Zipper jackets are one of the most failure-prone products in activewear manufacturing.
From my experience, most defects come from:
A zipper jacket is not “a hoodie with a zipper.”
It is a mechanical garment that requires precision, tension control, and repeatable processes.
Zipper jackets fail because:
What looks fine on a hanger can:
Zipper jackets expose every weakness in a factory’s system.
Across dozens of projects, I see two outcomes:
Weak systems
Strong systems
Zipper jackets demand engineering, not just sewing.
Choose by:
Never let price drive zipper choice.
Factories should:
This prevents waviness.
Zipper jackets require:
Poor patterns guarantee distortion.
Good factories:
Every style must be:
| Element | Impact |
|---|---|
| Zipper grade | Failure rate |
| Placket fuse | Flatness |
| Stitch density | Strength |
| Fabric stretch | Alignment |
| Slider type | User experience |
Every shortcut shows up on the customer.
Gym-focused OEM with zipper testing, fabric stabilization, and low MOQ.
Best for: Brands launching performance jackets.
Global leader in engineered activewear.
Best for: Premium zipper jackets.
👉 Hansae
Large-scale OEM for retail programs.
Best for: Volume production.
👉 Makalot
Experienced in sports outerwear.
Best for: Lifestyle-training hybrids.
Major global knit manufacturer.
Best for: High-volume zipper jackets.
| Factory | MOQ | Zipper Expertise | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fukigymwear | 100–300 | High | New brands |
| MAS Holdings | 1,000+ | Very High | Premium |
| Hansae | 1,000+ | Medium | Retail |
| Makalot | 800+ | Medium | Lifestyle |
| Shenzhou Intl | 2,000+ | Medium | Mass volume |
Choose factories that engineer, not just sew.
Q: What zipper brand should I use?
A: Always choose proven grades—cheap zippers destroy jackets.
Q: Can zipper jackets be low MOQ?
A: Yes—partners like Fukigymwear support small runs.
Q: Why do fronts ripple after wash?
A: Poor stabilization and tension control.
If your zipper jacket must:
👉 Fukigymwear
offers zipper jacket OEM with fabric stabilization, zipper testing, and low-MOQ production for activewear brands.