What a custom tracksuit costs to manufacture depends mainly on fabric — polyester, nylon and velour all cost differently — plus lining, stripes and any sublimation. Tracksuits are woven and technical-knit products with linings and hardware, which is why they cost more than a fleece set of similar weight.
Tracksuits sit apart from fleece sets because they’re built from woven or technical-knit fabric with a lining and real hardware, not just cut-and-sew jersey. This guide covers what separates the cheapest tracksuit fabric from the most expensive, how cost splits between jacket and pants, and what actually moves the number.
How does cost vary by fabric?
Roughly in order, from least to most: polyester tricot or interlock is the cheapest and easiest to sublimate. A retro colour-block set costs more because of the extra panels and cutting time. Crinkle or taslan nylon with a mesh lining costs more again. Cotton or poly velour sits at the top, because of the nap-direction cutting and the option of rhinestone work.
How is the cost split between jacket and pants?
The jacket carries the larger share of a set’s cost, because of the zip, collar, lining and most of the embroidery. Track jackets and track pants are both available as standalone products, and many brands order jackets at two or three times the pant quantity for exactly that reason.
What adds to the cost of a tracksuit?
- Lining: mesh is the lightest add, jersey and taffeta linings cost a bit more.
- Stripes: sewn-in stripes cost more than piping; sublimated stripes come included in a full sublimation run.
- Full sublimation: costs more than plain dyed polyester, but there’s no colour limit once you’re doing it.
- Hardware: a standard YKK zip is a modest add; ankle zips and custom pullers cost more and need bigger minimums.
- Custom-dyed shell colour: no per-piece premium, but a bigger minimum than a stock shade.
- Rhinestones and heavy embroidery on velour: among the more expensive decoration options we offer.
Why are tracksuits priced per set rather than per piece?
Because the two pieces are made to match: one fabric lot, one dye batch, matching stripes and hardware. Quoting per set keeps the number honest to what a customer actually buys. Sets can still be packed as separates. See the tracksuit manufacturing overview.
How long does a tracksuit order take?
Sampling runs 7–10 days for polyester and nylon sets, a little longer for velour because of the nap-direction cutting. Bulk production is 2–3 weeks after approval, then 4–7 days by air DDP to the USA. Custom-dyed shell colours add time upfront for the lab dip and dye lot, before cutting even starts. Full timelines by product are in how long clothing manufacturing takes.
How do I get a tracksuit quote?
Send fabric, style, stripe and panel colours, decoration and quantity per colour to the quote form, or see how ordering works across all products. For fabric behaviour, the decoration guide covers sublimation. If you already have a tracksuit you’re happy with from another supplier, send it to us and we’ll match the block and fabric rather than start from a blank page.
Frequently asked questions
Is sublimation cheaper than sewn stripes?
For multi-colour designs, yes — sublimation prints every colour in one pass. For a simple two-colour set with a single stripe, sewn-in stripes on dyed fabric usually cost less and look more premium.
Can I order a track jacket without the pants?
Yes. Track jackets and track pants are both available as standalone products at the same minimum.
What is the cheapest tracksuit fabric?
Polyester tricot. It’s also the most durable of our tracksuit fabrics and the easiest to sublimate.
Last updated September 6, 2026 · Mike Apparel, Sialkot. Lead times reflect current factory capacity; confirm on your quote.