Built to your specification, at competitive prices.
Subsbench Group · Apparel manufacturing
BUILT FOR
THE NEXT
GENERATION.
Sportswear, teamwear, school uniforms, golf apparel and chefs’ wear, made to order for brands, schools and clubs. Tailor-made production in our factories in Guangdong, South China, with offices in the UK and Asia.
Performance apparel / made for
movement7,000+ sqmCombined production space
40,000 pcsMonthly capacity for tailor-made products
GuangdongFactories in South China
AccreditedBSCI, Higg Index and Mizuno
01 / Who we are
SMALL ORDERS.
BIG AMBITIONS.
Subsbench is an apparel manufacturing group serving brands, schools, sports clubs and hospitality. We take products from first concept to finished, quality-checked garments, whether you need a small first run or a full season’s programme. The group operates through Subsbench UK (Subsbench Accessories Ltd) and Subsbench Asia (Subsbench Asia Ltd), with production in Guangdong, South China.
Performance and technical fabrics, chosen to suit each product.
We help turn your idea into a production-ready garment.
Made under your brand, true to your identity.
02 / Our brands
THE SUBSBENCH
FAMILY.
Our own brands, and the partners we make for, all produced through the same Subsbench supply chain.
Group brand · Teamwear
Ipsports
School uniforms and sports club kit, made to order for schools, clubs and teams.
Visit IpsportsWebsite coming soon
Group brand · Chefs’ wear · UK only
SOIGNÉ
Designed in the UK by chefs for chefs.
Chefs’ jackets and aprons, available exclusively in the UK.
Visit SOIGNÉWebsite coming soon
Partner & customer · Golf
OTT
Our partner OTT, for whom we make premium golf apparel.
03 / What we make
MADE TO
PERFORM.
Functional apparel for movement: performance sportswear, team and club kit, school uniforms, golf apparel and chefs’ wear.
01 / Movement
Yoga & studio
Apparel designed around comfort and movement.
02 / Endurance
Running
Technical running wear, light and breathable.
03 / Team sports
Team sports
Custom teamwear and club kit, developed around your colours and needs.
Collaborative product development
YOUR IDEA.
YOUR IDENTITY.
From early-stage concepts to branded and private-label products, we support you with design, manufacturing and quality control.
04 / Our workflow
SIX STEPS.
ONE CLEAR PROCESS.
A clear route from concept to finished production.
01
Develop a concept
Start with your idea, sketch or reference garment.
02
Create a tech pack
Fabrics, trims, measurements and finishes are defined.
03
Get a cut sheet
Patterns and cutting details are prepared.
04
Sample the design
You review and approve a sample.
05
Manufacture
Your order goes into production.
06
Quality control
Garments are checked before packing and shipping.
05 / Manufacturing capabilities
BUILT AROUND
YOUR NEEDS.
Factories in Guangdong, South China, backed by fabric-mill partnerships and flexible terms for different order sizes.
Production & capacity
- Production space
- Over 7,000 sqm combined.
- Monthly capacity
- Up to 40,000 pieces of tailor-made products.
- Factories
- Predominantly in Guangdong, South China.
Printing & materials
- Printing methods
- Dye sublimation, screen printing, heat transfer and DTF.
- Fabrics & trims
- Partnerships with fabric mills and trim suppliers, including Nanotex and YKK.
Pricing & delivery terms
- Pricing factors
- Fabric type and weight, printing, design input and order quantity.
- Trade terms
- FOB, CIF and landed (duty paid) delivery.
Offices & accreditations
- UK office
- Oldham, Greater Manchester.
- Asia office
- Subsbench Asia Ltd, for group operations in Asia.
- Accreditations
- BSCI, Higg Index and Mizuno.
05Cut panels, ready for sewing
06 / Start your order
WHERE DO YOU
WANT TO START?
Four ways to begin, depending on how far along your idea is.
All information ready
You already have everything needed for your order.
You have the design
Start with your existing design and requirements.
Help with design
Our team helps you develop the product.
Copy an existing garment
Send us a reference garment to work from.
07 / Our partners
STRONGER
TOGETHER.
Our partners in fabrics, hardware and performance apparel.
08 / Frequently asked questions
GOOD QUESTIONS.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS.
Can’t see your question here? Get in touch and we’ll help.
Can you work with small orders?
Yes. We make small first runs as well as larger programmes. Minimum quantities depend on the product and fabric, so tell us what you have in mind and we’ll confirm.
Can I get help with design?
Yes. We offer custom design support and collaborative product development for branded and private-label products.
How is pricing calculated?
Pricing depends on fabric type and weight, printing techniques, design input and order quantity.
Which printing methods are available?
Dye sublimation, screen printing, heat transfer and DTF printing.
Are your factories accredited?
Yes. Our production is BSCI, Higg Index and Mizuno accredited.
What is the production workflow?
Concept, tech pack, cut sheet, sample, manufacturing and quality control.
Where is Subsbench based?
Subsbench UK is based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, and Subsbench Asia runs our operations in Asia. Production is in our factories in Guangdong, South China.
Your next collection starts here
LET’S BUILD
SOMETHING GREAT.
Tell us about your next collection, team kit or uniform order.