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Activewear and athleisure manufacturer in Turkey
We manufacture performance activewear and athleisure in Izmir, Turkey for European and American fitness, yoga and outdoor brands. Full-package production from fabric development to export: 4-way stretch, moisture management, quick-dry technology, 150 pcs minimum.
Production specifications
| Fabric weight | 140 to 320 gsm |
| Performance fabrics | 4-way stretch, moisture-wicking, quick-dry, anti-odour, UV protection |
| Compositions | Polyester–elastane, nylon–elastane, cotton–lycra blends, recycled polyester |
| MOQ | 150 pcs per colour, per style |
| Sample lead time | 10 to 14 business days |
| Bulk lead time | 30 to 40 business days after sample approval |
| Delivery to EU | 4 days by truck (Izmir to Milano) |
| EU duty | 0% on eligible garments under Customs Union (A.TR) |
What we produce
Leggings and tights
High-waist, seamless or cut-and-sew. Squat-proof fabrics with 4-way stretch. Compression and everyday options.
Sports bras
Low, medium and high impact. Moulded cup, racerback and cross-back constructions.
Performance tops
Crew neck, tank and long-sleeve options. Moisture-wicking and quick-dry knit fabrics.
Track pants and joggers
Tapered fit, side-panel construction. French terry, interlock or woven stretch.
Shorts
Running shorts with liner, cycling shorts, training shorts. Bonded hems available.
Outerwear
Lightweight windbreakers, softshell jackets and layering pieces for outdoor training.
Technical features and capabilities
- Flatlock and bonded seams for comfort
- Sublimation printing for all-over patterns
- Reflective details and heat-transfer logos
- Hidden pockets with zipper closure
- Gusseted crotch and articulated knees
- Custom elastic waistbands with jacquard branding
- Recycled polyester and sustainable fabric options
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabrics available
Why produce activewear in Turkey
Turkey is one of Europe's largest performance fabric producers. Knitting mills in the Izmir and Denizli regions supply polyester–elastane and nylon–elastane to global sportswear brands.
Eligible garments enter the EU at 0% duty under the Turkey–EU Customs Union. Road freight reaches Milano in 4 days.
Turkey is one of the world's leading organic cotton sourcing regions, with growing capacity in recycled polyester and sustainable performance fabrics.
Full vertical supply chain within one region: yarn spinning, knitting, dyeing, finishing, cut-and-sew and printing.
Lower minimum quantities than East Asia: we produce from 150 pcs per colour, making Turkey ideal for emerging activewear brands testing new lines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for activewear?
150 pieces per colour, per style. For a first collaboration, we can discuss flexible trial quantities.
Can you develop custom performance fabrics?
Yes. We work with knitting mills in the Izmir and Denizli regions to develop custom fabric constructions, weights and finishes to match your technical requirements.
Do you offer sustainable activewear options?
We can source recycled polyester, organic cotton blends and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabrics. GOTS certification is available on request.
Can you do seamless activewear?
We produce both cut-and-sew and seamless constructions. Seamless is available for leggings, sports bras and tops.
What printing techniques work best for activewear?
Sublimation for all-over prints, heat transfer for logos and details, screen printing for solid designs. We advise based on your design and fabric choice.
How does quality control work?
Inline QC at cutting, sewing and finishing. AQL 2.5 final inspection before packing. QC reports with photos available on request.
Ready to produce your activewear in Turkey?
Send us your tech pack, mood board or reference images. We will come back with fabric options, pricing and a production timeline.
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