Motorcycle & Motocross Apparel Manufacturing in Sialkot, Pakistan
- 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
What Sialkot makes for riders, race teams and moto brands
Sialkot manufactures textile motorcycle and motocross apparel for race teams, MX brands, dealerships and riding clubs: sublimated jerseys, riding pants, pit shirts, team hoodies, paddock tracksuits, base layers and gear bags, alongside the leather gloves and leather goods the district also exports. Disclosure: this page is published by ZipaSports, itself a Sialkot manufacturer.
The city's claim on this category is documented rather than assumed. The Punjab Government's industry profile for Sialkot lists leather goods, gloves and motorcycle apparel among the district's export product families, next to sports goods, sportswear and surgical instruments. Motowear in Sialkot spans both trades: leather gloves and leather goods on one side, and on the textile side the sublimated jerseys and 600D pants that the district's sublimation lines produce.
One boundary needs stating at the top. ZipaSports makes textile riding apparel and team wear. It does not make CE-armoured leather race suits, homologated protectors or any garment sold as certified protective equipment; those products come from a specialised supply chain with its own testing regime. The motowear range here covers motocross, enduro, pit crew and casual riding-club wear, which is where a sublimation factory earns its place.
From leather gloves to sublimated jerseys: how the Sialkot motowear line was built
What “made in Sialkot” means for a motocross jersey
“Made in Sialkot” for a motocross jersey means the ventilated polyester mesh was printed with the rider's name, number and sponsor panels, then cut, sewn, labelled and packed inside one Sialkot factory, rather than a blank jersey bought in and heat-pressed afterwards. The difference shows on the track: sublimated graphics are dyed into the fibre, so a jersey that is washed after every race weekend keeps its sponsor colours, and there is no vinyl layer to lift at the shoulders.
The size of the cluster matters. According to the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry, about 6,800 firms are registered with the chamber. Cutting tables, industrial sewing lines, embroidery heads and export forwarders are already in the city, which is why a textile motowear order can be sampled in days rather than weeks.
At ZipaSports the moto line runs on the same floor as the teamwear line: computer-controlled cutting, six 4-head sublimation printers with calender presses, Tajima multi-head embroidery for chest crests on pit shirts and hoodies, and in-line QC. A race team that orders jerseys, pit shirts and paddock hoodies gets one production reference and one carton, not three suppliers.
Garment by garment: fabric and construction options for textile motowear
The table sets out the standard fabric and construction options for each textile motowear garment; GSM figures are ranges to choose from, with summer MX jerseys at the lighter, more ventilated end and enduro jerseys at the heavier end.
| Garment | Fabric options | Construction and decoration |
|---|---|---|
| MX and enduro jerseys | Ventilated polyester mesh, 150–180 GSM, moisture-wicking | Raglan or set-in sleeves, sublimated rider name, number and sponsor panels, flatlock seams, drop tail |
| MX pants | 600D polyester with reinforced seat and knee | Stretch panels at the crotch and back yoke, adjustable waist, sublimated or printed panels, embroidered brand badges |
| Pit shirts | Polyester piqué at 160–200 GSM, or poly-cotton piqué at 200–240 GSM | Button or zip placket, sublimated sponsor panels, embroidered team crest, contrast collar |
| Team hoodies and paddock tracksuits | Cotton-polyester fleece 280–350 GSM; performance poly fleece 240–300 GSM | Embroidered or screen-printed crests, sublimated sleeve panels, rider name on the back |
| Base-layer tops and compression leggings | Polyester-spandex or nylon-spandex 4-way stretch; base-layer tops 180–220 GSM, compression leggings 240–300 GSM with 12–20% elastane | Flatlock seams, sublimated team colours, moisture-wicking finish |
| Pit-crew polos and tees | Polyester piqué 160–200 GSM; polyester interlock 140–180 GSM for tees | Embroidered logo left chest, sponsor logos on sleeves, team name across the back |
| Gear bags and helmet bags | 600D polyester or 420D nylon, reinforced base and stitching | Sublimated side panels, embroidered logo, made in-house alongside the apparel |
Sizes run adult XS–5XL, women's XS–4XL and youth, with custom size charts drawn for a team on request. GRS-certified recycled polyester is available for jerseys and pit shirts on request.
