Sportek International

What Sportek International does

Sportek International Inc. is a privately held US textile distributor headquartered at 2425 S Eastern Ave, Commerce, California, self-described as the largest importer and distributor of spandex, functional, technical, stretch, and Prepared For Print (PFP) fabric in North America. The company stocks more than 1,000 fabric SKUs across categories including nylon-spandex solids, printed fabrics, PFP substrates for sublimation, fleeces, swimwear, mesh, woven polyester, eco-friendly recycled fibers (EcoGreen, Eco-Mode), and sublimation papers, plus a custom digital print service. Proprietary finishes and treatments across the catalog include PFP pre-treatment, moisture management, chlorine-resistant LYCRA Life with UPF50+, anti-microbial coatings, and circular knit jersey construction.

The company operates a four-channel distribution model: an enterprise wholesale portal (wholesale.sportek.com), a primary B2B/retail e-commerce site (sportek.com), a dedicated consumer/SMB storefront (spandexbyyard.com), and a direct phone sales operation with toll-free numbers for US (844-SPORTEK), Mexico (844-454-5608), and Spanish-speaking customers. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from $2.20 per unit for PFP Towel blanks to $24.50 per unit for custom digital printing, with wholesale terms negotiated through the dedicated portal and a flagship PFP Sublimation Catalog at $100.

Sportek targets activewear and sportswear brands, swimwear manufacturers, dancewear and costume designers, custom apparel and sublimation print shops, and yoga/wellness brands as its primary customer segments. The business model is transactional fabric distribution with low minimum order quantities, supported by in-house stock programs that enable fast shipping from available inventory. No public financials, funding history, M&A activity, leadership team disclosures, or AI/ML capabilities are documented in the available data.

Name

Sportek International

Legal name

Sportek International Inc.

Website

https://sportek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sportek International Inc. is a privately held US textile distributor that imports and sells spandex, technical, stretch, and Prepared For Print fabrics to activewear, swimwear, dancewear, custom print, and yoga brands across North America from its Commerce, California headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical and Performance Textiles

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130), 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

Sportswear Customization & Printing Retail (CRAMACAK), Sports Team & Promotional Apparel Cut & Sew (Screenprint/Embroidery-Ready) (IMAOAEAK)

Keywords

• Wholesale fabric distribution
• Technical textile supplier
• Spandex performance fabrics
• Activewear apparel materials
• Sublimation printing substrates

Headquarters

HQ city

Commerce

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Fabric Distribution: B2B wholesale distribution of technical fabrics including spandex, mesh, fleece, swimwear, and woven textiles to brands, manufacturers, and activewear companies for large-scale production.
2. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-customer online sales through sportek.com for smaller quantities, samples, and individual purchases of fabric by the yard.
3. Custom Digital Printing Services: Custom digital printing services on fabrics with pricing starting at $24.50 per unit for personalized textile printing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sportek International imports and wholesale-distributes spandex, stretch, technical, functional, and Prepared-For-Print (PFP) fabrics to activewear, swimwear, dancewear, and custom apparel manufacturers across North America. The company maintains a stocked inventory of more than 1,000 fabric styles and nearly 200 PFP substrates and offers custom digital printing services on its textile substrates.

