Sourcing Cluster Guide · Textile & Apparel
China's sportswear capital — home to Anta, 361°, Peak and thousands of footwear and apparel factories.
Jinjiang, a county-level city under Quanzhou, Fujian, is the manufacturing heart of China's sportswear industry. It is home to some of the country's largest sports brands (Anta, 361°, Peak among them) alongside thousands of OEM/ODM footwear and apparel factories. The broader Quanzhou region produces a very large share of China's athletic and casual footwear — Jinjiang and neighboring Putian together dominate national output, with Jinjiang alone hosting hundreds of complete shoe factories and thousands of workshops across cutting, stitching, lasting and outsole molding.
The cluster covers the full sports-goods stack: EVA and rubber outsole molding, midsole injection, mesh and knit upper knitting (including flyknit-type weaving), PU/PVC synthetics, waterproof membranes, apparel cut-and-sew, and trims — all within an hour's drive. This density allows a brand to develop an entire footwear-plus-apparel program in one region, with sample cycles of 7–15 days and bulk lead times of 30–45 days.
For importers, distributors and private-label brands, Jinjiang delivers near-brand-tier engineering (mold development, cushioning systems, performance textiles) at OEM pricing. The typical pitfalls are mold-quality variance on outsoles, glue-bond failures in hot/humid climates, and inconsistent sizing between factories. We manage these through outsole mold inspection, adhesive-spec control, and standardized size-grading checks at inline and final inspection.
Trial orders 500–1,000 pairs per style (mixed sizes possible); apparel from 300–500 pcs per style. Samples 7–15 days; bulk 30–45 days. We recommend: outsole mold and tooling inspection, adhesion (peel-strength) testing ≥2.5 kg/cm, REACH/CPSIA material testing for EU/US programs, and inline inspection at cutting/stitching plus pre-shipment AQL 2.5 with size grading and carton drop tests.
20 representative product lines with typical export specifications. Every product below is available through our vetted supplier network in Jinjiang (Quanzhou), Fujian.
Core OEM running shoes with EVA midsole and carbon rubber outsole.
| Upper | engineered knit or sandwich mesh with TPU overlays |
| Midsole | EVA injection, density 55–65 kg/m³; Phylon options |
| Outsole | carbon rubber, abrasion 1.5 mm loss/5,000 cycles max |
| Sizes | EU 39–45, US 6.5–11 |
| MOQ | 800–1,000 pairs per color |
| Certification | REACH materials; peel strength ≥2.5 kg/cm |
Brand-tier cushioning systems with air or popcorn midsoles.
| Midsole | E-TPU popcorn beads or air-cushion units |
| Drop | 8–10 mm heel-to-toe |
| Outsole | rubber pods on high-wear zones |
| Sizes | EU 36–46 unisex |
| MOQ | 1,000 pairs per color |
| Lead time | 35–45 days incl. mold |
One-piece knitted uppers with integrated lacing for athleisure.
| Upper | mono-filament + polyester flyknit, 3D woven |
| Midsole | EVA/Phylon, die-cut or injected |
| Weight | 180–240 g per shoe (EU 42) |
| Sizes | EU 36–45 |
| MOQ | 800–1,200 pairs per color |
Performance basketball shoes with TPU shanks and herringbone traction.
| Upper | PU + mesh composite, TPU toe cap |
| Midsole | Phylon + heel air unit |
| Outsole | herringbone rubber, non-marking |
| Sizes | EU 40–46 |
| MOQ | 1,000 pairs per color |
| Testing | torsion and flex cycle 10,000+ passes |
Vulcanized canvas and suede skate shoes.
| Construction | vulcanized, canvas/cow suede upper |
| Outsole | vulcanized rubber, abrasion rated |
| Sizes | EU 36–44 |
| MOQ | 1,200 pairs per color |
| Packing | shoe box with tissue, 12–24 pairs per carton |
Mid-cut waterproof hiking boots with membrane linings.
| Upper | split suede + ripstop mesh, waterproof membrane |
| Midsole | EVA with TPU shank |
| Outsole | lug rubber, oil/slip resistant |
| Sizes | EU 39–46; women's 36–42 |
| MOQ | 800 pairs per color |
| Testing | waterproof flex test 4,000+ cycles |
Firm-ground and TF soccer shoes with molded studs.
