Sustainable sportswear manufacturing: what we can prove
For us, sustainable sportswear manufacturing means three things you can check: every fabric we use is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified, every order is made to order from 1 piece, and every garment is printed, cut and sewn in our own factory in Aiud, Romania, in the EU. Production takes 2.5–4 weeks from artwork approval.
Which fabrics do you use, and what are they made of?
All our fabrics are GRS certified. The Global Recycled Standard verifies the recycled content and the chain of custody of a fabric, so your brand can name a certification rather than a slogan.
| Garment | Fabric |
|---|---|
| Jerseys and shorts | 100% recycled polyester or recycled polyester/elastane blend, per style |
| Running singlets | 100% recycled polyester or recycled polyester/elastane blend, per style |
| Rashguards | Italian Carvico Vita PL: 78% recycled polyester / 22% elastane, 190 g/m², UPF 50+, OEKO-TEX |
We confirm the exact fabric per style in your quote, and you approve it on a physical sample before bulk production.
What does “made to order from 1 piece” change?
We make what you order, from 1 piece on our existing cuts. You don’t have to pre-buy a season to reach a minimum, so you can test a design, launch a small drop and restock one size at a time. Your pattern and artwork stay on file, so every restock is made to the same approved spec. Volume discounts apply to larger orders.
Where is everything made?
In our own factory in Aiud, Romania. We’ve produced custom sublimated sportswear there since 2002, and the pattern, sample, sublimation, cutting and sewing all happen in-house, with no partner factories. Because it’s one factory, you know exactly where your garments are made. That matters when a retailer or a customer asks.
How does sublimation printing work?
The ink turns into a gas and bonds with the polyester fibre, so the design becomes part of the fabric instead of sitting on top of it. That’s why every fabric we print is polyester-based. Pantone matching is available on request. Slight colour differences can occur because sublimation ink absorbs into the fabric, so the approved sample is the colour reference.
How do you keep your claims honest?
Since 27 September 2026, the EU rules on green claims (Directive (EU) 2024/825) restrict generic environmental wording that can’t be proven. We only state what we can back with a certificate or a fact about our own production: GRS-certified fabrics, the exact composition per garment, made to order from 1 piece, and made in our own factory in Aiud. For your own product pages and hangtags, use the same specific wording: name the certification and the composition, not a general promise.
What can brands make with us?
Custom sublimated sportswear under your own label: custom rashguards, running apparel including custom running singlets, and road cycling apparel. For swim and surf labels, see our guide to private label swim rashguards. For fight brands, see how to start a BJJ rashguard brand.
FAQ
Are all your fabrics recycled?
All our fabrics are GRS certified. Jerseys and shorts are 100% recycled polyester or recycled polyester/elastane blends, depending on the style, and rashguards are 78% recycled polyester and 22% elastane.
What does GRS certified mean?
GRS is the Global Recycled Standard. It verifies the recycled content of a fabric and its chain of custody, so the recycled claim is backed by a certification.
Where is your sportswear made?
In our own factory in Aiud, Romania, in the EU. Printing, cutting and sewing all happen in-house, and we have made custom sportswear there since 2002.
What is your minimum order?
From 1 piece on our existing cuts. For a style developed to your own pattern, we confirm the minimum in your quote.
How long does production take?
2.5–4 weeks from artwork approval, bulk orders included, plus shipping.
What fabric do you use for rashguards?
Italian Carvico Vita PL: 78% recycled polyester and 22% elastane, 190 g/m², GRS certified, rated UPF 50+ and OEKO-TEX certified.
Make your next collection to order
Send your artwork or tech pack, your quantities and your launch date. We’ll reply with questions, a quote and a sample plan.