OEM · ODM
OEM vs ODM Activewear Manufacturing
Choose the manufacturing role that matches pattern ownership and speed — then sample.
Direct answer
Choose the manufacturing role that matches pattern ownership and speed — then sample.
OEM and ODM are manufacturing roles — not marketing badges. Buyers choose the path that matches how much pattern ownership, speed and exclusivity the programme needs.
| OEM | You bring a tech pack, graded pattern or locked reference. We manufacture to your specification with sampling, PPS and controlled bulk. |
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| ODM | We contribute pattern / construction / fabric platforms from the ELEVIA library or co-develop a new block, then manufacture under your brand. |
| Private label (library) | Fastest path: colour, branding and pack on live blocks from 150 pieces per style per colour. |
| When OEM fits | Exclusive silhouette, retailer-locked tech pack, or existing pattern you must keep. |
| When ODM / library fits | Speed to market, lower pattern risk, or first capsules validating a brand. |
Pick the path before you spend on samples
- Have a complete tech pack? Start custom activewear OEM.
- Need speed on proven blocks? Start private-label activewear.
- Unsure? Read private label vs custom OEM.
OEM / ODM programme facts
Clear manufacturing facts for buyer verification: legal entity, MOQ, sample path and trade terms.
| Company | Guangzhou Elevia Apparel Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Brand line | Engineered for movement. Developed for production. |
| Specialization | Men’s performance apparel — fit engineering, product-specific fabrics, sample validation |
| Business model | OEM / ODM / private label — development-led manufacturing partner |
| Bulk MOQ | Private-label bulk MOQ: from 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sample support | Manufacturing samples: from 1 piece — no shelf stock |
| Sample lead time | Library remake · 7–9 working days |
| Bulk lead time | Approximately 25–30 days after PPS and fabric confirmation |
| Markets | US, UK, EU, Australia and international |
| Trade terms | FOB / DDP subject to destination and quotation |
| Core services | Engineered fit, fabric selection, sampling, grading, controlled bulk and documented QC |
What buyers ask
What is the bulk MOQ?
Private-label bulk MOQ: from 150 pieces per style per colour. Size curves can mix within a colourway.
Do you ship shelf or inventory samples?
No inventory / shelf samples. Library remake typically approximately 7–9 working days after confirmation. Manufacturing samples: from 1 piece.
How do brand buyers start?
Submit a tech pack, reference garment or library SKU via Request a quote. We confirm construction, fabric, sample fee and timeline before you commit.
Where is the legal entity?
Guangzhou Elevia Apparel Technology Co., Ltd. — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Sales desk: business@eleviaapparel.com.
What sizes do you grade?
Standard library grading is S–2XL. Larger sizes: 3XL–4XL subject to grading confirmation.
What trade terms do you quote?
FOB / DDP subject to destination and quotation. Exact Incoterms are confirmed on the quotation.