Blend Sports: OEM & Private Label Manufacturing for High-Performance Sports Gear
Blend Sports is a private label contract manufacturer specializing in high-performance gloves, technical action sports apparel, and combat gear. We partner with brands worldwide to turn their concepts into market-ready products through precise manufacturing, premium materials, and scalable production. From startups launching their first line to established companies expanding, we provide manufacturing solutions with confidentiality, collaboration, and proven results.
Our Story
We started Blend Sports to solve a recurring problem: brands with strong concepts struggling to find manufacturers who understand both technical complexity and customization. Too many factories treat sports gear like commodity apparel—but high-performance products demand specialized knowledge. We built our business to bridge that gap, focusing exclusively on sports equipment where precision and durability matter most.
Today, we work with brands that refuse to compromise on quality. What they have in common is the need for a manufacturing partner who can execute their vision reliably, protect their IP, and scale with their growth.
What We Manufacture
- High-Performance Gloves: Gloves for snowmobile, ski, and fitness use. Made for thermal retention, dexterity, and comfort.
- Mountain Bike Gloves & Action Sports Apparel: Trail-tested gear using durable fabrics and articulated patterns for serious riders.
- Combat Sports Equipment: Professional MMA fight gear and boxing equipment built for impact protection and long-term durability.
- Fitness Essentials: Gym apparel and accessories that balance style with functional performance.
Our Manufacturing Approach
We believe glove-making is one of the most demanding disciplines in sports manufacturing. A performance glove—whether it's a winter racing glove or an MMA grappling glove—requires managing multiple materials, precise cutting and stitching, and careful attention to how the hand moves under stress. This complexity requires both glove-making expertise and process discipline.
This complexity informs how we approach all our products:
- Pattern Development & Caliberation: We manage intricate panel layouts and seam allowances so multi-material products hold up under stress. Every pattern is developed with both performance and consistent production in mind .
- Anatomical Design: Our glove-making process accounts for how the body moves. We place flex zones strategically, skive protective padding to preserve hand movement, and put reinforcements in high-wear areas so the finished product feels natural in use.
- Material Selection & Sourcing: We work with technical fabrics, premium leathers, and performance synthetics. Our material relationships allow us to source what your product actually needs, not just what's readily available.
- Quality Control & Compliance: We maintain alignment with international standards, including material safety certifications and ethical sourcing requirements.
- Production Scalability: Whether a brand partner needs 100 units to test the market or 15,000+ for seasonal fulfillment, our production capability adapts to their volume requirements without sacrificing consistency.
Why Brands Partner with Blend Sports
We manufacture only for the sports performance market. This specialization means deeper technical knowledge, better material understanding, and more predictable results.
We operate as an OEM manufacturer—your brand, your labels, your specifications. We handle the production.
We also understand the business side: lead times matter, costs need to be predictable, and your brand identity must be protected. We're a partner focused on getting your product right, from initial prototype through production runs.
Our Operational Capabilities
- Production Capacity: 500 to 50,000+ units depending on product complexity.
- Typical Lead Times: 60–90 days from approved sample to bulk delivery.
- Standards & Compliance: Blend Sports adheres to international quality principles and ethical labor practices to ensure full market readiness for the USA, Canada, and Europe.
- Development Process: Concept review → Technical prototype → Fit/performance testing → Pre-production sample → Bulk manufacturing.
Our Commitment
Confidentiality, quality, and technical innovation guide everything we do. We operate with international manufacturing standards, ethical labor practices, and a clear understanding that your product's success is our success.
Whether you're launching a new brand or expanding an established line, Blend Sports has the expertise and manufacturing capability to bring your vision to market.
