China swimming and diving gear manufacturer for brands, wholesalers, and OEM projects since 1993.

Custom swimwear manufacturer · OEM / ODM factory since 1993

Custom Swimwear Manufacturer for Private Label Brands

Send us your tech pack and we return retail-ready swimwear: competitive suits, UPF 50+ rash guards, and neoprene wetsuits cut on computerized automatic cutting machines and sewn with four-needle six-thread flatlock stitching. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabrics, 500 pieces per color MOQ, samples in 15-30 days.

ISO 9001:2015BSCICEFDAOEKO-TEX 100MOQ 500 pcs/color
30+
Years manufacturing swimwear & watersports gear, since 1993
27,824
Guangzhou factory with 4 dedicated production lines
36
Four-needle six-thread flatlock machines in the apparel workshop
48h
Stock apparel dispatch, ready-to-ship styles from 1 piece

Four Apparel Lines, One Tech Pack Workflow

Every line runs through the same development process: tech pack review, fabric and lining selection, pattern grading for ergonomic fit, pre-production sampling, and batch QC under ISO 9001:2015. One supplier, one quality standard, consolidated cartons for your whole swim program.

Custom competitive one-piece swimsuit for swim teams and brands
Competitive series

Competition & Training Swimsuits

One-piece racing and training suits for swim clubs, teams, and performance brands. Chlorine-resistant four-way stretch fabric, compression panels with ergonomic fit, flatlock seams that stay flat under race-day strain, and team color blocking matched to your Pantone codes.

Chlorine resistantErgonomic fitTeam colorwaysMOQ 500 pcs/color
Private label recreational swimwear and beachwear OEM
Recreational series

Recreational Swimwear & Beachwear

One-piece suits, split-body styles, and separates for resort, retail, and e-commerce programs. Soft quick-dry shell fabric, comfortable lining options, sublimation prints that hold color season after season, and size runs graded for your target market.

Quick-dry fabricSublimation printCustom size runsMOQ 500 pcs/color
UPF 50+ rash guard manufacturer private label sun protection clothing
Sun protection series

UPF 50+ Rash Guards

Long-sleeve, short-sleeve, and sleeveless rash guards for adults and kids, built for surf schools, water parks, and sun-aware brands. UPF 50+ rated fabric, flatlock stitching that will not chafe, and all-over sublimation patterns under your label.

UPF 50+ fabricFlatlock seamsAdult + kidsMOQ 500 pcs/color
Neoprene wetsuit manufacturer OEM shorty and full suits
Neoprene series

Neoprene Wetsuits

Full suits and shorties for snorkeling, diving, and watersports rental fleets. Neoprene construction specified to your thickness and lining requirements, glued-and-blindstitched seams, and reinforced entry points sized for high-turnover commercial use.

NeopreneFull suits + shortiesRental-grade buildMOQ 500 pcs/color
Flatlock stitching detail on swimwear at Vanguard apparel workshop
FOUR-NEEDLE SIX-THREAD FLATLOCK SEAM · APPAREL WORKSHOP

Apparel workshop equipment list

EquipmentCountRole in your order
Four-needle six-thread flatlock machines36Chafe-free flat seams on suits and rash guards
Lockstitch (flat) sewing machines150High-volume assembly capacity across 4 lines
Overlock machines25Clean edge finishing on linings and panels
Coverstitch machines18Elastic hems, necklines, and stretch seams
Computerized cutting machine1Automatic cutting for consistent panel accuracy
Computerized heat press1Heat-set sublimation prints and transfers

A Swimwear-Dedicated Workshop, Not a General Garment Line

Stretch fabric behaves differently from woven apparel. It shifts under the presser foot, frays at cut edges, and exposes every inconsistent stitch. Our 123-person team runs a workshop configured specifically for swimwear and neoprene, inside our 27,824 m² Guangzhou facility.

01

Flatlock stitching as the default seam

Thirty-six dedicated four-needle six-thread machines produce flatlock seams that lie flat against the skin instead of ridge up. For rash guards and training suits, that is the difference between a garment your customers wear for a full session and one that comes back with chafe complaints.

02

Computerized automatic cutting

Panels are cut on a computerized cutting machine from graded digital patterns, so piece-to-piece dimensions stay consistent across the entire run. Consistent panels mean consistent fit across sizes, which is the number-one factor in swimwear return rates.

03

Capacity that absorbs peak season

With 150 lockstitch machines, 25 overlock machines, and 18 coverstitch machines across 4 production lines, the workshop absorbs large seasonal programs without subcontracting your styles to outside lines. Your quality standard stays on our floor.

04

In-house print and finishing

Sublimation prints are heat-set on our computerized heat press, and woven labels, hang tags, and retail packaging are applied in-house. One PO covers garment, trim, and packaging, with batch-traceable QC records for every order.

OEKO-TEX Certified Fabrics, Documented for Retail Onboarding

Swimwear sits on skin for hours, in chlorinated pools, salt water, and direct sun. Every fabric we cut is selected and tested for that reality, and every compliance claim ships with paperwork your buyers can file.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Fabric

Swim fabrics certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for regulated substances, covering prolonged skin contact. Certificates are provided with your quotation and support EU and US retail onboarding questionnaires.

