Portugal’s Sportswear Ecosystem

Here are the top ten sportswear manufacturers proudly producing in Portugal—each combining decades of textile expertise, cutting‑edge technology, and sustainable practices to deliver world‑class performance apparel. From custom football kits and seamless activewear to padel‑ready collections and eco‑friendly athleisure, these brands showcase the best of Portuguese craftsmanship and innovation. Dive in to discover the makers setting the global standard for “Made in Portugal” sportswear.

1. Lacatoni

Lacatoni is a Braga‑based sports kit manufacturer since 1988, supplying custom football, futsal, and training apparel to Primeira Liga clubs and numerous national teams, all cut and sewn in its 6,000 m² Braga facility.

source: https://lacatoni.com/

2. Dhika Sportswear

Founded in 2006 in Guimarães, Dhika specializes in 100 % Portuguese–made custom sportswear for basketball, football, padel, and more. Its LinkedIn page emphasizes “Fabrico 100 % português” and a focus on design, quality, and client collaboration.

source: https://www.dhika.pt/

3. Hanken

Launched by sport‑lifestyle enthusiasts Pedro Stürken and Maria Hansen, Hanken offers ethically made seamless activewear in Porto. The brand’s Instagram proclaims “Ethically made in Portugal,” and Forbes confirms production choices to maximize sustainability and proximity to local factories.

source: https://hankenactive.com

4. Piiiton

Piiiton designs padel‑focused skirts, dresses, and tops. As Viviane Rocha notes, “Todas as peças e tecidos são produzidos em Portugal,” reinforcing local quality control and sustainability in every prototype and fabric test.

source: https://piiiton.com/

5. Spry

Founded by sisters Rita and Inês Varela, Spry’s colourful, versatile activewear is “created 100 % in Portugal,” blending recycled and organic fibers. Their Instagram tagline “A dream created 100 % in Portugal” underlines full local manufacture.

source: https://www.spry.pt/

6. Barrio Santo

Based in Trofa, Barrio Santo produces gender‑neutral, sustainably dyed organic‑cotton and recycled‑polyester pieces. Timeout highlights its production “na zona da Trofa,” with dyes made from olive pomace and onion skins.

source: https://barriosanto.com/

7. Pangaia

Pangaia leverages Portugal’s world‑class textile capabilities to produce much of its sustainable sports‑lifestyle apparel.

source: https://pangaia.com/

8. Azco

Azco’s padel apparel—skirts, tops, and sweats—is designed by Cátia Azevedo and Ana Costa and “produzidas numa fábrica no norte de Portugal,” ensuring both elegance and court‑ready functionality.

source: https://www.instagram.com/azco_sportswear/

9. Latitid

Since 2013, sisters Marta and Inês Fonseca produce Latitid swimwear “100 % produzida em Portugal,” with production primarily in northern factories using high‑quality Lycra.

source: https://latitid.com/

10. Cantê

Originally a swimwear label, Cantê expanded into activewear under its Move line. Its Facebook notes “Swimwear made in Portugal,” and the brand’s consistent factory partnerships underscore full domestic production.

source: https://www.cantelisboa.com/

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