Linked Sourcing manufactures custom leggings and gym leggings as a factory-direct OEM and ODM partner, with low MOQs of 200–300 pcs per style, squat-proof buttery nylon-spandex and seamless knits, and indicative yoga FOB pricing of roughly US$4–13 (US$6–16 for seamless). We are the English-speaking sourcing arm of Jiaxing Layo Group, a 40-year China activewear factory group with six owned vertically-integrated factories, ~1,200 in-house workers, and shipments to 80+ countries — so your leggings program runs through the maker, not a trading-company middleman.
Custom leggings styles we manufacture
As a gym leggings factory, we build the full range that fitness apparel and gymwear brands ask for, tuned to your fit blocks:
- High-waist / high-rise leggings — bonded or wide-elastic waistbands for hold and a smooth midsection
- Seamless leggings — knitted to shape with engineered compression zones (see seamless activewear)
- Scrunch / ruched-back leggings — center-back ruching for lift, a staple of modern gymwear lines
- Pocket leggings — side phone pockets and hidden waistband pockets
- Compression and shaping leggings, biker shorts, capris and matched sets
Whether you need studio-soft yoga tights or high-compression training leggings, the construction is built around squat-proof opacity and four-way stretch.
Squat-proof construction (no see-through)
“Squat-proof” is the single biggest quality question in fitness apparel, and it comes down to fabric weight, stretch recovery and stitching — not luck. We build it in three ways:
- Higher-GSM, high-elastane knits so the fabric stays opaque under full stretch
- Four-needle six-thread and flatlock seams, bonded waistbands and gusseted crotches that hold shape through squats and lunges
- 3-stage QC (IQC / IPQC / FQC) at AQL 2.5, with stretch-opacity checks on the line, backed by third-party SGS / BV / Intertek inspection on request
You can request a physical squat test on samples before bulk approval, so opacity is verified before you commit.
Legging fabrics (real blends we run)
These are the fabrics actually running on our active & yoga and seamless lines — not generic placeholders:
| Use case | Real blend | Why it works for leggings |
|---|---|---|
| High-compression, second-skin | 78% Nylon / 22% Spandex (up to 67/33) | Buttery hand-feel, strong recovery, squat-proof opacity |
| Seamless, knitted-to-shape | 92% Polyamide / 8% Elastane | Tube-knit panels, no chafe side seams, true stretch |
| Seamless performance | 89% Polyamide / 8% Polypropylene / 3% Elastane | Polypropylene adds fast moisture transfer for training |
| Odor control / thermal | 72% Polyamide / 15% Silver Fiber blends | Silver fiber for freshness and temperature regulation |
| Soft-drape, studio crossover | 95% Modal / 5% Spandex, 95% Viscose / 5% Elastane | Relaxed yoga tights and loungewear sets |
We also run recycled options — 60%+ of our fabric library is recycled or eco (recycled poly / elastane, recycled nylon), all PFAS-free, with GRS certification available for sustainability claims. Seamless styles knit on Santoni circular machines (tubular seamless) and Shima Seiki whole-garment machines.
OEM vs ODM for your leggings line
- OEM — send your tech pack, fit samples and graded specs, and we knit and cut-and-sew to your spec
- ODM — start from a concept or reference and our in-house design team builds the range from our fabric library
If you are unsure which route fits your gymwear brand, read OEM vs ODM for activewear before you brief us.
MOQ, sampling and lead time
MOQ is typically 200–300 pcs per style and colorway. For new fitness apparel brands we support small-batch pilot runs, and we deduct the sample cost from your first bulk order — so the financial risk of testing a custom legging is low.
- Sampling: 7–10 working days
- Bulk production: 30–45 days after sample and PO confirmation
- Trade terms: FOB / CIF / DDP; payment by T/T, L/C or open account
Custom leggings pricing (indicative FOB)
Pricing is driven by fabric, GSM, stitching complexity, pockets, branding and order volume. As indicative industry ranges (not exact quotes):
- Yoga / active leggings: roughly US$4–13 FOB
- Seamless gym leggings: roughly US$6–16 FOB
Higher MOQs, simpler trims and standard fabrics push you toward the lower end; premium seamless, heavy compression, silver-fiber or recycled fabrics and extra finishing move you up. For a precise number, send a tech pack and target quantity. See our activewear production cost guide for a full cost breakdown.
Certifications and compliance
For skin-contact stretch fabrics, buyers care most about OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 (chemical safety) and bluesign (clean dye and finish chemistry). Our group also holds BSCI and Sedex for social compliance and GRS for recycled content — covering both retail-buyer audits and sustainability marketing claims for gymwear brands selling into Europe, North America, Australia and Japan.
Why brands choose us as their gym leggings factory
We run ~515,000 pcs/month from owned factories (30M+ garments/year across the group), and we have produced for names like Alo Yoga, Gymshark, The North Face, ZARA and SKIMS. That means your custom leggings benefit from the same seamless knitting, four-needle six-thread sewing and squat-proof QC discipline used for global activewear labels — at startup-friendly MOQs.
Ready to develop your custom leggings or gym leggings line? Send your tech pack to Jerry for a same-week sample quote.