UPF 50+ Sun Protection

Rash guard and sun-protection lines are built on UPF 50+ rated fabric, the specification surf schools, water parks, and kids’ brands now treat as a baseline requirement rather than an option.

Chlorine-Resistant Constructions

Training and competitive suits use chlorine-resistant fabric constructions selected for pool programs, so suits hold elasticity and color through a full season of lap swimming instead of degrading in weeks.

Color Fastness & Shrinkage Control

Every fabric lot is tested for color fastness to chlorine, salt water, and washing, and for dimensional stability after laundering, before cutting approval. Test records are batch-traceable under our ISO 9001:2015 system.

Woven Labels & Hang Tags

Your brand woven labels, printed care labels, and hang tags are produced to your artwork and applied in-house, alongside size stickers and retail packaging, so cartons arrive shelf-ready.

UPF 50+ sun protection fabric used in Vanguard rash guard manufacturing
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 UPF 50+ Chlorine resistant Batch-traceable testing Third-party inspection available
Need independent verification for your retail chain? SGS, Intertek, or TUV third-party inspection and testing can be arranged on any production batch with batch-traceable references.

OEM & private label swimwear

Your Tech Pack In, Retail-Ready Cartons Out

From 500 pieces per color, we turn your specification into finished product. Pattern making, fabric sourcing, printing, sewing, labeling, and packaging all happen inside our Guangzhou facility, managed by one export team that has run OEM programs since 1993.

Tech Pack Development

Send sketches, reference garments, or a full tech pack. Our pattern makers grade your design into a complete size run with an ergonomic fit profile for your market.

Fabric & Lining Selection

Choose shell weight, stretch, and hand feel from our fabric library, plus lining, elastic, and trim specifications locked per style before sampling.

Sublimation & Color Matching

All-over sublimation prints, Pantone-matched solid colors, and heat-set graphics that stay consistent between first orders and reorders.

Private Label Finishing

Woven brand labels, printed care labels, hang tags, size stickers, and retail or FBA-ready packaging applied in-house to your artwork.

Team & Program Orders

Swim teams, water parks, and surf schools get multi-size, multi-colorway programs under one PO, with name or number application available.

Batch-Traceable QC

In-line and final inspection under ISO 9001:2015, with pre-shipment inspection by SGS, Intertek, TUV, or your nominated party on request.

MOQ, sampling, and lead times

Order typeMOQTimeline
Stock apparel1 pieceShips in 48 hours
Stock samplesNo minimum2-7 days
Custom samples (tech pack)Per project15-30 days
Custom production500 pcs/colorFirst order 30-60 days
ReordersPer contractAround 30 days
Custom sublimation print pattern on private label swimwear fabric

NDA-protected development. Tech packs, patterns, and print artwork are exchanged only under a signed NDA. Your designs are never resold or shown to other buyers.

30% deposit, 70% before shipment. Sample fees are credited against your first production order, so sampling costs nothing on a confirmed program.

Consolidated programs. Suits, rash guards, and wetsuits ship under one PO with matched colorways, cutting your supplier count and freight handling.

What Swimwear Buyers Ask Us

Still have questions?

Send your tech pack, target styles, and quantities. Our export team replies with pricing, MOQ, and lead time within one business day.

What is the minimum order quantity for custom swimwear?
Custom swimwear production starts at 500 pieces per color across one-piece suits, bikinis, rash guards, and wetsuits. Ready-to-ship stock styles carry no minimum and ship from 1 piece, which lets e-commerce sellers and swim schools test a style before committing to a full custom run.
Which fabrics can I choose for my private label swimwear line?
We source OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified swim fabrics in chlorine-resistant and UPF 50+ sun-protection constructions, plus neoprene for wetsuits. You select weight, stretch, hand feel, and print base from our fabric library, or send a reference swatch and we match it. Lining, elastic, and trims are specified per style in your tech pack.
How long does sampling take before mass production?
Stock samples ship in 2 to 7 days. Custom samples built from your tech pack take 15 to 30 days, including pattern making, fabric sourcing, and fit review. First mass production orders run 30 to 60 days, and reorders complete in about 30 days because patterns and color recipes are already on file.
Are your fabrics OEKO-TEX certified, and can you provide test reports?
Yes. Our swimwear fabrics carry OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, covering regulated substances for prolonged skin contact, which supports retail onboarding in the EU and US. Certificates are provided with your quotation, and SGS, Intertek, or TUV third-party inspection can be arranged on any production batch.
How do you control color fastness and shrinkage on bulk orders?
Every fabric lot is tested for color fastness to chlorine, salt water, and washing, and for dimensional stability after laundering, before cutting is approved. Sublimation prints are heat-set on our computerized heat press so colors stay consistent across reorders. Test records are batch-traceable under our ISO 9001:2015 system.
What are the payment terms and lead time for a first OEM order?
Standard terms are a 30% deposit on order confirmation and a 70% balance before shipment. First production orders run 30 to 60 days depending on quantity and customization depth; reorders complete in around 30 days. Stock SKUs leave our Guangzhou warehouse within 48 hours of payment confirmation.

Get a Swimwear Quote Within 24 Hours

Send your tech pack, target styles, and quantities. Our export team replies within one business day with fabric options, factory pricing, MOQ, and lead time. Sample fees are credited against your first production order.

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