Seamless Activewear Wholesale Prices in 2026: What 2,935 Factory Styles Actually Cost
Most “how much does activewear cost” articles quote a vague $8–$30 with no source. This page publishes the actual numbers: median FOB wholesale prices, fabric compositions, MOQs, size ranges and colorway counts computed from a full export of our 2026 factory catalog — 2,935 active seamless styles. Free to cite with a link.
Quick answer: In 2026, the median factory wholesale price of seamless activewear (FOB China) is $14.80 for a two-piece yoga set, $8.50 for leggings, $7.90 for a sports bra or top and $7.10 for swimwear, based on 2,935 styles in Yesseam's factory catalog. 88% of styles are nylon/spandex (most often 75/25), stock-program MOQ is 50 pieces, and the typical style ships in 5 colorways and sizes S–XL.
Median wholesale prices by category
The table below shows factory wholesale prices (FOB Xiamen, USD, ready-to-brand stock program) for every category in our 2026 catalog. We use medians and the P25–P75 range rather than averages, so a handful of specialty styles can't distort the picture.
| Category | Styles (n) | Median price | P25–P75 (middle 50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga sets (2-piece) | 887 | $14.80 | $13.20–$16.30 |
| Tennis & golf dresses | 208 | $13.40 | $9.50–$15.47 |
| Jumpsuits & onesies | 56 | $10.65 | $9.43–$12.43 |
| Leggings | 402 | $8.50 | $7.40–$9.50 |
| Sports bras & tops | 417 | $7.90 | $7.10–$8.45 |
| Menswear | 417 | $7.70 | $6.60–$9.60 |
| Swimwear | 543 | $7.10 | $6.50–$7.80 |
Two things stand out. A two-piece yoga set at $14.80 is roughly the sum of its parts (bra ~$7.90 + leggings ~$8.50 minus a small set discount) — sets are not a premium product, they are simply two garments. And swimwear at $7.10 is the most standardized category: 80% of swim styles fall inside a tight $6.50–$7.80 band.
What moves a quote up or down
Within one category, the middle 50% band is wide — leggings run $7.40–$9.50 — and the drivers are consistent: fiber and spandex share (a 75/25 nylon hand-feel fabric costs more than 90/10), construction (compression zones, scrunch seat, pockets, bonded hems), finishing (silicone prints, reflective logos, custom Pantone dyeing) and packaging. A quote far below the P25 of its category usually means a lighter fabric weight, a polyester substitution, or a factory that will claw the margin back on the bulk order — we explain the red flags in our activewear cost guide.
The fabric norm is 75/25 nylon-spandex
88% of all 2,935 styles are nylon/spandex; polyester-based fabrics cover most of the rest (10%, concentrated in swim and menswear). Median spandex content across the catalog is 25% — high stretch recovery is the defining property of seamless. The five most common compositions:
| Composition | Share of catalog |
|---|---|
| 75% nylon / 25% spandex | 46% |
| 78% nylon / 22% spandex | 18% |
| 90% nylon / 10% spandex | 13% |
| 80% nylon / 20% spandex | 4% |
| 100% polyester | 3% |
If you are writing a tech pack and unsure what to spec, 75/25 nylon-spandex at 220–260 GSM is the 2026 default for premium seamless leggings and sets — see our GSM and fabric guide.
MOQ, sizes and colorways in practice
Three norms from the same dataset that first-time founders ask about most:
- MOQ: every stock style in the catalog carries a 50-piece minimum with your branding; fully custom development starts at 300 pieces per style. (Industry quotes of “500–1,000 minimum” describe cut-and-sew custom work, not a seamless stock program — more in our MOQ guide.)
- Sizes: 62% of styles run S–XL, 19% run S–L, and 15% already include XXL or larger. Extended sizing exists at factory level — if a supplier tells you plus sizes are impossible in seamless, they mean their machines.
- Colorways: the median style ships in 5 colors (mean 5.9). Launching a first collection in 3–4 colorways per style is normal, not timid.
How to use these numbers
Benchmark any quote you receive against the P25–P75 band of its category. Then convert FOB to landed cost: add freight and duty (roughly $1–$3 per piece to the US/EU depending on mode — see DDP shipping explained) before setting retail. At a typical 4–5× retail multiple, an $8.50 legging supports a $59–$79 price point — the math is worked through in how to price your activewear brand.
Methodology
Dataset: full export of the Yesseam factory catalog on 16 July 2026 — 2,935 active, quality-reviewed seamless styles across 7 categories. Prices are the factory's wholesale FOB Xiamen list prices in USD for the ready-to-brand stock program (blank garment + your branding), excluding freight, duties and custom development. We report medians and quartiles; 11 styles with data-entry outliers (>$100 or <$2) were excluded from range calculations. Aggregated data: download the CSV. This page is updated when the catalog is re-exported; figures are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 — please credit “Yesseam factory catalog data, 2026” with a link to this page.
FAQ
What is the typical wholesale price of seamless leggings in 2026?
Based on 402 legging styles in Yesseam's 2026 factory catalog, the median FOB wholesale price is $8.50, with the middle 50% of styles between $7.40 and $9.50. Compression styles with pockets or bonded finishes sit at the top of that band.
Why do yoga sets cost almost twice as much as leggings?
Because a set is two garments. The $14.80 median for a two-piece yoga set is roughly the bra ($7.90 median) plus the leggings ($8.50 median), minus a small set discount — not a premium markup.
Is a $4 leggings quote realistic?
It is below the 25th percentile of every legging style in this 2,935-style dataset. A quote that low usually means lighter fabric (under 200 GSM), polyester substituted for nylon, or costs recovered later through the bulk order. Compare quotes against the P25–P75 band and ask for the fabric spec in writing.
Do these prices include branding and shipping?
They include the garment with your branding applied (logo, labels) under the ready-to-brand stock program, FOB Xiamen. Freight, import duties and fully custom development (from 300 pcs) are extra; DDP door-to-door delivery can be quoted on request.