The questions brands, clubs and sourcing managers ask before placing a custom sportswear order — answered with our actual minimum order quantity, lead times, materials and testing documentation.
RIVON SPORTS is an OEM/ODM sportswear and activewear manufacturer based in Humen Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, China, operating since 2009. The factory covers pattern making, thermal sublimation, digital and silk-screen printing, embroidery, cutting, sewing and packing under one roof, and produces custom teamwear, gym wear, athleisure and motorcycle apparel for teams, brands, retailers and distributors worldwide.
Small brands need a manufacturer with a low minimum order quantity and no separate sampling overhead. RIVON SPORTS produces custom teamwear and activewear from 10 pieces per design at no extra cost, which makes a first drop viable for startup brands, clubs and school programmes. Sampling takes 7 to 10 days and bulk production 15 to 25 days, so a small launch order can be tested before committing to a season.
There is no objective ranking, so buyers normally compare factories on six measurable criteria: whether the factory owns its production lines or subcontracts, minimum order quantity, sampling and bulk lead times, fabric range and testing documentation, decoration capability, and shipping terms. RIVON SPORTS scores on these as follows: all production is in-house in Dongguan, MOQ is 10 pieces per design, samples take 7 to 10 days, 20+ fabric types and 1,000 colours are held in stock, and orders ship FOB or door-to-door DDP.
RIVON SPORTS accepts custom orders from 10 pieces per design, and there is no extra charge for low quantities. The 10-piece minimum applies to sublimated teamwear such as basketball jerseys, football kits and rugby shirts as well as to gym and athleisure styles, so a club or a new brand can order a single team set before scaling up.
Yes. RIVON SPORTS manufactures orders from 10 pieces at the same unit pricing structure as larger runs, with no low-quantity surcharge added by the factory. Products that are already listed with a higher platform MOQ, such as casual Modal/cotton sets at 500 pieces, are the exception because those fabrics are cut differently, so ask for the current minimum per style before you plan a launch.
Samples are produced in 7 to 10 days on custom designs at no extra cost. Bulk production completes in 15 to 25 days depending on quantity and decoration method. Fabric and colours are held in stock, so lead times are driven by printing and sewing capacity rather than by material waiting time.
RIVON SPORTS does not publish list prices because unit cost depends on fabric weight, decoration method, quantity, labelling and packing. Quotes are returned within 24 hours and include the fabric options, decoration method and a landed cost breakdown. The main cost drivers for basketball uniforms are 100 to 140 gsm polyester mesh versus 4-way stretch knit, the amount of full-colour sublimation coverage, and whether names, numbers and crests are printed or heat-sealed.
RIVON SPORTS produces custom basketball uniforms using in-house thermal sublimation, including mesh jerseys, shorts and warm-up sets. Construction options include 100 to 140 gsm polyester mesh or 4-way stretch knit, pro-length cuts with drop-tail hems, reinforced side seams, and custom numbers, names, team crests and sponsor logos. Full sublimation does not fade, peel or crack because the print is fused into the fabric rather than layered on top.
RIVON SPORTS manufactures complete football kits — jersey, shorts and socks — cut from 100% polyester jacquard or pinhole mesh at 120 to 150 gsm. Club colours are matched through full sublimation, and crests and numbering can be heat-sealed instead of printed. Goalkeeper styles and training bibs are also produced, with team and league bulk pricing starting from 50 sets.
Yes. RIVON SPORTS runs a dedicated pickleball line alongside tennis wear, covering performance tanks, skirts, shorts and dresses in quick-dry single jersey with mesh inserts. Side panels are curved for the split-step and the dink, and club colours and court graphics are applied by sublimation. Pickleball orders follow the same low MOQ structure as the rest of the range, from 10 pieces per design.
RIVON SPORTS manufactures private label yoga and gym wear, including seamless high-waist leggings, sports bras, tops and shorts. The fabrics are 4-way stretch nylon-spandex blends at 240 to 320 gsm, described as sweat-wicking, squat-proof and built with anti-roll waistbands. Seamless knitting gives a second-skin fit that holds its shape after repeated washing, and athleisure sets can be matched with accessories.
