Best swimwear manufacturers (2026)
By SupplySpark data desk · Updated 17 Sept 2026 · 482 suppliers considered
Swimwear is a technical category: stretch fabrics, lining, elastic recovery and chlorine and saltwater resistance all need to hold up after repeated wear, so buyers typically look for factories with dedicated experience in knit stretch fabrics. SupplySpark lists 479 swimwear suppliers worldwide, and 76% have independent evidence on file. Istanbul leads with 63 listings, followed by Tirupur (31), Dhaka (26), Delhi / New Delhi (19) and Noida (17). The most common certifications are amfori BSCI (132 suppliers), ISO 9001 (111) and Sedex SMETA (107), and 87 suppliers hold GRS, which is relevant for recycled nylon and polyester programs. Low minimums are common: 154 of the 282 suppliers that publish an MOQ accept 50 units or fewer. The list below shows 15 of the highest-scoring profiles. Use it as a shortlist, then request samples and confirm terms directly.
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Jinjiang Qicaihu Garments Weaving Co., Ltd.
Jinjiang, ChinaMOQ 50Lead 12–15 dEst. 19952300+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedJinjiang, Fujian manufacturer and trader founded in 1995 with 2,300+ employees, making women's and children's swimwear, maternity swimwear, board shorts and fitness wear in fabrics including Carvico and Lycra. Holds amfori BSCI, ISO 9001, GOTS and GRS. MOQ 50 units; lead time 12–15 days.
amfori BSCIISO 9001GOTSGRSTR TS 007/2011View profile - 2
Xiamen Fimore Trading Co., Ltd
Xiamen, ChinaMOQ 3,000Lead 30–45 d Verified · Customs records · Manual reviewXiamen manufacturer and trader supplying girls' polyamide bikini sets, boys' UV rash guards, recycled-polyester shorts, underwear and lingerie on OEM and custom-design terms. Certifications include ISO 9001 and amfori BSCI; customs records are on file. MOQ 3,000 units; lead time 30–45 days.
ISO 9001ISO 9000amfori BSCISGSView profile - 3
DKI Apparel Private Limited
Ambernath East, IndiaMOQ 1Est. 2004501–1000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedAmbernath export manufacturer in the Defiance Group, founded in 2004 with 501–1,000 employees. It focuses on knitted garments, mainly women's cotton innerwear, and also makes swimwear and activewear in its own cutting and stitching facilities. Certified GRS, WRAP and CTPAT; MOQ from 1 unit.
GRSWRAPCTPATView profile - 4
Glory Star International Limited
Kowloon Bay, Hong KongMOQ 300Lead 7–120 dEst. 1992170 insured at factory (2015 annual report); 400–500 self-reported at peak employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-audited (HKTDC bronze Verified store; factory audited by ITS and D&B)Hong Kong intimate-apparel maker incorporated in 1992, with French founders and a wholly owned factory in Xinhui, Jiangmen. Its range covered bras, briefs, lingerie and swimwear on OEM and ODM terms, and it lists amfori BSCI and OEKO-TEX. MOQ 300 units; confirm current operating status.
amfori BSCIOEKO-TEXREACHView profile - 5
Deswal Sourcing Solutions Private Limited
Gurugram, IndiaMOQ 50Lead 28–35 dEst. 2016150+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedGurugram private-label manufacturer and export design house founded in 2016 with 150+ employees, making womenswear, resort wear, dresses, sets and kidswear in cotton and silk. Holds Sedex SMETA, GOTS and Fair Trade. MOQ 50 units; lead time 28–35 days.
Sedex (SMETA)GOTSFair TradeView profile - 6
Gokaldas Images Private Limited
Bengaluru, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 15–15 dEst. 19791,001–5,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedBengaluru apparel manufacturer founded in 1979 with 1,001–5,000 employees and production in Bengaluru and Sircilla, plus a New York sales subsidiary. Its range covers lingerie, activewear, innerwear, denim and tailoring in fibers such as modal and bamboo. Sedex SMETA audited; MOQ from 1 unit.
Sedex (SMETA)View profile - 7
AKR Textiles
Coimbatore, IndiaMOQ 1Lead 45–60 dEst. 19955,001–10,000 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedCoimbatore knitwear manufacturer and exporter founded in 1995 with 5,001–10,000 employees. Its range includes women's beachwear, swimwear, lingerie and maternity wear alongside menswear and babywear. Certifications include SA8000, WRAP, ISO 9001 and OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Lead time 45–60 days.
AEO T1SA8000RINAISO 9001ISO 14001OEKO-TEX Standard 100View profile - 8
Adam Exports
Mumbai, IndiaMOQ 150Lead 10–60 dEst. 1984201-500 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedMumbai ready-to-wear manufacturer and exporter founded in 1984, with production units in Maharashtra and Gujarat and reported capacity of 800,000+ garments per month. Makes womenswear, beachwear and kidswear in cotton, modal, silk and viscose. Holds GOTS, GRS, SA8000 and Sedex SMETA. MOQ 150 units.
