Active Apparel Group

What Active Apparel Group does

Active Apparel Group (AAG) is a B2B manufacturer of premium activewear, outerwear, swimwear, athleisure, golf, and cycling apparel, serving 20+ global brand customers including Peloton, Summersalt, Johnny Was, Philip Lim, Soulcycle, Equinox, Lorna Jane, Tracksmith, Aimé Leon Dore, and Templa. Founded in 1987 as Eclipse Textiles in Australia, the company rebranded in 2014 and operates a vertically integrated model spanning product development, 3D design, material and trim sourcing, fit technology, production, and global logistics with third-party warehousing in Hong Kong, the USA, Canada, and the Netherlands. Manufacturing is anchored by a 32,700 sqm owned facility in Ningbo, China (Ningbo Longson Garments), with sales and design offices in Brisbane, Los Angeles, New York City, and Milan.

AAG's technical differentiation rests on in-house specialty construction techniques — glue bonding, laser cutting, seam sealing and welding, air fill quilting, and chemical-free in-house printing — together with a proprietary signature fabric portfolio (TrophyKnit, EcoTrophyKnit, EcoLuxTouch, AeroTech, CHILLFlex, SculptForm) and emerging technologies such as ChillFlex thermoregulation fibers, graphene-coated yarns, and NASA-licensed Solarcore Aerogel insulation. The company holds B-Corp certification (2024), WRAP Gold (since 2016), OEKO-TEX water-based inks, and 100% Living Wage compliance, and won the ISPO Award 2024 for a biodegradable down jacket collaboration with Templa and Allied Feather + Down. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated through custom-quoted B2B manufacturing contracts with brand customers across multiple apparel verticals. In December 2025, AAG was acquired by Hong Kong-listed Lever Style Corporation for $13 million in an all-cash transaction, becoming Lever Style's seventh acquisition since its 2019 IPO.

Name

Active Apparel Group

Legal name

Active Apparel Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://activeapparelgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Active Apparel Group is a B2B manufacturer of premium activewear, outerwear, and swimwear, producing on behalf of 20+ global brands including Peloton, Summersalt, and Soulcycle from its owned Ningbo factory and design offices in Brisbane, Los Angeles, New York, and Milan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Activewear & Athleisure Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Activewear & Training Apparel (CRAAAEAA), Wearable-Integrated & Smart Performance Apparel (CRAAAEAL), Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Apparel manufacturing
• Activewear production
• Technical garment construction
• Performance outerwear
• Swimwear manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Eagle Farm

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Apparel Manufacturing Services: B2B manufacturing of activewear, outerwear, swimwear, athleisure, golf apparel, and cycling gear for premium global brands. Revenue generated from product development, material sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution services.
2. End-to-End Solutions: Comprehensive services including product development, 3D design, cost engineering, fit technology, and global logistics. Revenue streams include pattern making, sampling, digital printing, and production services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Active Apparel Group is a B2B manufacturer of premium activewear, outerwear, swimwear, athleisure, golf apparel, and cycling apparel for global brand customers. The company delivers end-to-end solutions spanning product development, material and trim sourcing, 3D design, fit technology, specialty manufacturing techniques (glue bonding, laser cutting, seam sealing, air fill), in-house printing, and global logistics with pick and pack distribution. Manufacturing is conducted in owned 32,700 sqm facilities in Ningbo, China, with design, sales, and operations supported from Brisbane, Los Angeles, New York, and Milan offices.

