As someone who works directly with OEM factories producing training apparel, performance tops, and compression gear, I often get asked:
“Where is Under Armour made today?”
This guide explains UA’s current manufacturing countries, what each region specializes in, and how the brand keeps quality consistent worldwide — written in a simple, beginner-friendly way with real industry insight.
Table of Contents
- Quick Answer
- 1. Where Under Armour Produces Now
- 2. What Each Country Specializes In
- 3. Why Under Armour Uses a Multi-Country Strategy
- 4. How UA Maintains Quality Across Factories
- FAQs
- Related Links
Quick Answer
Under Armour is currently made in Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Jordan, Cambodia, the Philippines, and a few smaller sourcing regions.
UA chooses factories based on technical fabric capability, cost balance, production speed, and long-term reliability — not just low labor cost.
External references:
- UA Official Site: https://www.underarmour.com
- UA Help (Product Info): https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/help
1. Where Under Armour Produces Now
Based on OEM factory benchmarks and updated sourcing trends:
Primary Production Hubs
- Vietnam → Training apparel, leggings, compression gear
- China → Technical fabrics, seamless, engineered base layers
- Indonesia → Footwear + cushioned midsoles
- Jordan → Team sports apparel
- Cambodia → Lightweight knits, T-shirts
- Philippines → Performance tops
OEM Insight:
Vietnam and China remain UA’s strongest partners for advanced performance gear due to their knitting, lamination, and compression-tech expertise.
2. What Each Country Specializes In
| Country | Strengths | Typical UA Products |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | Precise stitching, strong QC, scalable volume | Leggings, compression tops |
| China | Advanced fabric mills, seamless tech, bonding | HeatGear, base layers |
| Indonesia | Footwear midsole molding | UA running shoes |
| Jordan | Large uniform factories | Team jerseys |
| Cambodia | Lightweight knit specialists | Training tees |
| Philippines | Skilled technical operators | Performance tops |
Takeaway:
UA matches product type with factory capability, which is why fit and quality remain consistent.
3. Why Under Armour Uses a Multi-Country Strategy
✔ Diversified supply chain
Reduces risk from delays and geopolitical issues.
✔ Access to specialized machinery
Seamless knitting, heat-transfer bonding, compression shaping.
✔ Cost + quality balance
UA competes in the mid-premium market, so production must be efficient without sacrificing performance.
✔ Faster product cycles
Multi-region sourcing shortens development and delivery time.
4. How UA Maintains Quality Across Factories
From my first-hand OEM experience:
UA uses consistent global standards:
- strict fabric tests (stretch recovery, moisture-wicking, pilling)
- size-spec enforcement through tech packs and fit blocks
- multi-step prototype approval
- stitching rules for compression gear
- third-party audits for compliance
OEM Insight:
Compression gear’s “tight feel” is intentional and engineered — not a sizing mistake.
FAQs
Q1: Is all Under Armour still made in Asia?
Mostly yes, but footwear and uniforms use a wider geographic mix.
Q2: Does UA make anything in the USA?
Very limited — mostly innovation/testing, not mass production.
Q3: Does manufacturing country affect UA quality?
Not significantly. UA’s QC system keeps specs consistent across regions.
Q4: Why is Vietnam so important to UA?
It has the strongest balance of cost, skill, and large production lines for performance apparel.
Related Links
- Under Armour Official: https://www.underarmour.com
- UA New Arrivals: https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/c/new-arrivals
- OEM / Activewear Manufacturing Support: https://fukigymwear.com