ISO 14001SA8000GOTSGRSSedex (SMETA)BSIView profile - 9
The Brinell Clothing Inc
New Delhi, IndiaMOQ 1,000Est. 198311-50 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedNew Delhi apparel manufacturer and exporter with Vancouver roots, founded in 1983 with 11–50 employees. Makes shirts, T-shirts, hoodies, outerwear, blazers and swimwear on OEM, ODM and private-label terms. Certified to WRAP, Sedex, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. MOQ 1,000 units.
WRAPSEDEXISO 9001ISO 14001OHSAS 18001View profile - 10
Guangzhou Textiles Holdings Limited
Guangzhou, ChinaMOQ 600Lead 4–7 dEst. 1980400 to 449 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedState-owned Guangzhou textile, apparel and supply-chain group founded in 1980 with 400–449 employees. Its range spans swimwear, activewear, yoga leggings, womenswear, denim and kidswear, with recycled polyester among its materials. Holds China Customs AEO Advanced Certification, ISO 9001 and GRS. MOQ 600 units.
China Customs AEO Advanced CertificationISO 9001GRSView profile - 11
Zhejiang NewWay Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd.
Jiaxing, ChinaMOQ 100Lead 30–30 dEst. 1994120+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedJiaxing apparel manufacturer and import/export company founded in 1994 with 120+ employees, offering full-package OEM and ODM production of sweaters, knit and woven dresses, sportswear and plus-size fashion. Holds amfori BSCI and GRS. MOQ 100 units; lead time about 30 days.
amfori BSCITÜV RheinlandGRSIntertekView profile - 12
Guangzhou Healong Sportswear Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou, ChinaMOQ 1Lead 2–28 dEst. 2009500–700 employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedGuangzhou custom sportswear manufacturer and trader founded in 2009 with 500–700 employees and an expanded Vietnam facility. Makes sublimated teamwear for soccer, basketball, hockey and cheerleading, plus activewear and yoga apparel. Holds ISO 9001, amfori BSCI and Sedex SMETA. MOQ from 1 unit.
ISO 9001amfori BSCISedex (SMETA)View profile - 13
Dongguan Minghang Garments Co., Ltd.
Dongguan, ChinaMOQ 40Lead 7–45 dEst. 2017220+ staff; 300+ technical personnel claimed employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedDongguan (Humen) activewear manufacturer and trader founded in 2017 with 220+ staff, producing yoga leggings, sports bras, tennis wear, hoodies and joggers for OEM, ODM and private-label programs. Holds amfori BSCI, ISO 9001 and OEKO-TEX Standard 100. MOQ 40 units; lead time 7–45 days.
amfori BSCIISO 9001OEKO-TEX Standard 100SGSView profile - 14
Thai Son S.P Limited Company
Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamMOQ 500Lead 75–110 dEst. 2003990+ employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedHo Chi Minh City cut-and-sew knitwear manufacturer founded in 2003, with 990+ employees across two facilities. Products include wetsuits, rash guards, yoga apparel and leggings. Holds SA8000, amfori BSCI, OCS and OEKO-TEX Standard 100. MOQ 500 units; lead time 75–110 days.
SA8000amfori BSCISedex (SMETA)OCSOEKO-TEX Standard 100ISO 13485View profile - 15
Anhui Garments Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd.
Hefei, ChinaMOQ 1Lead 33–33 dEst. 1979300+ staff; 3000+ factory workers employees Verified · Business registry · Customs records · third-party-auditedHefei apparel exporter and sourcing group founded in 1979, with 300+ staff and 3,000+ factory workers. Its range covers activewear, loungewear, intimates and outerwear, with recycled nylon among its materials. Certifications include GRS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, WRAP, Sedex SMETA and amfori BSCI. MOQ 1 unit.
GRSRDSOEKO-TEX Standard 100Better CottonWRAPSedex (SMETA)View profile
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Frequently asked questions
What minimum order quantity should I expect from swimwear manufacturers?
Most published minimums are low. Of the 282 listed swimwear suppliers that publish an MOQ, 154 accept 50 units or fewer and another 57 accept 51–200 units. Only 18 require more than 1,000 units. Low minimums typically apply per style, sometimes with limits per color or size, so ask how the MOQ is counted before comparing quotes.
Which certifications are most common among swimwear suppliers?
amfori BSCI (132 suppliers), ISO 9001 (111) and Sedex SMETA (107) are the most common. For sustainable lines, 90 suppliers hold GOTS, 87 hold GRS for recycled materials and 81 hold OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Ask for current certificates and check that their scope covers the facility that will make your order.
Where are most swimwear manufacturers located?
Istanbul has the most listings (63), followed by Tirupur (31), Dhaka (26), Delhi / New Delhi (19) and Noida (17). Buyers selling into Europe typically value Turkey's shorter transit times, while South Asian hubs are typically considered for cotton-rich beachwear and cost-focused programs. Compare samples and landed costs across regions before deciding.
Method: entries are the top-scoring published profiles for this category and country in SupplySpark's database when the list was last updated; ranking cannot be bought. Facts come from each supplier's public profile and evidence on file; confirm MOQs, lead times and certifications directly with the factory before ordering.