Sportswear Manufacturer in Turkey
We manage sportswear production through Turkish factories specialised in performance knits, sublimation printing and athletic construction. From training tees and tracksuits to full team kits, our Istanbul team coordinates fabric, decoration and delivery under one roof of accountability.
- MOQ
- 300 pcs per style
- Sampling
- 1-2 weeks
- Bulk lead time
- 4-6 weeks after approval
- EU delivery
- 3-7 days by road
Quick answer
Sportswear is manufactured in Turkey using 130-160 GSM wicking polyester knits, engineered mesh and 240-300 GSM tricot for tracksuits, decorated by sublimation, heat transfer and embroidery. Apparel Manufacturer Turkey coordinates training tees, team kits and tracksuits from Istanbul, with MOQ of 300 pieces per style and bulk delivery 4-6 weeks after approval.
What we produce for sports brands and teams
The range covers training t-shirts and long sleeves, football and basketball jerseys, shorts with inner briefs or liners, tracksuits and warm-up sets, rain and windproof training jackets, and off-pitch travel wear. Fashion sportswear lines and functional team kits use different fabrics and decoration routes, and we place each with the right partner factory.
For clubs, academies and event organisers we handle full kit programs: home and away jerseys, training range and staff wear, with player names and numbers applied by heat transfer or sublimation and sizes managed against your squad lists.
Performance fabrics and moisture management
Training tops typically use 130-160 GSM polyester interlock or micro-mesh with wicking finishes; jerseys use engineered mesh zones for ventilation; shorts run on 100-140 GSM woven microfibre or knitted jacquards. Tracksuits combine 240-300 GSM poly or cotton-touch tricot with mesh linings, and winter training layers use brushed-back thermal knits.
Where a program needs cotton hand with performance behaviour, we source poly-cotton and modal blends with moisture-wicking finishes. Recycled polyester qualities with GRS documentation and OEKO-TEX certified fabrics are available across the range.
Sublimation and decoration
Sublimation is the core decoration technology for sportswear: all-over prints, gradients, sponsor blocks and numbering are printed into the polyester fibre, so graphics survive unlimited washing without cracking. Panels are printed before cutting, which allows engineered placement across seams.
Beyond sublimation we run screen printing for cotton-blend leisure lines, high-density and silicone transfers for logos, embroidery for crests, and reflective prints for outdoor training wear. Decoration is proofed at sample stage and colour-managed against your brand references in bulk.
- All-over sublimation with engineered panel placement
- Heat-applied names and numbers for team kits
- Embroidered crests and woven badges
- Reflective and silicone-finish logo applications
Construction built for movement
Athletic garments are sewn with flatlock or overlock-plus-coverstitch seams that lie flat against skin, raglan or set-in sleeves depending on the movement profile, and bartacked stress points on shorts pockets and drawcord exits. Necklines use self-fabric or elastane-blend binding that recovers after stretching.
Fit blocks matter in this category: we maintain athletic, regular and relaxed blocks per garment type and grade them to your market's size expectations, confirming fit on a sample before bulk. Inner briefs, key pockets, zip garages and drawcord specs are documented per style.
MOQ, timelines and program management
MOQ is 300 pieces per style, with 100 per colourway achievable inside knit programs, which suits multi-colour training ranges. Samples land in 1-2 weeks, bulk in 4-6 weeks after approval, and road freight reaches EU clubs and warehouses in 3-7 days.
For seasonal team kit cycles we run a repeating calendar: designs locked, sampling, squad-size collection, bulk and delivery before season start, with mid-season top-ups possible thanks to short freight times.
Sportswear production facts
| Minimum order | 300 pcs per style; 100 per colourway in knit programs |
|---|---|
| Sampling | 1-2 weeks including print proofs |
| Bulk production | 4-6 weeks after sample approval |
| Fabrics | 130-160 GSM wicking knits, engineered mesh, 240-300 GSM tricot |
| Decoration | Sublimation, screen print, transfers, embroidery |
| Seams | Flatlock and coverstitch athletic construction |
| Certifications | OEKO-TEX fabrics; GRS recycled poly; BSCI/Sedex factories |
| Delivery | Road to EU in 3-7 days; air and sea worldwide |
Planning a production run?
Send your tech pack or reference photos — clear quote with MOQ, sampling cost and lead time within one business day.
How production works
Send your enquiry
Share tech packs, sketches or reference garments together with target quantities and delivery dates.
Technical review
We assess fabrics, construction and printing requirements and match your project to the right production line.
Quotation
You receive a clear offer covering unit price, sampling cost, MOQ and production timeline.
Sampling
Pre-production samples are made for fit, fabric and print approval before any bulk fabric is cut.
Approval
You confirm the approved sample, quantities per size and colourway, labelling and packaging.
Bulk production
Cutting, sewing, printing, embroidery and finishing run under a production plan you can follow.
Quality control
Inline checks during production plus AQL final inspection before cartons are sealed.
Shipping
Road freight to Europe in 3-7 days, air or sea worldwide, with export documentation handled for you.
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Kit out your brand or team
Send designs or kit requirements to info@apparelmanufacturerturkey.com and receive fabric options, decoration routes and a delivery schedule built around your season.