Mastering Negotiations with Sportswear Manufacturers Negotiating with sportswear manufacturers requires strategic preparation and a mindset focused on collaboration. To achieve favorable terms for both parties, it’s essential to approach negotiations with a clear plan. Let’s explore some key strategies to…
Let’s cut through the noise. You’re not just stocking shelves—you’re building a brand reputation on reliability, performance, and values. When your retail buyers demand running apparel that *actually* delivers for serious athletes while ticking sustainability boxes, the fabric blend is…
The UK is home to a diverse array of sportswear manufacturers, each offering unique activewear solutions, from custom designs to eco-friendly options. Here’s an overview of the leading sportswear manufacturers in the UK: Umbro Company Overview Umbro, a prominent British…
You’re sitting there, sketchbook full, vision clear, but your gut’s tight because you know the next step — manufacturing — could make or break your brand. You’ve heard about Guangzhou. Everyone has. It’s where the magic happens, where your designs…
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not just shopping for a new pair of gym shorts. You’re probably thinking about starting something — maybe launching your own activewear brand, outfitting a local sports team, or supplying custom gear for…
Lululemon’s Global Manufacturing Setup I find how Lululemon organizes its manufacturing around the world very interesting. Since 2018, I have been watching how they spread their production across 19 different countries and work with over 60 special factories and companies. Their main…
I’ve spent the last hour doing what you asked: Googling “performance fabrics in equestrian show shirts”, digging through the top 10 results, reading the polished fluff, the sterile manufacturer copy, the SEO-gamed blog posts that sound like they were written…
Ever closed a deal feeling great about your new fitness line, only to have customers complain about pilling after three washes? Or watched margins evaporate when a “sustainable” fabric supplier couldn’t deliver consistent dye lots? You’re not alone. As a…
You know what drives me up the wall? Walking into a tack shop and seeing breeches that cost $280 — and knowing they were made with the same fabric as gym leggings, stitched by a factory that also does yoga…
Let’s cut through the fabric fluff: when you’re sourcing yoga pants at volume, that label claiming “80% polyester/20% spandex” is just the starting point. As a wholesale buyer or small business owner, you know the real challenge. It’s not just…