From emerging activewear designers to established sportswear brands, we provide complete activewear manufacturing solutions from concept to delivery. Our services combine Portugal's textile expertise with sustainable innovation, delivering premium European activewear production tailored to your specific needs.
Join the growing list of international activewear brands that rely on our Portuguese manufacturing expertise
A step-by-step approach that ensures quality, sustainability, and performance in every activewear piece
Send us your activewear tech packs or physical samples as references. Our team will analyze them and create technical specifications optimized for activewear performance and fit.
Our sourcing team selects premium activewear fabrics with optimal stretch, recovery, and moisture-wicking properties, prioritizing sustainable and recycled materials from Portuguese suppliers.
We create activewear prototypes for your review, allowing real-world testing of performance, fit, and comfort before production begins.
Your approved activewear designs are manufactured with precision in our specialized facilities, with quality checks for moisture-wicking properties, stretch recovery, and durability.
Comprehensive solutions for premium activewear production
Our team creates comprehensive technical specifications for your activewear designs, including detailed material references, fit measurements, and specialized construction notes for optimal support, comfort, and performance during workouts.
Access our network of over 30 Portuguese textile mills specializing in sustainable activewear materials and fabrics that maintain elasticity and moisture-wicking properties through repeated washes and wear.
From pattern-making to final assembly, we handle the entire activewear production process with specialized equipment and skilled technicians. Our manufacturing approach ensures premium quality activewear with perfect stretch recovery, reinforced seams, and lined construction.
Our 20-point activewear inspection system ensures exceptional quality in every piece. Each production run undergoes multiple testing phases including stretch recovery assessment, moisture-wicking performance verification, and real-world wear testing in workout environments.
Complete your activewear collection with custom labels, heat-transfer logos and embossed hardware. We develop specialized branding solutions that maintain integrity after repeated washing and wear.
Our integrated logistics solutions include direct-to-consumer fulfillment, retail-ready packaging, and international shipping with comprehensive tracking and customs documentation. We coordinate seasonal deliveries to align with your activewear collection launches worldwide.
Tailored production approaches to meet your activewear brand's unique needs, timeline, and budget
From activewear concept to production-ready samples in just 6-8 weeks. Our expert design team transforms your ideas into production-ready specifications, with complete technical development of patterns, samples, and production plans. Ideal for emerging activewear brands with unique design visions requiring premium custom manufacturing with lower minimum orders.
Our specialized program helps brands create premium sustainable activewear collections using recycled and eco-friendly materials. We handle everything from sustainable fabric selection through precision manufacturing to eco-friendly packaging, with specialized techniques to ensure durability and performance while minimizing environmental impact.
Since 2007, Portugal Textile has specialized in premium activewear manufacturing for global brands. Our network spans multiple specialized factories across Portugal, each mastering specific activewear construction techniques from compression leggings to technical tops.
Portugal's strategic EU location ensures fast shipping to European markets (3-5 days) and efficient global distribution. Our manufacturing combines generations of Portuguese textile craftsmanship with modern technical expertise, offering you the perfect balance of quality, performance, and sustainable innovation.
See how we've helped fashion brands grow with Portuguese manufacturing excellence
Common questions about our manufacturing services
To begin working with us, you just need to contact us, sending your request about the project through this form or email. You send us your tech packs as well as the quantities per style color, price targets and deadline of the collection. Then, our commercial department will analyze the project to understand your vision, what the brand is looking for and how we can fulfill all your needs.
A Tech Pack is a framework for sharing your ideas in a structured way. Tech Packs are illustrated designs and specifications of your garment design. A Tech Pack is often required to obtain a quote from a manufacturer or agency, and to ensure that people understand how to make your design and its specifications.
You can submit your designs, tech packs, sketches or image references to us via our contact form. Alternatively, you can also email us at [email protected]
Note: If you don't have a tech pack, you can always send us physical samples from similar styles for what you want to produce.
Our minimum order quantities (MOQs) are customized for each project and may vary based on style and color requirements. Send us your project at [email protected] or at www.portugaltextile.com/create-your-collection.
The project timeline is dependent on your specific needs. Send us your project at [email protected] or at www.portugaltextile.com/create-your-collection.
We can source all type of materials for textile development, sustainable materials included, for examples: organic cotton, EcoVero, Tencel, cactus leather, grape leather, etc.
Yes! We have an internal team dedicated to the quality control of all the stages of the process. Every material is inspected before and after any procedure. Our quality controller team will measure, check flaws, test quality, functionality, comfort, durability, and any other important detail for you.
We provide sustainable, recycled, and biodegradable custom labels, tags, packaging and accessories to create a fully branded product. You should send us your requirements (size, material, colors, etc.) and artworks, and we will make it happen.
We work with several transport companies with land, air, and sea shipments, in order to send the collection to any destination in the world. For each place we have references to provide you the best solutions.
Start your activewear manufacturing journey with a free consultation. Our production experts will analyze your project requirements, recommend optimal manufacturing approaches for your activewear line, and provide transparent pricing tailored to your specific needs.