What a race team, an MX brand and a dealership each order in a season
Three buyer types order textile motowear from Sialkot and each orders differently: a race team around a calendar, an MX brand around a collection, a dealership around its staff and customers.
| Buyer | Typical season order | Quantity pattern | What drives the design |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race team or riding club | Race jerseys per rider, pit shirts for mechanics, paddock hoodies, tracksuits, gear bags | 20–25 pieces per design across the squad, with individual names and numbers; mid-season replacement jerseys on express | Sponsor logo placement, one team colourway matched to a Pantone reference, rider numbering |
| MX or moto apparel brand | Jersey and pant sets in two or three colourways, casual tees and hoodies, caps | 20–25 pieces per design for a first collection; no MOQ limit once established; repeat drops | Private label: woven labels, size tags, hang tags and branded packaging applied in-house |
| Dealership or workshop | Pit-crew polos and tees for staff, branded hoodies for retail, event jerseys for demo days | Small runs per design, reordered as staff change | Embroidered dealer logo and manufacturer-approved colours, consistent across reorders |
| Event organiser or series | Marshal and pit-lane vests, crew tees, series-branded jerseys for competitors | One design in many sizes, often once a year | Series logo, high-visibility colours for marshal vests, date or round numbering |
Brand orders go through the motowear startup route and squad orders through wholesale motowear; the production line is the same. Marshal and pit-lane vests are high-visibility garments designed to EN ISO 20471 visibility requirements.
Rider names, numbers and sponsor panels: how the artwork is built
Rider names, race numbers and sponsor logos are printed into the jersey as part of the sublimation file, so a squad of 22 riders with 22 different numbers is still one design at the factory and one 20–25 piece minimum, not 22 separate orders. The studio builds a master artwork, then generates one print file per rider from the team's roster.
What the factory needs from the team: sponsor logos as vector files (AI, EPS or PDF), Pantone references or a photo of the existing kit for colour matching, a roster with a name, number and size against each rider, and the placement rule for each sponsor (chest, back, sleeve, side panel). The design service is free, and the digital mockup comes back within 24 hours with unlimited revisions; a team can see every rider's jersey on screen before approving.
Number and sponsor changes mid-season are common in motocross, where a rider joins or a sponsor is added after round two. Because the file is per rider, a replacement jersey uses the same master artwork and the same fabric specification; express production runs in 7–12 days at additional cost, and courier delivery adds 5–10 days. The approved artwork, Pantone references and size chart stay on file, so a second-season order reproduces the first without re-briefing. Details of the print method are on names, numbers and sponsor logos.
Sialkot vs China vs Italy and the USA for motowear: an honest comparison
For textile team wear and small branded runs, Sialkot is the practical choice; for CE-armoured leather race suits and homologated protection, Italy and the established protective-wear makers are the right supply chain; for very large blank-jersey programmes, China's volume and hardware supply win. Fabrioza's Pakistan-versus-China comparison puts typical Chinese minimums at 500–1,000 or more pieces per style, the wrong shape for a race team of twenty.
| Factor | Sialkot factory (ZipaSports) | China contract manufacturer | Italy / US protective-wear maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product fit | Sublimated jerseys, 600D pants, pit shirts, hoodies, paddock wear, gear bags | Blank jerseys and pants at volume; moulded armour and hard parts at scale | CE-certified race suits, homologated protectors, airbag systems |
| Minimum per design | 20–25 pieces, lower on request; no limit once a brand is established | Usually 500–1,000+ per style | Made-to-measure single suits or brand programmes |
| Protective certification | Not offered; ZipaSports does not claim CE certification on any garment | Varies by factory; check test reports | The core of the offer |
| Duty into the USA | 19% tariff on Pakistani goods after the August 2025 US–Pakistan trade deal, as of mid-2026; included in the delivered price | Roughly 33% effective tariff burden on Chinese imports in 2026, varying by HS code | Standard rate for the origin country |
The US figures come from Dawn's report on the US–Pakistan trade deal and MS Advisory's China tariff guide; all tariff figures on this page are as of mid-2026 and tariffs change, so confirm the current rate with your customs broker. The 0% duty on Pakistani apparel entering the UK under DCTS, per the TDAP DCTS note, and the EU under GSP+, as reported by Business Recorder, does not extend to the USA, Canada, Australia or the Gulf, where ZipaSports quotes delivered pricing that already includes duty and local tax.
