Leggings manufacturer · Dongyang, China

Leggings Manufacturer for Activewear Brands

New Dong Huang is a leggings manufacturer in China making custom and private label leggings for performance, yoga and lifestyle brands. We develop the fabric, pattern and fit with you, then produce in Dongyang, China.

From high-rise training leggings to soft-touch yoga leggings and compression tights, we work from your tech pack or start from one of our blocks. Browse current styles in our leggings range.

  • BSCI
  • WRAP
  • Sedex
  • GRS
  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100
  • bluesign
Black high-rise legging with contrast waistband, 3D sample by New Dong Huang

Why brands choose NDH for leggings

Leggings live or die on fabric, fit and opacity. Those are the three things we check at every stage.

Audited and certified

Our factory in Dongyang has passed New Balance’s factory audit and holds BSCI and WRAP certification.

Fabric first

We have made activewear since 1999 and started out in fabric. We develop leggings with the fabric, not around it, and keep recycled options in our fabric library.

Fewer sample rounds

We fit every style in 3D before cutting, and our design team in Australia works with brands in the region on fit, colour and range planning.

Leggings styles we make

Every style can start from our block or from your own tech pack, graded to your size range.

Training

High-rise training leggings

Opaque training knits, gusset, deep waistband for squats and lifting.

Studio

Soft-touch yoga leggings

Bare-spandex and interlock fabrics with a second-skin feel.

Compression

Compression tights

Higher-power knits for running and training, with flatlock seams.

Pockets

Pocketed leggings

Side drop-in pockets, bonded back zip pockets and waistband key pockets.

Detail

Mesh & laser-cut leggings

Mesh inserts and laser perforation for ventilation and style lines.

Lengths

7/8, full length & capri

Graded lengths and inseams to suit your customer.

Lifestyle

Flare leggings

High-rise flares and straight-leg styles in stretch knits.

Private label

Private label leggings

Start from our proven styles, then add your colours, logo, labels and packaging.

Example styles · 3D samples

Black high-rise legging with contrast waistband, 3D sample by New Dong Huang
Legging with contrast waistband
Teal high-rise soft-touch legging, 3D sample
High-rise soft-touch legging
Greige piped studio legging, 3D sample
Piped studio legging
Cream compression run tight, 3D sample
Compression run tight

Legging fabrics we produce with

Real fabrics from our library, with composition and weight. Nylon blends feel softer and smoother; polyester blends wick sweat faster. You can also nominate your own mill. How spandex ratios change fit and feel.

DHN0740MM nylon spandex fabric swatch

DHN0740MM210 gsm

75% nylon / 25% spandex

Cooling, anti-sheer knit built with bare spandex for an ultra-soft, skin-friendly feel.

DHN0715 nylon interlock fabric swatch

DHN0715200 gsm

62% nylon / 38% spandex

Nylon interlock with strong recovery and a smooth, premium hand.

DHN0625R recycled nylon spandex fabric swatch

DHN0625R220 gsm

80% recycled nylon / 20% spandex

Recycled nylon with a smooth hand for performance and lifestyle styles.

DHP0745RMM recycled polyester spandex fabric swatch

DHP0745RMM245 gsm

78% recycled polyester / 22% spandex

Recycled blend with strong sweat-wicking and a soft, second-skin feel.

Legging construction

Real samples from our sample room. See all techniques on our flatlock stitch guide.

Contrast piping on a legging waistband

Contrast piping

Piping set into waistbands and seams in your palette.

Mesh panel inserts on performance leggings

Mesh panels

Sheer mesh insets cut to the pattern.

Laser-cut perforation detail down a legging

Laser-cut detail

Fine perforation patterns placed by panel.

Flatlock seams on a high-rise legging

Flatlock seams

Flat four-needle seams that won't chafe.

How custom leggings manufacturing works

The same five steps for every new style.

  1. Brief

    Send a tech pack, a reference sample or a sketch with your target price.

  2. Fabric & colour

    We propose fabrics from our library or source your nominated mill, then send lab dips for approval.

  3. Sample

    We fit the style in 3D first, then make a physical sample for your approval.

  4. Bulk & QC

    Pre-production sample, inline checks during sewing and a final inspection before packing.

  5. Ship

    Packed to your labelling and carton specs and shipped to brands in the US, Australia, the UK and Europe.

What to decide before you make leggings

Automated fabric cutting room at New Dong Huang in Dongyang

Cutting room · Dongyang

Fabric: nylon or polyester?

Nylon/spandex knits feel softer, smoother and more premium, which is why most yoga and lifestyle leggings use them. Polyester/spandex knits wick sweat faster and hold colour well, so they suit training and running. Spandex content usually sits between about 15% and 38%: the higher it is, the more compression and recovery you get.

Fabric weight matters as much as composition. Lighter fabrics (around 200 gsm) feel barely-there for studio wear; heavier fabrics give more hold and coverage for training.

Opacity

A legging that goes see-through in a squat is the most common reason for returns. Anti-sheer knits, a darker yarn behind the face, and the right weight all help. Agree on how opacity will be tested before sampling, and test every colour — light colours behave differently from black.

Waistband and fit

High-rise waistbands with a folded or bonded top edge stay put during movement. Decide early whether you want an internal key pocket, a drawcord, or a no-seam front. Share a size chart and a fit reference, and we grade the pattern across your full size range.

Details that change cost

Pockets, mesh panels, laser-cut ventilation, bonded hems and contrast piping all add value — and cost. A clean core legging in two colours is usually the best first order; add detailed styles once your core sells.

MOQ and what to send us

Finished activewear orders packed in cartons for shipment

Packing & shipping · Dongyang

Our minimum order is 500 pieces per colour per style. A focused first order — one or two legging styles in one or two colours — is the easiest way to start.

To quote accurately, send us:

  • A tech pack, a reference legging or photos with measurements
  • The fabric feel you want (soft-touch, compression, recycled) or your nominated fabric
  • Size range, colours and target price
  • Branding: logo placement, labels and packaging

Leggings FAQ

What is the minimum order for custom leggings?

500 pieces per colour per style.

Which fabrics work best for leggings?

Most of our leggings use nylon/spandex or polyester/spandex knits. Nylon blends feel softer and smoother; polyester blends are more sweat-wicking. We also offer recycled nylon and recycled polyester blends.

Are your leggings squat-proof?

We use anti-sheer knits for training and yoga leggings and check opacity at sampling. Tell us how you test and we test the same way.

Can you make leggings with pockets?

Yes — side drop-in pockets, back zip pockets, bonded pockets and waistband key pockets.

Do you offer private label leggings?

Yes. Start from our existing legging styles and fabrics, then add your colours, logo, labels and packaging.

Can you match a legging we already sell?

Yes. Send the reference and your tech pack; we match fit, fabric weight and stretch, and can suggest fabric upgrades.

Where is your factory?

In Dongyang, Zhejiang province, China. We work with brands in the US, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe.

Start your leggings range

Tell us the style, fabric, quantity and timing. A reference link or photo helps.

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