Custom Sportswear Manufacturer for Saudi Arabia
- Est. 2005 · Sialkot, Pakistan
- MOQ 20–25 pcs per design · no limit for brands
- Free 24h digital mockup
- Sample 5–7 days, credited on bulk
- Bulk 15–25 business days · express 7–12
- DHL/FedEx/UPS 5–10 days
- 🛡️ Free remake within 3 days
Custom sportswear for Saudi Arabia: who orders it and how it arrives
Saudi buyers order custom sportswear from ZipaSports because the factory in Sialkot, Pakistan makes the whole garment to their specification, down to the pattern lengths, and delivers it to Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam with Saudi import duty and VAT already inside the quoted figure.
The enquiries fall into six groups: football academies and clubs; schools and universities; gyms, including women-only gyms that need modest-fit activewear; martial-arts academies running taekwondo, karate, BJJ and MMA programmes; corporate buyers ordering uniform polos and hi-vis for contractors; and event and tournament organisers who need volunteer, referee and staff sets on a fixed date.
All six get the same terms: minimum 20–25 pieces per design, lower on request, no MOQ limit for sportswear brands and companies; a free digital mockup within 24 hours; a physical sample in 5–7 days at sample cost credited against bulk; bulk production in 15–25 business days after approval.
Sialkot is a sportswear city rather than a general garment city. The Punjab Government lists sportswear and martial-arts uniforms among Sialkot's export product families, alongside sports goods, gloves and surgical instruments, and puts the city's annual export earnings at over 2 billion US dollars (Punjab Government, Sialkot key industry profile). ZipaSports has been part of that trade since 2005, with around 162 staff on one site.
What Saudi buyers order most
The table sets out the garments each Saudi buyer type asks for most often, the fabric range we recommend and the decoration that suits it. Every row is made to your artwork; there is no stock catalogue and no price list.
| Buyer type | Typical garments | Fabric and GSM options | Decoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Football academies and clubs | Complete match kits, training jerseys, presentation tracksuits, kit bags | Pin-dot mesh 140–160 GSM kits; performance polyester fleece 240–300 GSM tracksuits | Sublimation with names, numbers and sponsors; embroidered crest on tracksuits |
| Schools and universities | PE polos and shorts, sports-day tees, basketball and volleyball uniforms | Piqué 160–200 GSM polos; interlock 140–180 GSM | Embroidered crest; sublimated team kits |
| Men's gyms | Oversized tees, tanks, joggers, hoodies | Interlock 140–180 GSM; cotton-polyester fleece 280–350 GSM | DTF or screen-printed logo; puff print on hoodies |
| Women's gyms and studios | Full-length leggings, long-sleeve tops, longline tees, seamless sets | Nylon-spandex 240–300 GSM; seamless 180–260 GSM; interlock 140–160 GSM | Small embroidered or heat-transfer logo; sublimation for patterned pieces |
| Martial-arts academies | Taekwondo and karate uniforms, BJJ gis, rash guards and fight shorts | Pearl or single weave 350–550 GSM gi jackets; polyester-spandex 180–220 GSM rash guards | Embroidered academy patches; sublimated rash guards |
| Corporate uniform buyers | Work polos and corporate shirts, hi-vis polos and vests designed to EN ISO 20471 visibility requirements | Poly-cotton piqué 200–240 GSM; hi-vis polyester knit | Embroidery; heat-transfer logo on hi-vis |
| Event and tournament organisers | Volunteer tees, referee kits, staff polos, caps | Interlock 140–160 GSM tees; piqué polos | Screen print or DTF; sublimated referee kits |
A tournament order commonly mixes five rows: numbered referee kits, volunteer tees in two colours, staff polos, caps and a tracksuit for officials, packed by role in one consignment.
Modest-fit activewear: the cut options we offer women's gyms in Saudi Arabia
Modest-fit activewear at ZipaSports is a set of pattern options, not a separate product line: longer body length on tops, looser ease through the body and sleeve, full-length leggings with a high waistband, and long-sleeve layering tops with a higher neckline. Each option is specified in centimetres on the size chart and cut on the same computerised pattern system as any other order.
What modest-fit means on a ZipaSports pattern
Modest-fit means the garment's length, ease and coverage are set by the buyer on the size chart — hip- or thigh-length tops, relaxed rather than fitted blocks, full-length legs and long sleeves — using the same fabrics, GSM ranges and decoration as the rest of the activewear range.
The fabrics do not change. Leggings stay at 240–300 GSM nylon-spandex or polyester-spandex 4-way stretch, 12–20% elastane, because that weight keeps them opaque in a deep squat. Layering tops are cut from 140–160 GSM interlock so a long sleeve and a longer hem do not add heat. High-neck layering tops are cut to sit cleanly under a head covering of the wearer's choice; we make the tops, not the covering.
