Performance fit and stretch recovery
Fenalt manufactures technical activewear for sportswear brands, gym wear lines, and athletic apparel startups.
We source four-way stretch fabrics, engineer anatomical panels, use specialized flatlock and coverstitch machines, and verify recovery, opacity, POM, color, and seams.
Direct answer
Fenalt validates the tech pack, engineers four-way stretch patterns, matches 4-needle six-thread flatlock equipment, develops lab dips, and manages on-site inspection through vetted facilities.
The standard MOQ is 50 pieces per style. The production path covers material sourcing, sampling, client approval, bulk, and DAP or FOB export.
Silhouette engineering
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High-waist compression leggings use double-layer waistbands, hidden pockets, and diamond or teardrop gussets. Two-in-one shorts combine woven shells with elastic liners. Joggers use articulated knees, zipper pockets, and dipped silicone aglets.
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High-impact bras use compression and encapsulation, bonded under-bands, removable molded cups, racerbacks, and laser-cut ventilation. Crop tops use brushed double layers, internal elastic, and cross-back straps.
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Raglan tops support overhead movement without lift. Seamless or cut-and-sew long sleeves use targeted mesh, thumbhole cuffs, and low-profile necklines.
Fabric selection
| Fabric | Composition | GSM | Performance | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon / spandex interlock | 73% nylon / 27% elastane | 220–300 GSM | Buttery, high-compression, 4-way stretch | Leggings and sports bras |
| Polyester / elastane jersey | 88% polyester / 12% elastane | 160–210 GSM | Moisture-wicking and rapid dry | Training tees and running tops |
| Recycled nylon | 80% recycled nylon / 20% elastane | 200–260 GSM | Soft compression, pill-resistant | Sustainable athletic lines |
| Brushed microfiber fleece | 90% polyester / 10% elastane | 260–340 GSM | Thermal interior and soft touch | Cold-weather jackets and hoodies |
| Seamless engineered knit | 92% polyamide / 8% elastane | 180–280 GSM | Body-mapped ventilation and elasticity | Seamless tights and bras |
Hydrophilic treatments accelerate sweat dispersion.
Silver-ion or eco-based treatments target odor build-up.
Dense interlock maintains opaque coverage under multi-directional stretch.
Technical construction
Machine and stitch selection protects both performance and skin comfort.
Four-needle six-thread joins fabric edges flush for a zero-bulk, anti-chafing seam.
ISO 607
Three-needle coverstitch finishes hems, leg openings, and waistbands with elastic elongation.
ISO 406
Double-layer or flatlocked diamond gussets redistribute stress; high-recovery internal elastic prevents waistband roll-down.
ISO 406
Reflective, matte, silicone, or high-density heat transfers use calibrated pneumatic presses. Ultrasonic bonding and hot-melt films create bonded hems.
ISO 406
Production workflow
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3–5 days
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5–7 days
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10–15 days + 3–5 days ship
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Buyer dependent
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15–20 days
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DAP or FOB
Managed quality
GSM, four-way stretch index, colorfastness, and lab dip evidence.
10–12 SPI, seam elongation, and thermal bond adhesion.
ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Level II with AQL 2.5 and POM verification.
Cyclic stretch recovery, ISO 105-C06 wash, and crocking checks for color transfer.
Questions and answers
Fenalt's standard MOQ is 50 pieces per style.
ISO 607 four-needle six-thread flatlock creates low-bulk anti-chafing joins. ISO 406 three-needle coverstitch or ultrasonic bonding finishes hems, cuffs, and waistbands.
High-gauge interlock, multi-filament nylon or polyester, and 220–300 GSM constructions support opaque coverage. Every lot receives tension opacity or squat testing before cutting.
Sampling takes 10–15 days plus 3–5 days courier. Cost depends on pattern complexity, trims, and lab dips; sample fees are typically credited toward a bulk commitment.
Yes. GRS-certified recycled nylon and rPET blended with elastane can support sustainable compression and performance lines.
Bulk production is 15–20 days from pre-production sample sign-off to export dispatch.
Start your activewear line
Share the sport, stretch, support, recovery, branding, and delivery requirement. Fenalt will map the technical route.