Custom Sweatpants & Shorts Manufacturer

Custom sweatpants in white, grey, charcoal and black on a clothing rack at Garment Simple

Garment Simple manufactures custom sweatpants, joggers and shorts for apparel brands in our own factory in Zhongshan, China. Elastic waistbands are sewn on Japanese Kansai Special multi-needle machines for a flat, durable finish — from 100 pieces.

Minimum order
100 pcs
Sample from
$80
Sample time
2 weeks
Bulk production
About 15 days

Pants & Shorts Styles We Make

  • Sweatpants
  • Joggers
  • Straight-leg and wide-leg pants
  • Sweat shorts
  • Elastic waistband shorts
  • Washed and vintage-effect pants and shorts

Sizes XS to 5XL, or made to your own size chart.

Fabrics & Weights

Fabric weight (GSM)
WeightGSMBest for
Sweatpants & joggers280–350gsmFleece and French terry bottoms
Shorts180–380gsmLightweight to heavyweight shorts
100% cotton
Soft, breathable and easy to print on.
Cotton-poly blend
Holds its shape and resists shrinking.
French terry
Looped back, comfortable in every season.
Brushed fleece
Brushed inside for a soft, warm hand feel.

Logo Printing & Embroidery

Leg prints, embroidery and puff print logos are popular on sweatpants and shorts. Waistbands can be fully customized.

  • Silk-screen printing
  • Digital printing
  • Puff print (foam / 3D puff)
  • Crackle printing
  • High-density printing
  • Heat transfer printing
  • Embroidery
  • Patch embroidery
  • Pearl bead embroidery
  • 3D (raised) embroidery
  • Embossing

Pricing, MOQ & Lead Time

Minimum order is 100 pieces per style per color, with sizes mixed within each color. Sample fees are refunded on bulk orders of more than 200 pieces.

Sample fees
ProductCustom graphicWashed / vintage
Pants / sweatpants$100$120
Shorts$80$100
Lead times
StageLead time
Sample2 weeks
Washed / vintage-effect sample3 weeks
Bulk productionShips in about 15 days
Private labels
Label packagePriceMinimum
Main (neck) label only$0.50 / pc30 pcs
Main label + size label + care (wash) label$1.50 / pc100 pcs

How It Works

  1. Send your design

    Share your logo, tech pack or reference images, plus product type and quantity, through the quote form, email or WhatsApp.

  2. Sample development

    We make a sample in 2 weeks (3 weeks for washed styles). Sample fees start from $80 and are refunded on orders over 200 pieces.

  3. Approve & place the bulk order

    Confirm the sample, sizes, colors and labels. Bulk orders start from 100 pieces per style per color.

  4. Bulk production

    Fabric is spread, cut and sewn in our own factory. Bulk orders ship in about 15 days.

  5. Labels & shipping

    Your private labels are attached, the order is paid in full and the finished goods are shipped by express, air or sea freight, or through your own forwarder.

Elastic waistbands are sewn on our 8 Kansai Special FX4408P multi-needle machines; seams are sewn on our 20 JACK E4 overlock machines. See our factory and equipment

Custom Pants & Shorts FAQ

What is the MOQ for custom sweatpants and shorts?

The minimum order is 100 pieces per style per color. Sample fees are refunded on orders of more than 200 pieces.

How much does a custom sweatpants or shorts sample cost?

A custom graphic sweatpants sample costs $100 and a shorts sample costs $80. Washed or vintage-effect samples cost $120 for pants and $100 for shorts.

How do you sew elastic waistbands?

Elastic waistbands are sewn on our 8 Kansai Special FX4408P multi-needle machines, which stitch even parallel rows in a single pass for a flat, durable waistband.

What fabric do you use for sweatpants and shorts?

We make sweatpants and joggers from 280–350gsm fabric and shorts from 180–380gsm fabric, in 100% cotton, cotton-poly blend, French terry or brushed fleece.

How long does production take?

Samples take 2 weeks, or 3 weeks for washed styles. Bulk orders ship in about 15 days after sample approval.

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Get a Quote for Custom Pants & Shorts

Email: [email protected] · WhatsApp: +86 185 2912 4459 · Request a Quote