Activewear - Blue Associates Sportswear

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Want to know a production timeline for a bespoke activewear range?

The time it takes to launch a brand or activewear range from our initial conversation through to shipped production varies on where it is produced and how complex the garments are. China is the fastest route as the development process and size of sample rooms/ production lines are usually far bigger than European factories, however the accuracy obtained by European factories on 1st samples can sometimes catch the Chinese lead up. Below is a typical timeline of the complex processes involved and

sportswear - Blue Associates Sportswear Ltd

How to design your own Sportswear?

Our sister site Sportswear-Designer allows you to create bespoke sportswear designs using our ready to use 3D templates. The process is straightforward and within minutes you can create your very own sportswear collection and have factory ready tech packs.

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Made in Britain sportswear is back!!!

Made in England Sportswear production in our brand-new UK activewear factory Locally produced, recycled and sustainable sportswear is very close to our hearts. We are

Clo3D is the Future of Sportswear Design

As regards to Clo3D being the future of sportswear design – the future is already here. Whether it is a global brand or a start-up, embracing and developing 3D is a must. At Blue Associates, we anticipate more of our clients who have yet to take onboard 3D will soon be demanding the technology – and we are ready and waiting to guide them through their “digital shift” with a first-class and cost-effective service.

How to design sportswear

We are currently in an ever-growing culture of activewear/athleisure style which has become a real driving force in our daily lives, whether you intend on

Design Thought Process by Blue Associates Sportswear Ltd

What makes a great sportswear design?

A great sportswear design is really a combination of many factors, all executed perfectly; resulting in an innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing final product. The journey of getting there is a result of countless hours of researching, design ideation, development, and analysis along the way.

A Secret to a powerful Sportswear design

Empathy is one of the most important tools a designer can use when designing a product or a service. Being able to put yourself into

Circular Sportswear by Blue Associates Sportswear Ltd

Want to know about Circular Fashion?

Circular fashion has become a “Buzzword” with brands and suppliers talking “Circular” rather than yesterdays buzzword “Sustainable”. Circular fashion isn’t new. It’s being banded around

Recycle – Upcycle – Repair – Sportswear

Passionate about the environment ? We are big advocates for sustainable sportswear and produce some of the most environmentally friendly, recycled or sustainable activewear for

Clo3D Sportswear Design

CLO 3D is now part of Blue Associates Sportswear. 3D design has been on the horizon for a couple of years now. Architects, Car Designers

How to Start your own Sportswear Clothing Brand

Below is a guide to everything you need to consider when starting your own sportswear brand. What is your niche? There are very few opportunities

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17 Ways to Grow your Activewear Brand

Growth is on the top of all activewear brands agendas, however, working out how to grow isn’t always straightforward or obvious. In this journal, we

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Sustainable Sports wear Fabrics – The Complete Guide

Sustainability has become the buzzword within the activewear sector as the world wakes up to the damage synthetic fibres are doing to our planet. This

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How to find a Rucksack and Sports Bag Factory

Are you looking for a sportswear factory to design and manufacture your rucksack, luggage or sports bags? Read about how we can help you through the whole process from the beginning.

How to Create your own Brand Logo – The All Important Steps

Brand logos form a major part of your brand identity and help set the tone for your brand. Your logo, along with the product, your

The Top 20 Sportswear Design and Production Terms Explained

There is a certain lingo used in the sportswear and fashion trade that once understood, makes perfect sense but until you know what each of

Why Choose Us?

There are plenty of Freelance Activewear Designers out there, many with several years’ experience, however, there are some clear reasons why you should choose us.

Sportswear Start-Up Pack

Starting your own sportswear or activewear brand? Our Sportswear StartUp Pack provides information on all of the key aspects required to launch a successful sportswear

What does it cost to launch a sportswear brand?

We get several enquiries every week asking how much it will cost to launch their activewear brand. Unfortunately, the question is too open to give

Sportswear Marketing – Branding – Sportswear Design – Sampling – Production – Website – Marketing

Blue Associates Sportswear is the only one stop consultancy that offers a complete top to tail package for start-up sports businesses wanting to launch their

How Do I Choose a Sportswear Factory?

We are 100% independent and produce the sportswear we design for our clients through a network of trusted suppliers we have worked with for many

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Sustainable Garment Labels and Trims

As the world wakes up to the decades of damage and toxic products the sportswear industry has produced since the invention of cheap synthetic fibres

What Makes a Sportswear Brand a Brand and not just Logo’d Stuff?

A sportswear brand is completely different from a product with a logo printed or embroidered onto it. A good brand image evokes passion and desire

3 Ways to Get your Brand Seen this Season

Marketing your sportswear brand is an all-year-round job, whether it be improving your online marketing through SEO or Google Ads or doing traditional physical marketing

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Sportswear Designers – Creating Tech Packs, BOM, Source and Project Managing an Activewear Factory

Having a technical CAD design and Tech pack is key to successfully producing great samples and eventually quality products. Imagine an architect turning up on-site

Sportswear designers 5 mistakes to avoid

Starting up a Sportswear Brand – 5 simple mistakes to avoid

We get enquiries every day from entrepreneurs who want to start up a sportswear brand and have already started the process. Below are some of

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We Design, Develop, Source and Produce High-Performance Sportswear for Blue Chip Brands

Established in 1997 we have been designing, developing, sourcing and marketing high-performance sportswear for blue-chip sports clothing brands and startups around the globe ever since.

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Why you should stop branding off the shelf unbranded sportswear

Launching a brand isn’t easy. For it to succeed, everything must be spot on and at every touchpoint a potential consumer sees needs to depict

5 Tips To Start Your Own Activewear Brand

1. VISION You have an idea, a vision of what you want to produce and the brand you want to create. You’ve spotted a gap

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Sustainable Sportswear – Some of the Best Fabrics To Use

All athletes love the environment and most train outside with many of the sports they actively do taking place in the woods, mountains, rivers or

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Sportswear – That’s what we do

We design, develop, source and produce performance sportswear and activewear for established sports brands and entrepreneurs who want to launch a brand. If you need

Finding the best Sportswear Factory or Supplier

Today I have received 2 phone calls from fledgling start-up sportswear brands that have both been duped. They both trawled the internet for days looking

Gymshark Factory

Looking for the factory that makes for Gymshark? Want to find the same factory as Gymshark?

How much does sportswear cost?

We get inundated with enquiries every day from entrepreneurs and brands, asking for quotes on garments without providing a design or tech pack. Our response

Issues with using recycled polyester in Sportswear

It looks like the plastic bottle is here to stay, despite publicity about bisphenol A and other chemicals that may leach into liquids inside the

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Looking for a Baselayer, Outdoor, Waterproof, Ski, Gym, Running, Cycle, Fitness, Yoga, Down factory

If you are trying to source a technical sportswear factory that produces any of the above, then look no further. We have a solution for

Be Cool In Wool

ashmei uses Merino wool: because for them, the focus is all about creating the ultimate sports apparel. When it comes to apparel, the trend since

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UK Sportswear and Activewear Factory

We have been producing performance sportswear since 1997 and work with some of the biggest and best sports brands through to entrepreneurs who want to launch their new brand.

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Virus Fighting Sportswear

Coronavirus continues to affect the world and has affected industries. The sportswear and performance textile industry is no different and has now developed performance anti virus fabrics that help stop the virus activity when it hits the surface of the fabric. Looking for Anti Virus Sportswear? Contact us now.

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