| Thailand | Performance fabrics & trims |
| Cambodia | Large scale apparel assembly |
| Sri Lanka | Premium sports bras & technical sewing |
💬 Many of Nike’s best seamless and performance pieces come from Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
Reduces dependencies on a single region.
Example: Sri Lanka excels in molding, bonding, and performance bras.
Different regions support different product cycles.
Not too high, not the cheapest — optimized for long-term stability.
Nike selects regions with strong labor and environmental capabilities.
💬 Nike doesn’t chase the cheapest factories — it partners with the most capable.
💬 Each region offers something Nike needs — no single country can do it all.
| Region | Strengths | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | Balanced cost + high tech | Leggings, seamless, running tops |
| China | Specialized materials | Premium performance fabrics |
| Indonesia | Large capacity | Training wear, sportswear sets |
| Sri Lanka | High-tech sewing | Bras, compression tops |
| Cambodia | Efficient scaling | Bulk cut-and-sew |
| Thailand | Fabric development | Moisture-wicking & stretch |
Diversify to reduce delays and risk.
Fabric-heavy? Choose China.
Seamless-focused? Choose Vietnam.
Match your collection to the region’s expertise.
Long-term partners deliver better quality.
This is Nike’s biggest advantage.
💬 Big brands grow fast because their supply chains are engineered — not improvised.
Q1: Where is most Nike apparel made today?
Mainly Vietnam, China, and Indonesia.
Q2: Does Nike still produce in China?
Yes — especially for high-tech and premium materials.
Q3: Is Nike moving production to new countries?
Yes, Southeast Asia continues to expand capacity.
Q4: Can smaller brands work with the same regions?
Absolutely — with the right factory and MOQ strategy.
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