Men's gyms ask for the counterpart options: relaxed-cut tees with a longer body, knee-length training shorts in 140–180 GSM interlock, and joggers for floor classes. A women's gym and a men's gym under one owner can hold both sets of cuts in one order with a separate size chart for each. See men's, women's and youth cuts explained.
Arabic labels, private-label packaging and what the studio needs from you
Woven neck labels, printed size and care tags and hang tags can carry Arabic text, produced to the artwork you supply. This is the standard private-label service applied to any language; ZipaSports does not offer translation, so the Arabic wording is yours and reaches us as final artwork.
Supply label artwork as vector files with the text converted to outlines. Right-to-left text is the item most often broken by font substitution between design programs, and outlined text removes that risk before the label goes to the loom or the printer. Printed tags are produced in-house; woven labels are made by a dedicated partner unit and sewn in on our lines.
Fibre content, size and country of origin appear on the care label as standard, in whichever languages your artwork carries. Branded polybags and boxes complete the pack, so a Saudi gym or brand receives cartons showing only its own name, and the free 24-hour mockup shows label placement alongside the garment. Options: labels, tags and packaging and private label.
Duty, delivery and paperwork for Saudi orders
Saudi import duty and VAT are included in the delivered price ZipaSports quotes, one figure per item, so nothing further is collected from you on arrival. Pakistan has no preferential duty arrangement with Saudi Arabia; the 0% schemes apply to the UK and EU only, and we do not imply otherwise. That position is current as of mid-2026; tariff rates change, so confirm the current rate with your customs broker if you import on your own account.
| Item | How it works for Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Import duty | Applies to Pakistani-made apparel entering the Kingdom; calculated in advance and built into the delivered quote. |
| VAT | Saudi VAT included in the delivered price; no separate collection by the courier. |
| Courier | DHL, FedEx or UPS from Sialkot, 5–10 days to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Al Khobar. |
| Sea freight | 3–6 weeks for large school, university or corporate programmes. |
| Clearance | Handled within the courier network as part of the delivered service. For large sea consignments, confirm current product-conformity requirements with your customs broker before booking. |
| Documents | Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; pre-shipment photos and a video of the packed order on request. |
| Payment | Bank transfer (SWIFT), Wise, Remitly, Ria Money Transfer or Xoom (PayPal). For a first sample payment, Remitly clears fastest of the card routes. |
See the shipping policy and the guide to import duties and shipping from Pakistan.
Timeline from enquiry to delivery in Saudi Arabia
Allow four to seven weeks from approval to delivery in Saudi Arabia on the standard schedule, or roughly two to three and a half weeks with express production. Event organisers should work back from the event date using the table.
| Stage | Time | Notes for Saudi buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Free digital mockup | Within 24 hours | Arabic or English artwork accepted as supplied; unlimited revisions |
| Physical sample | 5–7 days plus 5–10 days courier | At sample cost, credited on bulk; useful for a women's gym fitting session |
| Bulk production | 15–25 business days after approval | Counted from the day mockup, size chart and quantities are all approved |
| Express production | 7–12 days | Additional cost; agree before approval |
| Courier to Saudi Arabia | 5–10 days | Delivered with duty and VAT paid |
| Sea freight | 3–6 weeks | Large programmes only |
Worked example: a tournament on the 20th of the month needs 300 volunteer tees, 24 referee kits and 40 staff polos on site by the 15th. Counting back 5–10 days of courier and 15–25 business days of production, artwork, quantities and sizes should be approved seven weeks before the event; with express production, four weeks is workable. Planning by season is in lead times by season.
ZipaSports vs a local printer in Riyadh or Jeddah vs a domestic supplier
Disclosure: this page is published by ZipaSports, itself a Sialkot manufacturer. Some Saudi jobs belong with a local decorator, and the table says which.
| Criterion | ZipaSports (factory in Sialkot) | Local printer or embroiderer in Saudi Arabia | Domestic stock supplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right choice when | 20–25+ pieces per design, your own cut and labels, delivery four or more weeks away | Under 10 pieces, or a deadline inside 3 days | A stock garment in a standard colour is acceptable and needed within days |
| Cut and length control | Pattern made to your chart, including modest-fit lengths | Blank garment as stocked | Catalogue cut only |
| Decoration | Sublimation, embroidery, screen print, DTF, puff and heat transfer in-house | Heat transfer, DTF or embroidery on blanks | Logo on a stock design |
| Arabic labels | Woven or printed to your artwork | Blank's own label stays in | Supplier's label |
| Lead time | 15–25 business days plus a 5–10 day courier leg; express 7–12 days | Same week | Days to two weeks |
| Duty and VAT | Included in the delivered price | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Ten embroidered polos for a conference on Wednesday is a local job. A 200-member women's gym launching its own branded leggings and layering tops with Arabic care labels is a factory job.