Product overview

Active Apparel Group (AAG) is a premier B2B manufacturer of performance and lifestyle apparel offering end-to-end solutions in design, development, production, and distribution. The company operates a unified manufacturing platform producing activewear, outerwear, swimwear, athleisure, golf apparel, cycling wear, stretch casuals, and accessories. Core capabilities include specialized manufacturing techniques (glue bonding, laser cutting, seam sealing, in-house printing, air fill technology) supported by a signature fabrics portfolio (TrophyKnit, EcoTrophyKnit, EcoLuxTouch, AeroTech, SculptForm, SandySoft, TechFlex Brush, FlexTwill, FlexCanvas, UltraSoftCloud, CHILLFlex, NaturalTech Jersey). The company has expanded into sustainable innovation with the award-winning Hyperion Biodegradable Jacket and proprietary technologies including ChillFlex thermoregulation, Graphene enhancement, and Solarcore NASA-licensed thermal insulation. Services span product development, material sourcing, 3D design, fit technology, and global logistics. Manufacturing facilities are located in Ningbo, China with 32,700 sqm capacity, supported by design offices in New York and sales/operations in Los Angeles, Brisbane, and Milan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Activewear Manufacturing End-to-end B2B contract manufacturing of premium technical activewear for global brand customers, leveraging decades of construction expertise, R&D collaboration, and specialty techniques.
• Outerwear & Winter Sports Apparel Manufacturing Manufacturing of high-performance outerwear using in-house bonding, laser cutting, seam sealing, and air fill technology for top global outerwear and winter sports brands.
• Athleisure Apparel Manufacturing Manufacturing of high-quality athleisure apparel that bridges lifestyle and active wear using performance fabrics.
• Golf Apparel Manufacturing Manufacturing of top-tier golf apparel combining active lifestyle and high-performance construction.
• Swimwear & Coverups Manufacturing Manufacturing of premium swimwear and coverups, leveraging 30+ years of fit knowledge, construction expertise, and innovative fabric sourcing.
• Cycling Apparel Manufacturing Manufacturing of premium cycling gear using technical stretch fabrics and activewear expertise.
• Stretch Casuals Manufacturing Manufacturing of tailored stretch casual garments in performance fabrics for the gym-to-office transition.
• Accessories Manufacturing Manufacturing of branded accessories including bags, hats, headbands, and other products developed to meet specific brand needs.
• Signature Fabric Portfolio A portfolio of proprietary and sustainable performance fabrics including TrophyKnit, EcoTrophyKnit, EcoLuxTouch, AeroTech, SculptForm, SandySoft, TechFlex Brush, FlexTwill, FlexCanvas, UltraSoftCloud, CHILLFlex, and NaturalTech Jersey, supplied to brand customers for performance activewear and lifestyle apparel.
• Hyperion Biodegradable Down Jacket ISPO Award 2024-winning biodegradable down jacket product developed in partnership with Templa and Allied Feather + Down, showcasing AAG's sustainable innovation capabilities for premium outerwear brands.
• ChillFlex Thermoregulation Technology Proprietary thermoregulation technology using ChillFlex fibers for lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking garments that regulate body temperature and improve airflow, integrated into brand customers' apparel lines.
• Solarcore Aerogel Thermal Insulation NASA-licensed aerogel thermal insulation technology infused into foam for the lowest density thermal insulation, offered to brand customers for outerwear and cold-weather apparel.
• Graphene Yarn Technology Proprietary graphene coating technology applied to 70D nylon base yarn to deliver enhanced strength, conductivity, and waterproofing for premium performance apparel.
• End-to-End Product Development Services Comprehensive product development support from experienced product developers, including pattern making, sampling, and digital printing, transforming brand ideas into tangible apparel products.
• 3D Design Services Virtual garment simulation in a 3D digital environment with customizable avatars and on-body print visualization, reducing physical prototypes, fittings, and material waste for brand customers.
• Global Logistics and Distribution Services Pick and pack distribution services for global wholesale and online orders, with third-party warehousing in Hong Kong, USA, Canada, and Netherlands to support brand customers' distribution strategy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Living Wage compliance for sampled employees at Ningbo Longson Garments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Lever Style CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Hong Kong-based Lever Style Corporation acquired Active Apparel Group assets for $13 million in an all-cash deal, the company's seventh acquisition since its 2019 IPO. The acquisition strengthens Lever Style's activewear capabilities and expands market position.
• TemplaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury outerwear brand Templa collaborated with AAG and Allied Feather + Down on the 'Future Now: Designing to Disappear' biodegradable down jacket project. The jacket uses biodegradable materials that decompose in approximately 5 years and won ISPO Award 2024. This represents AAG's flagship sustainable innovation collaboration.
• ALLIED Feather + DownflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable down and feather supplier collaborated with AAG and Templa on the ISPO Award-winning biodegradable jacket. Provided 800 FP recycled down for the project, combining biodegradable down with AAG's manufacturing expertise and Templa's design.
• Amni Soul Eco (Solvay)coreTechnology or IntegrationBiodegradable technology provider through Solvay's Amni Soul Eco technology used in the biodegradable jacket project. Testing supported by Amni Soul Eco and CiCLO technologies for the 99% biodegradable jacket.
• CiCLOcoreTechnology or IntegrationBiodegradable technology testing partner for the Templa biodegradable jacket project. CiCLO technology supports biodegradable performance in the jacket's materials.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Petra Group: Vietnam-based apparel and accessories manufacturer with production across activewear, sportswear, and lifestyle categories. Comparable B2B technical manufacturing for global premium brands with sustainability focus.
• Tainan Enterprises: Taiwan-based apparel OEM serving performance and activewear categories with global brand customers. Comparable vertically integrated cut-and-sew manufacturing for athletic and lifestyle brands.
• Delta Galil Industries: Israeli-headquartered global apparel manufacturer with strong activewear, intimates, and swimwear categories. Serves premium brands through owned factories across multiple geographies, directly comparable OEM/ODM business model.
• Hansae Co. Korean apparel OEM producing knit, woven, and activewear garments for global fast-fashion and premium brands. Comparable B2B manufacturing scale and customer roster spanning mass and premium tiers.
• Nien Hsing Textile Co. Taiwan-based apparel and textile manufacturer with activewear, denim, and lifestyle categories. Comparable vertically integrated OEM/ODM model serving global premium brands with owned manufacturing capacity.
• MAS Holdings: Sri Lankan-headquartered apparel manufacturer serving intimate apparel, activewear, and performance wear for global premium brands. Comparable in vertical integration, sustainability commitments, and B2B technical manufacturing focus.
• Crystal International Group: Hong Kong-listed apparel manufacturer producing across categories including activewear, denim, and casualwear for global brands. Large-scale OEM comparable in serving premium global customers across geographies.

Direct peers

• Eclat Textile Co. Taiwan-based performance fabric and apparel manufacturer serving leading athletic and activewear brands like Nike, Lululemon, and Under Armour. Highly comparable as a technical activewear fabric and apparel OEM with proprietary fabric development.
• Lever Style Corporation: HK-listed apparel manufacturer and direct parent/acquirer of Active Apparel Group. Operates as a multi-category OEM with activewear, casualwear, and technical apparel manufacturing for global brands, comparable B2B model and customer base.

Others

• Tukatech: Apparel technology and 3D design software provider serving apparel manufacturers and brands. Comparable through AAG's 3D design and digital sampling capabilities that reduce material waste and accelerate speed-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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