Best Low Minimum Order Mills For Activewear

Editorial TeamEditorial Team
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June 1st, 2015
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9:00 AM

Whether you're a new designer in search of just a few meters of fabric or you're an established label wanting to test out a different cloth, the following mills are some of the best providers of low minimum orders for activewear and sports fabrics.

Tejidos Gulfer Located in the heart of Colombia, Tejidos Gulfer offers fashionably high-tech fabrics specifically designed for luxury performance markets. Bogota-based, the firm designs several microfiber textiles in both nylon-Lycra blends and polyester-Lycra blends. Both have inbuilt freshness technology and boast superior comfort. Additionally, Tejidos Gulfer offers fabrics for accenting, decorating and lining sports apparel, in order to make functional garments more beautiful. All fabrics come with moisture-wick technology and antibacterial finishes, with the option of Aloe Vera and vitamin E added in for the skin.The mill's Colombian origins mean low minimum orders can be imported into the United States, Canada , Mexico and the CAFAN region duty free.Lafgo LafayetteA fellow Bogota, Colombia-based mill, Lafgo Lafayette offers a special line of sport fabrics designed for durability and breathability. Lafgo Lafayette develops creative textile solutions with high-tech components that allow designers to create comfortable, versatile garments that are sustainably-made.Lafgo Lafayette have gained a loyal following due their burgeoning presence across the Americas, which is a result of undisputed quality. Such standards can be seen in their pure polyester and polyester Lycra-blend performance fabrics. Each cloth features moisture-wicking, sun protection, and water repellence, making them ideal for sport and active wear collections.CORDURA®Part of  integrated fiber group Invista, CORDURA® brand fabrics have been in production for more than forty-five years. Cordura fabrics were traditionally sourced for work-wear, military gear for their rugged durability and long-lasting performance. But today, these versatile fabrics based on high tenacity fiber technologies are being tapped by active and sports apparel designers.It is not only the durable, legacy fabrics in the CORDURA® collections, that appeal to the activewear market, but also the technical "durability plus" fabric options such as ultra lightweight, super soft, and super stretch that feature in the portfolio. These performance fabrics boast different constructions and textures, as well as bold colors that make a strong statement when working out - giving CORDURA® that fashionable edge. Featuring classic air-jet textured nylons, ultra-lightweight high tenacity wovens and canvas / twill blends with natural fibers, the latest collections from authorized CORDURA® fabric mill Chia Her. The mill produces and ships from Taiwan with low minimum orders and versatile styling options.