Sizing and cuts for Saudi orders
Saudi orders are sized in centimetres on a chart you approve, with adult sizes XS–5XL, women's XS–4XL and youth sizes for academies and schools. Fully custom size charts and cuts are standard, which is how modest-fit lengths are captured: as measurements on the chart, not as a note in an email.
For a women's gym, a sample set at sample cost lets members try on privately before the roster is fixed. For academies, grade one design across youth and adult sizes so an under-12 squad and a senior squad wear the same kit in different blocks.
Finished pieces are measured against the approved specification in final QC, with a tolerance of ±1–1.5 cm. Sizing chosen wrongly by the buyer is not a manufacturing defect, so the sample set matters. Guidance: size chart guide and how to collect team sizes.
Contacting ZipaSports from Saudi Arabia
WhatsApp +92 300 7019281 or email zipasports@gmail.com. The Sialkot desk works Monday to Saturday, 9:00 to 18:00 PKT — 7:00 to 16:00 in the Kingdom, since Pakistan runs two hours ahead. The factory is open on Saturday, a weekend day in the Kingdom, and closed on Sunday, a Saudi working day; a message sent on Sunday is answered at 7:00 Riyadh time on Monday. WhatsApp is answered within 2 hours during office hours and email within 24 hours; Umer handles export enquiries.
A first message should carry the garment type, quantity, a rough size split, the delivery city, your logo and any Arabic label artwork, and the date you need the goods. The studio returns a free mockup within 24 hours with no obligation.
Quality Guarantee: if any garment arrives with a manufacturing defect, we remake it free of charge — the remake goes into production within 3 days of your report. Report a defect with photos and the order reference within 7 days of delivery; confirmation follows within 24 hours and the replacement pieces ship at no charge. Made-to-order garments cannot be returned for change of mind. Full terms: quality guarantee; the process step by step: how it works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver custom sportswear to Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam?
Yes. ZipaSports ships from Sialkot, Pakistan by DHL, FedEx or UPS in 5–10 days to any Saudi city, with Saudi import duty and VAT included in the delivered price. Sea freight takes 3–6 weeks and suits large school, university or corporate programmes.
Is Saudi customs duty included, or do I pay it when the order arrives?
It is included. ZipaSports quotes one delivered figure per garment covering the product, freight, Saudi import duty and VAT, so the courier collects nothing from you on delivery. The figure is confirmed with your enquiry; no prices are published.
Does Pakistan have duty-free access to Saudi Arabia for clothing?
No. Pakistan's 0% duty arrangements are with the UK (DCTS) and the EU (GSP+). Saudi import duty applies to apparel from Pakistan, and ZipaSports includes it in the delivered price instead of leaving the buyer to pay it separately. That reflects the Saudi tariff schedule as of mid-2026; confirm the current rate with your customs broker.
Can you make modest activewear for a women's gym in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Modest-fit is a set of cut options: longer body length, looser ease, full-length 240–300 GSM leggings with a high waist, and long-sleeve layering tops with a higher neckline. You set the lengths on the size chart and the studio shows them on the free mockup.
Can the labels and care tags be in Arabic?
Yes. Woven neck labels, printed size and care tags and hang tags are produced to the artwork you supply in any language, including Arabic. Send the text as outlined vectors. ZipaSports does not provide translation, so the wording must be final when it arrives.
What is the minimum order for a Saudi football academy?
Minimum order is 20–25 pieces per design, lower on request for a small squad, with mixed sizes counted inside that figure. An academy running several age groups can grade one design across youth and adult sizes and order every age group under the same design.
Do you make taekwondo and karate uniforms for academies in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Taekwondo and karate uniforms, BJJ gis in 350–550 GSM pearl weave or single weave with 8–12 oz ripstop trousers, rash guards and fight shorts are all made in Sialkot, with embroidered academy patches and sublimated rash guards, from 20–25 pieces per design.
How long does a Saudi order take from approval to delivery?
Four to seven weeks on the standard schedule: production of 15–25 business days, then 5–10 days with the courier. Express production in 7–12 days at additional cost brings that to roughly two to three and a half weeks. Sea freight takes 3–6 weeks in place of the courier leg.
How do I pay for a first sample from Saudi Arabia?
Bank transfer (SWIFT), Wise, Remitly, Ria Money Transfer and Xoom (PayPal) are all accepted, with Remitly the quickest card route for a first sample. Terms are agreed alongside the quotation once we have your enquiry, and a WhatsApp message brings that quotation back the same day.