Product overview

Sportek International Inc. is a B2B textile supplier and wholesale fabric distributor specializing in spandex, functional, technical, and stretch fabrics for activewear, swimwear, and performance apparel. The company operates as a single product platform with multiple fabric collections including Printed Fabrics (nylon/polyester spandex wet prints), Prepared for Print (PFP) fabrics for sublimation, Fleeces, Swimwear fabrics, Mesh fabrics, Woven fabrics, Eco-Friendly Recycled fabrics, and Sublimation Paper. They also offer Custom Digital Print services. The portfolio is organized around fabric types with stock programs enabling fast shipping from available inventory. Key product lines include the Perfotek jersey collection, EcoGreen recycled fabrics, and various specialized fabrics like moisture management, chlorine-resistant, and UPF protective textiles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spandex and Technical Fabrics Stretch and functional fabric line including nylon spandex solids, cotton spandex, moisture management fabrics, and performance textiles sold to activewear and sportswear manufacturers.
• Printed Fabrics Nylon spandex and polyester spandex fabrics with wet print and digital print designs for swimwear, activewear, and performance apparel, sold through stock programs.
• Prepared For Print (PFP) Fabrics Pre-treated polyester and poly-spandex fabrics engineered for sublimation and heat transfer printing, offering vibrant color output and consistent production quality.
• Fleece Fabrics Double-sided and single-sided fleece fabrics including brushed tricot, spandex fleece pro-stretch, and cotton fleece for outerwear and performance apparel.
• Swimwear Fabric Engineered performance swimwear fabrics with chlorine-resistant durability, four-way stretch, vibrant color retention, and UPF50+ sun protection for bikinis, boardshorts, and competitive swim styles.
• Mesh Fabric Breathable stretch mesh fabrics including moisture management mesh, power mesh, and eyelet fabrics for sportswear, lingerie, and activewear applications.
• Woven Fabrics Woven polyester and stretch woven fabrics including ribbing for various apparel applications.
• Eco-Friendly Recycled Fabrics Sustainable performance fabrics made from recycled fibers including EcoGreen recycled spandex jersey and Eco-Mode wicko mesh for eco-driven activewear and swimwear.
• Sublimation Paper Sublimation printing papers including sticky paper, non-sticky paper, and protection tissue for dye-sublimation transfer processes.
• Custom Digital Print Service High-quality custom digital printing on a wide range of textiles for apparel, swimwear, and performance wear with vibrant color and sharp detail.
• PFP Blanket Prepared-for-print blanket fabrics including poly sherpa/flannel laminated blankets and premium poly flannel for custom printed blankets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast shipping from available inventory with consistent color and fabric quality
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eclat Textile: Taiwan-based performance and circular knit fabric manufacturer supplying major activewear and sportswear brands globally. Highly comparable as a technical/stretch fabric specialist serving the same activewear brand customers as Sportek, though Eclat operates upstream as a mill while Sportek is positioned as importer/distributor.
• Mood Fabrics: Wholesale and retail fabric seller (also known from Project Runway) offering apparel and specialty textiles including performance fabrics. Comparable in operating both wholesale and retail e-commerce channels selling fabric by the yard to designers, brands, and small manufacturers.
• Michael Levine Inc. Long-established Los Angeles fabric wholesaler serving the apparel manufacturing industry with a broad range of textiles. Comparable as a LA-based B2B fabric distributor to the same garment-making customer base in the Los Angeles apparel production hub where Sportek also operates.
• Telio & Co: Wholesale fabric distributor with North American operations specializing in apparel fabrics including knits, stretch, and performance textiles. Direct peer in the wholesale-distribution-of-fabrics category with similar target customers among apparel brands and manufacturers.
• Pine Crest Fabrics: US-based online wholesale fabric retailer specializing in spandex, swimwear, dancewear, and performance fabrics. Closely comparable business model — B2B and B2C online distribution of technical textiles to small and mid-market apparel brands, with similar product breadth in stretch and activewear fabrics.
• Pacific Trimming: Los Angeles-based wholesale distributor of spandex, stretch, and technical fabrics serving activewear and swimwear manufacturers. Direct competitor to Sportek in the North America wholesale channel with overlapping SKU categories including nylon spandex, mesh, and swimwear substrates.

Broad incumbents

• Toray Industries: Global Japanese textile and materials conglomerate producing spandex, polyester, and performance fibers used in activewear and sportswear. Comparable only at the broad incumbent level — Toray operates upstream as a major fiber and fabric producer whose products likely flow through distributors like Sportek.
• Carvico: Italian manufacturer of technical performance fabrics for swimwear, sportswear, and activewear with global brand customers. Comparable in serving the same end-use markets (swimwear, activewear) but positioned as a European premium mill rather than a North American distributor.

Emerging players

• Bemis Associates: Manufacturer of specialty films, adhesives, and seam tape technologies for performance apparel and activewear. Adjacent peer — supplies complementary bonding/seaming technologies used in the same activewear end-products that consume Sportek's stretch fabrics.

Regional players

• Spandex Warehouse: Online spandex and stretch fabric retailer selling direct to consumers and small businesses. Comparable product mix (spandex-focused) but positioned at the retail/SMB end of the market rather than the wholesale-activewear-brand segment Sportek targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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