| Upper | PU microfiber, embossed textures |
| Outsole | TPU molded studs (FG) / rubber nubs (TF) |
| Sizes | EU 39–45 |
| MOQ | 1,000 pairs per color |
| Certification | REACH compliant materials |
Children's athletic shoes with CPSIA and GB30585 compliance.
| Upper | knit/PU with hook-and-loop closures |
| Midsole | EVA, lightweight |
| Sizes | EU 25–35 |
| Compliance | GB30585; CPSIA lead/phthalates |
| MOQ | 800 pairs per color |
| Safety | no detachable small parts |
Molded EVA slides and strap sandals for summer programs.
| Footbed | injected EVA, density 45–55 kg/m³ |
| Straps | PU or nylon webbing |
| Sizes | EU 36–45 |
| MOQ | 1,500–2,000 pairs per color |
| Packing | poly bag, 40 pairs per carton |
Cut-and-sew performance apparel with moisture-wicking fabrics.
| Fabric | polyester/spandex 145–220 gsm, wicking finish |
| Support | medium/high impact bra options; removable pads |
| Sizes | XS–XXL, plus-size grading |
| MOQ | 500 pcs per color |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 options |
Matching training tops and pants in French terry and tricot.
| Fabric | polyester tricot 150–180 gsm; brushed terry 280–320 gsm |
| Detailing | sublimation prints, reflective transfers |
| Sizes | S–3XL |
| MOQ | 500 sets per color |
| Lead time | 30–40 days |
Compression tights, shirts and sleeves with 4-way stretch.
| Fabric | nylon/spandex 200–260 gsm, 4-way stretch |
| Compression | 15–25 mmHg graduated options |
| Seams | flatlock stitching throughout |
| MOQ | 500 pcs per color |
| Certification | UPF 50+ fabric options |
Lightweight packable running shells with reflective detailing.
| Fabric | polyester ripstop 40–75D with DWR; taped seams on waterproof styles |
| Breathability | 10K/10K waterproof-breathable options |
| Detailing | 360° reflective piping, zip garages |
| Sizes | S–XXL |
| MOQ | 500 pcs per color |
Terry-cushioned athletic socks with arch support bands.
| Yarn | combed cotton/bamboo or COOLMAX-type poly |
| Structure | terry sole, ribbed arch, Y-heel |
| Sizes | EU 36–46 |
| MOQ | 2,000–5,000 pairs per design |
| Packing | poly bag / printed band |
Duffels, backpacks and shoe bags matching footwear programs.
| Material | 600D/900D polyester with PU coating |
| Hardware | metal or ABS zippers, load tested |
| Capacity | 20–60 L duffels |
| MOQ | 500–1,000 pcs per color |
| Packing | poly bag, bulk cartons |
Lightweight comfort walking shoes for older demographics.
| Upper | soft PU + mesh, wide-fit options |
| Midsole | soft EVA, heel height 25–35 mm |
| Sizes | EU 36–46 |
| MOQ | 800 pairs per color |
| Feature | removable insole for orthotics |
Steel/composite-toe safety shoes in sneaker silhouettes.
| Toe | steel or composite toe cap, 200 J impact |
| Midsole | steel/kevlar penetration plate |
| Outsole | PU/PU or rubber, oil and slip resistant (SRC) |
| Standard | EN ISO 20345 S1P/S3 capable |
| MOQ | 800–1,000 pairs per color |
EVA/PU insoles, orthotic inserts and sports laces.
| Insoles | EVA 3–6 mm, PU foam, gel-heel options |
| Orthotic | arch-support TPU shell models |
| Laces | flat/round elastic no-tie laces |
| MOQ | 5,000–10,000 pcs per SKU |
| Packing | printed header bags |
Complete brand development: design, molds, packaging, retail-ready.
| Scope | design interpretation, outsole molds, custom lasts |
| Branding | custom logos on upper, sockliner, outsole, box |
| Timeline | 15–20 days to prototype; 40–50 days to bulk |
| MOQ | 1,000–1,500 pairs per style |
| Packing | custom shoe boxes with tissue and hangtags |
Overruns, canceled orders and off-size lots at clearance pricing.
| Condition | first-grade; irregulars disclosed per lot |
| Assortment | running, casual, kids', apparel |
| Pricing | 40–70% below ex-factory cost |
| Availability | weekly lot lists; seasonal peaks |
Tell us the products and quantities — we reply within 24 hours with supplier options, sample costs and an all-in quote.