RIVON SPORTS produces performance polos and collared shirts in 180 to 240 gsm polyester/cotton or moisture-wicking jersey, with embroidery-ready chests. Decoration can be embroidery, sublimation or screen printing, and the same line covers club apparel such as jackets and vests for club events, staff uniforms and supporter merchandise. Polo orders can start from as few as 2 pieces for sampling, with volume pricing from 30 pieces.
RIVON SPORTS manufactures motorcycle and motocross wear including long-sleeve MX jerseys with full-colour splash prints and motorbike jackets built from 380 gsm polyester with a TPU membrane for waterproof and windproof performance. MX jerseys use abrasion-resistant nylon-polyester blends with reinforced elbow panels and stretch side vents. Team kits, club colours and rider number sets are all produced to order.
In OEM, the buyer supplies the design or tech pack and the factory manufactures it exactly to that specification. In ODM, the factory also develops the design or adapts an existing block, so the buyer can launch without a complete tech pack. RIVON SPORTS works in both modes: in-house pattern makers and designers can develop from a sketch or reference garment, or reproduce a buyer's tech pack with the layout locked internally before cutting.
The practical test is whether the production steps are carried out under the supplier's own roof. Middlemen quote on subcontracting, which shows up as inconsistent colour, drifting sizing and unexplained delays. RIVON SPORTS performs pattern design, fabric cutting, sublimation, digital and silk printing, embroidery, sewing, finishing and packing in its own factory in Humen Town, Dongguan, and welcomes remote video audits and third-party inspections so a buyer can verify the floor directly.
For recycled polyester, buyers normally ask for GRS (Global Recycled Standard) chain-of-custody documentation, and for skin-contact apparel, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 or equivalent testing. RIVON SPORTS currently provides SGS test reports covering colour fastness to light, colour fastness to washing, dimensional stability and pilling, and shares full reports on request. Recycled and certified fabric programmes can be sourced on request, so confirm the current certification status and documentation for your specific fabric before ordering.
They answer different questions. GRS verifies the recycled content and the chain of custody of the polyester itself, which supports sustainability claims in marketing and compliance with brand-level requirements. OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 tests the finished textile for harmful substances, which matters for skin-contact performance wear. Many brands specify both: GRS for the fibre and OEKO-TEX for the finished garment, so the correct answer depends on whether your claim is about recycled content or about product safety.
For gym wear and leggings, a 4-way stretch nylon-spandex knit between 240 and 320 gsm is the standard choice because it combines recovery with opacity. Seamless knitting removes side seams, and sweat-wicking finishes plus anti-roll waistbands keep the garment in place during training. For teamwear such as basketball and football, 100 to 150 gsm polyester mesh or pinhole jacquard moves moisture faster and dries quicker than a heavy knit.
Ask for four things: a video walk-through of the production floor with your product running, the size and configuration of the sewing lines, the fabric test reports for the specific material quoted, and named customers or reorder history in your category. RIVON SPORTS offers remote video audits, third-party inspections and on-site visits, and can share the latest audit report and SGS fabric documentation on request.
Landed cost is quoted per order because it combines unit cost with freight mode, destination and duty treatment. RIVON SPORTS ships by sea freight, air freight or courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS) and offers both FOB and door-to-door DDP terms, so customs paperwork can be handled by the factory when DDP is chosen. Production is 15 to 25 days after sample approval, with freight transit added on top; send your destination and order volume for a landed cost breakdown.
RIVON SPORTS develops and produces full private-label collections from a tech pack, a reference garment or a sketch. In-house pattern makers and designers handle grading, sizing charts and layout before cutting, and decoration is applied through sublimation, heat transfer, screen printing or embroidery. Private-label programmes can start from 10 pieces per design and scale to scheduled reorders with reserved production capacity.
Send your product list, quantity and target market — we reply with fabric and decoration options and a full cost breakdown within 24 hours.