Ordering textile motowear from Sialkot: timeline, private label and the guarantee
A race team or moto brand ordering from ZipaSports receives a free digital mockup within 24 hours, a physical sample in 5–7 days at sample cost credited against the bulk order, bulk production in 15–25 business days after approval, express in 7–12 days at additional cost, and delivery by DHL, FedEx or UPS in 5–10 days. Sea freight at 3–6 weeks suits a brand shipping a full-season stock order rather than a race-weekend replenishment.
Every order is made from the buyer's own design or specification; there is no stock catalogue and no price list, so a pit shirt for a dealership and a jersey for a national-championship team are both built from the brief. A team that has never ordered from Pakistan can ask for pre-shipment photos and a video tour of the line, and export documents (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin) are issued with every shipment.
Brands go the private-label way: neck labels are woven, size tags and hang tags printed, and polybags branded, all in-house, so the finished vented enduro jerseys or pit-crew polos leave the factory under the buyer's name only. Terms are on private-label motowear.
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. A defect means a print fault, a stitching fault, a wrong size against the approved chart or a wrong quantity; made-to-order team wear carrying your sponsors and labels cannot be returned for change of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sialkot known for motorcycle apparel manufacturing?
Yes. The Punjab Government lists motorcycle apparel, leather goods and gloves among Sialkot's export product families, alongside sports goods and sportswear. The textile side of that trade, sublimated MX jerseys, 600D pants and pit-crew wear, is what ZipaSports manufactures in Sialkot, Pakistan.
Do you make CE-certified leather race suits or armour?
No. ZipaSports makes textile riding apparel and team wear: sublimated jerseys, MX pants, pit shirts, hoodies, paddock wear and gear bags. CE-armoured race suits and homologated protectors come from a specialised supply chain with its own testing, and we do not claim protective certification on any garment.
Can a race team order 25 jerseys with different names and numbers?
Yes. Names, numbers and sponsor logos are printed into the sublimation file per rider, so 25 jerseys with 25 different numbers count as one design against the 20–25 piece minimum. Send a roster with name, number and size for each rider and the mockup shows every jersey.
What are motocross jerseys made from in Pakistan?
MX and enduro jerseys at ZipaSports are cut from ventilated polyester mesh in the 150–180 GSM range with a moisture-wicking finish, sewn with flatlock seams and sublimated with the rider's graphics. Heavier ends of the range suit winter or enduro jerseys; lighter ends suit summer motocross.
What are MX pants made from?
MX pants are built from 600D polyester with a reinforced seat and knee, stretch panels where the rider bends, and an adjustable waist. Graphics are sublimated or printed on the panels and brand badges are embroidered. Pants are made to the buyer's size chart, adult and youth.
How fast can a team get replacement jerseys mid-season?
Express production runs in 7–12 days at additional cost, and DHL, FedEx or UPS delivery adds 5–10 days, so a replacement jersey ordered from an approved artwork typically reaches the team in three to four weeks. The master file and fabric specification are already on record, so no new sample is needed.
Can a new motocross brand start with small runs?
Yes. A moto apparel startup can launch a jersey-and-pant set, tees and hoodies from 20–25 pieces per design under its own labels and packaging, with a free 24-hour mockup and a sample in 5–7 days credited against bulk. There is no MOQ limit once the brand is established.
Do you make pit-crew shirts for dealerships and workshops?
Yes. Pit shirts and pit-crew polos are made in polyester piqué at 160–200 GSM or poly-cotton piqué at 200–240 GSM, with the dealer logo embroidered on the chest and sponsor or manufacturer logos on the sleeves. Small runs per design are reordered to the same specification as staff change.
Are US import tariffs included when a US race team orders from Pakistan?
Yes. ZipaSports quotes delivered pricing for US buyers with the US import tariff already included, so the team never pays customs separately on arrival. The 0% duty that applies to Pakistani apparel entering the UK and the EU, as of mid-2026, does not apply to the USA. Confirm current rates with your customs broker.