Table of Contents
- Quick Answer
- What “Cost Breakdown” Really Means
- What I’ve Learned Quoting Yoga Shorts
- Typical Cost Structure of Yoga Shorts
- How Each Component Affects Your Final Price
- Where Brands Usually Overspend
- Recommended Yoga Shorts Manufacturers
- Factory Cost Comparison Table
- How to Control Cost Without Killing Quality
- FAQs
- Work With Fukigymwear
Quick Answer
For most custom yoga shorts:
- Basic OEM cost: $6 – $10 / piece
- Mid-range performance: $10 – $16 / piece
- Premium technical shorts: $16 – $25+ / piece
From my experience, brands don’t fail because yoga shorts are “expensive.”
They fail because they don’t understand where the money actually goes.
When you understand the structure, you can control cost without sacrificing performance.
What “Cost Breakdown” Really Means
When factories quote a price, that number includes:
- Fabric & trim
- Cutting & sewing labor
- Pattern & development amortization
- QC & packing
- Overhead & margin
If you only negotiate the final number, you lose leverage.
When you understand which layer is driving cost, you can redesign intelligently.
What I’ve Learned Quoting Yoga Shorts
Across hundreds of quotes, I see two types of buyers:
Blind buyers
- Compare only unit price
- Ignore fabric behavior
- Skip cost drivers
- End up reworking
Strategic buyers
- Ask for fabric GSM options
- Compare waistband construction
- Adjust seam complexity
- Control packaging level
The second group launches faster and keeps margin.
Typical Cost Structure of Yoga Shorts
| Cost Component | Share of Total Cost |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 35% – 45% |
| Labor | 20% – 30% |
| Trims & Elastic | 5% – 10% |
| Pattern & Sampling | 3% – 6% |
| QC & Packing | 5% – 8% |
| Factory Margin | 8% – 15% |
Fabric and labor drive over 65% of your price.
How Each Component Affects Your Final Price
| Decision | Cost Impact |
|---|---|
| Nylon vs Polyester | +20–40% |
| Brushed fabric | +10–15% |
| Double waistband | +8–12% |
| Gusset panel | +5–8% |
| Seamless knit | +25–40% |
| Branded packaging | +$0.30–$0.80 |
Most “expensive” shorts are expensive because of construction choices, not factory greed.
Where Brands Usually Overspend
| Mistake | Hidden Cost |
|---|---|
| Over-spec fabric | Unnecessary premium |
| Too many panels | Labor inflation |
| Complex branding | Slow production |
| Frequent design changes | Re-sampling |
| Small MOQs | High per-unit cost |
Good cost control is about simplifying where it doesn’t hurt performance.
Recommended Yoga Shorts Manufacturers
1. Fukigymwear – Cost-Controlled Yoga Shorts OEM
Transparent costing, flexible MOQs, and performance-focused engineering.
Best for: Brands balancing price and performance.
2. Eclat – Technical Fabric Manufacturing
👉 Eclat
Advanced knit development for premium yoga shorts.
Best for: Fabric-driven collections.
3. Regina Miracle – Seamless & Sculpting Shorts
Specialists in seamless and body-sculpting activewear.
Best for: Seamless or contour styles.
4. MAS Holdings – Enterprise Performance OEM
Global leader in high-performance apparel.
Best for: Premium and technical programs.
5. Shenzhou International – High-Volume Manufacturing
One of the world’s largest knitwear manufacturers.
Best for: Large-scale, cost-efficient programs.
Factory Cost Comparison Table
| Factory | MOQ | Typical Price Range | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukigymwear | 100–300 | $7 – $14 | Growing brands |
| Eclat | 800+ | $14 – $22 | Premium fabric |
| Regina Miracle | 500+ | $12 – $20 | Seamless |
| MAS Holdings | 1,000+ | $16 – $25+ | High performance |
| Shenzhou International | 2,000+ | $6 – $12 | Mass volume |
How to Control Cost Without Killing Quality
- Start with poly-spandex instead of nylon
- Use a single-layer waistband in early drops
- Limit panel count
- Lock 1–2 core styles
- Increase MOQ gradually
The goal is not “cheap shorts.”
The goal is profitable shorts that perform.
FAQs
Q: Why do quotes vary so much?
A: Fabric grade, construction, and MOQ change everything.
Q: Can I hit under $8 per piece?
A: Yes—with poly fabric, simple construction, and MOQ above 500.
Q: Are premium shorts worth it?
A: Only if your brand story supports the margin.
Work With Fukigymwear
If you want to understand where your yoga shorts budget really goes
and build products that are profitable and perform—
👉 Fukigymwear
offers transparent yoga shorts OEM with flexible MOQs, fabric options, and real cost control.
