Custom Running Shorts Manufacturer for Wholesale Supplier Activewear & Performance

Looking for custom running shorts that hold up over 20 kilometres — not blanks that ride up, chafe and go see-through at the first hill sprint? Axis Sportswear is a cut & sew running shorts manufacturer and wholesale supplier producing lined, unlined, split and 2-in-1 shorts for activewear brands, run clubs, gyms and retailers across the US, UK, and Europe.

Every pair is made to order in your inseam, your fabric weight and your colourway — your waistband tape, your reflective placement, your woven labels, your packaging. Whether you need 50 pairs for a club order or 2,000+ for a full season buy, we handle design, sampling, bulk production and shipping under one roof.

 
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Built for the Long Run Custom Design, True Sizing & Chafe-Free Construction

Running shorts get judged on the run, not on the hanger. Inseam, liner, waistband, and seam placement decide whether your customer reorders or leaves a one-star review about chafing. We build all four in at the pattern stage.

Send us a tech pack, a competitor pair, or just a reference photo. Our in-house design team turns it into a production-ready spec with your Pantone colors, panel splits, trim placement and logo positions free with every order.

2″, 3″, 5″, 7″ or 9″ inseams, on men’s, women’s and youth blocks. Slim racing cut or relaxed training fit, with a rise that stays put we grade to your own size chart so returns don’t eat your margin.

 

Custom Running & Training Shorts We Manufacture

We’re a full-line custom shorts supplier, so your whole range comes off a single production run in matching fabric and color.

2-in-1 running shorts

Outer short with a bonded compression liner — the best-selling silhouette in running retail right now.

 
 

Lined running shorts

Classic mesh-brief liner in 5" and 7" inseams, built for everyday mileage.

 
 

Women's running shorts

High-rise, contoured waistband cut on a women's block — with a real waistband, not a scaled-down men's pattern.

 
 
 

Get a free quote in 24 hours
Send us your design idea, roster size and deadline,
and we'll come back with pricing and a mockup.

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Performance Fabrics Built for Mileage

Weight, stretch and drying time matter more on shorts than on any other garment. We stock a running-specific fabric range and will recommend the right one for your climate, your price point and the distance your customers actually run.

  • Recycled polyester micro-woven — feather-light, fast-drying and quiet in motion, ideal for 3″ and 5″ race cuts.
  • Nylon-spandex four-way stretch — soft hand feel with full range of movement for 2-in-1 and training styles.
  • Ripstop shell — abrasion-resistant with a DWR finish for trail and all-weather running.
  • Power-mesh liner — breathable compression liner that holds without digging in.
  • Perforated micro-mesh panels — laser-cut venting at the hip and back yoke where heat builds up.

Tell us your season, your market and your target retail price, and we’ll send fabric swatches before you commit to a single unit.

 

Low MOQ & Competitive Wholesale Pricing

We’ve built our pricing to work for small clubs and large brands alike. Whether it’s a one-off club order or a recurring private label run, you get factory-direct pricing without the middleman markup.

 

Low minimum order quantity

Start with as few as 50 pairs per design — enough to test a colourway or kit out a run club, without tying up your cash flow.

Volume discounts.

The more you order, the lower your per-unit price. Orders above 500 and 1,000 pairs unlock progressively better wholesale rates.

Bundle and save.

Combine shorts with tanks, tees or leggings in one production run and share the setup cost across the whole order.

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Private Label and Custom Packaging Solutions

If you’re an activewear or running brand, we manufacture under your label, not ours. Nothing that leaves our floor carries our name.

  • Woven waistband tape, size tabs, care labels and hem tags in your artwork.
  • Custom drawcords, aglets, reflective trims and branded zip pullers.
  • Poly bags, hang tags, tissue paper and retail-ready boxes.
  • Barcode and SKU labelling for retail, Amazon and marketplace fulfilment.
  • White label production with full confidentiality — always.

Your customer sees your brand from the box to the waistband. We stay invisible.

 

Flexible Order Quantities for Every Business

We understand that different businesses have different production needs, which is why we offer flexible order quantities. Whether you’re a new label testing a single inseam before committing to a full size run, a run club ordering summer kit, or an established brand planning a full season buy, we accommodate your requirements without unnecessary limitations. Our pricing structure is designed to scale with your order size, so you can manage costs carefully while growing your range. That flexibility makes it easier for both new startups and established brands to work with us confidently.

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Cut and sew manufacturer for apparel brands — pattern making, grading, sewing and finishing in-house. MOQ 50 pieces, free tech pack, samples in 7-10 days.

Our Transparent Manufacturing
Process Step by Step

No surprises, no middlemen, no guessing about where your order is. Here’s exactly how we work.

Quick, clear response to your inquiry. Reach out and our team replies within 24 hours with the right questions and next steps.

 
 

We learn your colors, logo, fabric preference, sizing and deadline, then build a print-ready mockup.

 
 

You get clear, quantity-based pricing up front — no hidden costs.

 
 

We produce a sample for you to review and approve before the full run. We match your exact Pantone/hex colors at this stage.

 
 

Once you approve, we manufacture your order and align delivery to your season or event deadline.

 
 
 

Every piece is inspected, then finished with your brand label and packaging.

 
 

Your order ships sorted and labeled, with tracking — and we follow up to make sure you’re happy.

 
 

Printing & Decoration Methods That Last

Different teams need different finishes. We offer every major decoration method in-house:

 

Dye-sublimation

All-over colour and graphics printed into the fabric. No cracking, no fading, no added weight — ideal for club kit and full-print race shorts.

Silicone heat transfer

Thin, stretchy and soft to the touch. The right call for logos on lightweight technical shorts where embroidery would pucker the fabric.

Reflective print & piping

3M-grade reflective hits at the hem, back yoke and waistband so your customers stay visible on early and late runs.

Screen printing

Bold, cost-effective and long-lasting for large runs with simple logos, sponsor marks and text placements.

Embroidery

Raised, durable stitching for waistband and hip logos on heavier woven training shorts.

Dedicated Customer Support

One account manager from first enquiry to final delivery on WhatsApp, on email, in your timezone.

Why Choose Axis Sportswear as a
Custom Running Shorts Manufacturer

  • One-stop manufacturing — design, fabric, printing, private label and shipping handled in one place.
  • Made to order — every pair is cut to your spec and inseam, not pulled off a shelf and re-labelled.
  • Colour accurate, every time — Pantone matching confirmed on your sample before bulk production.
  • Built to last — flatlock seams, bar-tacked stress points and drawcords that don’t disappear into the waistband.
  • Global shipping — fast, tracked delivery to the US, UK, Europe and 40+ countries.
  • Real people, real support — one account manager who works on your timezone, not ours.

We exist to make ordering custom running shorts simple, transparent and worth reordering season after season.

Ready to Build Your Custom Running Shorts?

Tell us your inseam, your fabric, and your quantity, and we’ll handle the rest — from free mockup to delivered order.  

 
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