Fabric and intended use
Describe the activity, fabric composition, weight and feel. Include any stretch, moisture management or durability requirements that need to be reviewed with the supplier.
China sourcing · sportswear & technical apparel
Sportswear and technical clothing, specified for the way it is used.
Sportswear sourcing from China means having technical garments made to a performance specification rather than buying blanks. Sourcing Lab USA works from a brief covering intended use, fabric weight and stretch, seam construction, fit, size run, decoration and care requirements, coordinates supplier options and samples through an independent China partnership, and supplies the approved production to U.S. business customers.
Planning a sportswear collection or a technical garment? Share the intended use, fabric, fit, size range and quantities. We review the sourcing brief through our independent China partnership. Projects can start now, with invoicing from France or China as confirmed in your quotation.
Share your project briefDESIGNED AROUND THE PRODUCT
Specify fabric, fit and performance requirements.
A technical garment starts with a precise specification. Stretch, fabric weight, seam construction, fit, decoration and care requirements need to work together. Performance requirements belong in the brief so feasibility and any evidence needed can be discussed before an order is agreed.
Fit and construction
Share a size chart or reference garment, measurement tolerances, seam details and construction requirements. Specify how samples should be assessed before approval.
Your branding
Define colors, logo placement, print or embroidery, care labels, hangtags and packaging. Note quantities by size and color so the proposal has a useful basis.
Samples and evidence
Agree sample requirements and the evidence needed for any performance claim. Test results and certifications cannot be assumed from a fabric description or reference product.
Product briefs we review
Clothing, uniforms and sportswear.
Material, construction, print method, and branding are confirmed against your brief before anything goes into production.
Textile
Clothing & uniforms
- Fabric & construction
- Measurements & sizes
- Branding & labels
Textile
Sportswear
- Activity & fit
- Fabric & stretch
- Size-set samples
Textile
Technical apparel
- Intended use
- Required properties
- Evidence to confirm
A DOCUMENTED PROCESS
From sportswear brief to sampling and supply.
- 01
Review your product brief
Start with the garment and target use. We identify missing specifications and assess what can be sourced against the intended quantity and timing.
- 02
Confirm options and sampling
Review fabric and construction options, sample scope, quantity requirements and a project-specific quotation basis. No fixed MOQ or production deadline is assumed.
- 03
Agree the order
The company in France or China identified in your quotation purchases and supplies the products. Specifications, pricing, samples, quality checkpoints and delivery responsibilities are agreed for the order.
- Minimum order quantity
- From 500 units
- A common starting point. The real minimum follows the product, material, construction, decoration and the split across sizes or colours.
- Samples
- 1 to 2 weeks
- Once the specification is agreed. A new mould, tooling or a custom material extends it, and a revised sample restarts the cycle.
- Production
- 45 to 60 days
- After sample approval, before shipping. Quantity, decoration and factory loading at the time of order all move it.
Indicative planning figures, not commitments. The quantity, sampling scope and production timing for your project are confirmed in your quotation.
Review the product specifications, sample requirements, quantities, product pricing and payment terms before approving your order. Delivery and import responsibilities are agreed for each project. See how product supply and order terms work. Use the supplier evidence matrix and quality checkpoint worksheet to prepare the questions for your order.
RELATED RESOURCES
Resources for your sourcing brief.
Clothing and textile sourcing
Explore the broader clothing offer and the specification process.
Boxes, packaging and labels
Plan the packaging and branded details alongside your garments.
Tech packs and garment quantities
Prepare the information needed for a useful sourcing conversation.
Download the sourcing brief
Use a practical template to prepare your request.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Questions about sportswear & technical apparel sourcing.
Do I need a complete tech pack to start?
No. You can start with reference images or an existing garment, the intended use, approximate quantities and destination. Measurements, materials, construction and branding will need to be clarified before a production specification is approved.
Can you source technical fabrics?
Include the required fabric properties and intended use in your brief. We review sourcing feasibility and the evidence needed for those requirements. We do not guarantee a performance rating, certification or test result before the material and evidence have been checked.
What is the minimum order quantity for sportswear?
Minimum order quantities commonly start around 500 units, and the real figure follows the garment, fabric, construction, decoration and the split across sizes and colors. Send your estimated size and color breakdown so the available options can be reviewed against that.
Can labels and packaging be included with the clothing?
Yes. Include care labels, brand labels, hangtags, bags or boxes in the brief. Their specifications, quantities, pricing and responsibilities are confirmed for the project.
Can I start a project now?
Yes. Sourcing projects and invoicing are available now through France or China. The contracting company, scope, price and timing are confirmed in your quotation. You do not need to wait for the planned U.S. expansion. Submitting a brief does not place an order.
Start with your brief
Let’s review your sportswear brief.
Start with the garment, intended use, approximate quantities and required timing. Add a reference or tech pack details if you have them. No order is placed by submitting this form.
- 01
We read the brief
We confirm what can be quoted and sampled for your product.
- 02
We reply by email
With the missing information we need, or the next step for the project.
- 03
You get concrete options
Supplier options, pricing, sampling, and production timing for your review.
Or contact us directly