Apparel Launch Academy

FOUNDATIONS (Activewear + Performance Apparel Focus)

• How to Start an Activewear Brand (Step-by-Step Guide) (Coming Soon)

• How Golf, Pickleball & Tennis Apparel Is Made (Coming Soon)

• How Clothing Manufacturing Works (Activewear Edition) (Coming Soon)

• What Is a Tech Pack? (+ Examples for Activewear) (Coming Soon)

• How to Make a Tech Pack for Sportswear (Coming Soon)

• Patternmaking Basics for Activewear Brands (Coming Soon)

• What Is Grading in Clothing? (Sportswear Fit Guide) (Coming Soon)

• How to Create Sizes for Leggings, Bras & Performance Tops (Coming Soon)

• Activewear Sampling Process Explained (Coming Soon)

• How to Fit Activewear (Golf, Tennis, Yoga, and More) (Coming Soon)

• How Much Does It Cost to Make Activewear? (Coming Soon)

• Activewear Production Timeline (What to Expect) (Coming Soon)

FABRICS & MATERIALS (Sportswear-Focused)

• Best Fabrics for Activewear (Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Yoga) (Coming Soon)

• Best Fabrics for Leggings (Compression, Stretch, Recovery) (Coming Soon)

• Best Fabrics for Sports Bras (Support Levels Explained) (Coming Soon)

• Nylon vs Polyester for Activewear (Coming Soon)

• GSM Explained for Sportswear (Coming Soon)

• Fabric Stretch, Recovery & Performance Basics (Coming Soon)

• Types of Knit Fabrics for Activewear (Interlock, Jersey, Rib, etc.) (Coming Soon)

• Moisture-Wicking, Quick-Dry & Performance Finishes Explained (Coming Soon)

• Sustainable Activewear Fabrics (Regenerative, Recycled, Bio-Based) (Coming Soon)

• Fabric Sourcing for Small Apparel Brands (Coming Soon)

• Equestrian Apparel Fabrics (Durability, Flexibility, Abrasion Resistance) (Coming Soon)

CONSTRUCTION & TECHNICAL (Sportswear-Specific)

• Seam Types for Activewear (Flatlock, Overlock, Bonded) (Coming Soon)

• Stitch Types for Performance Apparel (Coming Soon)

• Hem Types for Leggings, Skorts & Athletic Tops (Coming Soon)

• Collar Types for Golf & Tennis Tops (Coming Soon)

• Sleeve Types for Performance Wear (Raglan, Set-In, Cap Sleeve) (Coming Soon)

• Waistbands for Leggings, Skirts & Riding Tights (Coming Soon)

• Zippers, Closures & Plackets for Activewear (Coming Soon)

• Trims, Labels & Branding for Sports Apparel (Coming Soon)

• How Activewear Is Cut & Sewn (Coming Soon)

• What Is a Bill of Materials? (Sportswear Version) (Coming Soon)

GARMENT TYPES (Sportswear + Lifestyle Categories)

• Types of Active Tops (Golf Polos, Tennis Tops, Yoga Tanks) (Coming Soon)

• Types of Leggings (Compression, 4-Way Stretch, Sculpting) (Coming Soon)

• Types of Sports Bras (Support Levels & Fit) (Coming Soon)

• Types of Skorts & Athletic Skirts (Coming Soon)

• Types of Performance Jackets & Layers (Coming Soon)

• Types of Riding Tights (Equestrian Wear Explained) (Coming Soon)

• Types of Performance Shorts (Running, Golf, Tennis) (Coming Soon)

• Types of Premium Tees & Hoodies for Athleisure (Coming Soon)

MANUFACTURING GUIDES (Activewear + Performance Categories)

• How to Manufacture Activewear (Coming Soon)

• How to Manufacture Golf & Tennis Apparel (Coming Soon)

• How to Manufacture Pickleball Apparel (Coming Soon)

• How to Manufacture Leggings (Coming Soon)

• How to Manufacture Sports Bras (Coming Soon)

• How to Manufacture Equestrian Apparel (Coming Soon)

• How to Manufacture Performance Tops (Coming Soon)

• How to Manufacture Premium Athleisure (Coming Soon)

• What Is an MOQ? (Activewear Edition) (Coming Soon)

• How to Work With an Activewear Manufacturer (Coming Soon)

• Where to Find Activewear Manufacturers (USA + Global) (Coming Soon)

SUPPLY CHAIN + SOURCING (Performance Wear Edition)

• Activewear Supply Chain Explained (Coming Soon)

• Fabric Mills vs Converters (Sportswear Sourcing) (Coming Soon)

• Dye Houses for Activewear (Sublimation, Digital, Solution Dye) (Coming Soon)

• Screen Printing vs Heat Transfers for Performance Apparel (Coming Soon)

• Embroidery for Golf & Tennis Apparel (Coming Soon)

• Sublimation Printing for Activewear (Coming Soon)

• Fulfillment Options for Activewear & Athleisure Brands (Coming Soon)

• How to Ship Clothing from Overseas (Coming Soon)

• Manufacturing Lead Times (Sportswear Categories) (Coming Soon)

• How to Communicate With Activewear Manufacturers (Coming Soon)

BUSINESS & BRAND-BUILDING (Activewear Launch Strategy)

• How Much Does It Cost to Start an Activewear Brand? (Coming Soon)

• How to Validate an Activewear or Golf Apparel Idea (Coming Soon)

• How to Price Activewear Products (Coming Soon)

• How to Create an Activewear Development Timeline (Coming Soon)

• How to Build a Launch Plan for Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Brands (Coming Soon)

• How to Source Activewear Factories for Small Brands (Coming Soon)

• How to Budget for Activewear Development & Production (Coming Soon)

• How to Choose the Right Activewear Manufacturer (Coming Soon)

• What Makes an Activewear Brand Successful? (Coming Soon)

• How to Build a Performance Apparel Capsule Collection (Coming Soon)

TEMPLATES & DOWNLOADS (Performance Apparel Versions)

• Activewear Tech Pack Template (Coming Soon)

• Bill of Materials Template (Sportswear Edition) (Coming Soon)

• Measurement Chart Template (Leggings, Bras, Tops) (Coming Soon)

• Sample Review Worksheet (Activewear) (Coming Soon)

• Production Tracker Template (Coming Soon)

• Fabric Testing Template (Stretch, Recovery, Pilling, Wicking) (Coming Soon)

• Activewear Launch Plan Template (Coming Soon)

• Costing Sheet Template for Activewear Brands (Coming Soon)

Discover Your Manufacturing Path

When you’re ready to see how the full apparel supply chain connects to everything you’re learning, explore the Apparel Launch Directory. 

Our companion resource that maps out trusted activewear, golf, pickleball, tennis, streetwear, and lifestyle manufacturers, along with fabric mills, performance dye houses, sublimation printers, and key development partners across the industry.