What Baliswim does

Bali Swim Ltd (Baliswim) is a Bali, Indonesia-based swimwear manufacturer founded in 2016 that serves startup and scaling swimwear, activewear, and resort wear brands globally with industry-low minimum order quantities (100 pieces per order, 20 per style-color). The company operates a solar-powered factory—the only one of its kind in Bali for swimwear—equipped with in-house Japanese digital sublimation printing for OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT certified inks on Italian Carvico ECONYL® and American REPREVE® recycled fabrics. Capacity is approximately 25,000 pieces per month in bulk production plus 1,000+ samples per month, supported by a design library of 10,000+ ready-to-order styles refined over a decade.

The business model combines a self-serve Shopify-based e-commerce shop carrying thousands of SKUs with a sales-assisted motion via WhatsApp, Calendly video calls, factory and showroom visits, and annual mobile showroom tours across the USA, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Revenue is generated across multiple streams: bulk/wholesale swimwear production at unit prices of $12–$26 per piece, sample development priced at 3x bulk, custom design development at $99 per design (50% credited to bulk orders), branding packages, Shopify-based e-commerce builds, photography and videography production, custom labels and packaging, hardware, and a Fit Model Service at USD 150/hour. Payment terms are 50% deposit plus 50% before shipment, with first-time clients paying 100% upfront. A Starter Kit bundles approximately $1,200 in products and $300 in labeling/packaging into a $1,500 entry point for new brand founders.

Primary customers are startup swimwear founders, with secondary segments including scaling swimwear brands, women's activewear entrepreneurs (Pilates, yoga, fitness, padel), and resort/hospitality brands. The company reports an 80% returning customer rate, supports brands in 70+ countries, and has accumulated 250+ five-star reviews on the women's swimwear line. Bali Swim is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds and no parent company.

Name

Baliswim

Legal name

Bali Swim Ltd

Website

https://baliswim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bali-based, solar-powered swimwear manufacturer producing women's, men's, kids', plus-size, activewear, and resort wear for startup and scaling brands globally. Offers low-MOQ (100 pieces/order) full-service manufacturing with in-house fabric printing, sampling, branding, and Shopify e-commerce builds, serving brands across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swimwear & Apparel Manufacturing

akta.pro primary industry

Swimwear & Beachwear Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Swim & Surf Performance Wear (CRAAAEAG), Swimwear (Children) (CRAAAHAG)

Keywords

• Swimwear manufacturing
• Activewear production
• Private label apparel
• Low MOQ clothing
• Resort wear manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Badung

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bulk/Wholesale Swimwear Production: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing swimwear, activewear, and resort wear at scale for startup and established brands. Revenue is one-time per order based on unit volume, fabric choice, and design complexity. MOQ-based orders (100pcs shop / 250pcs manual) with progressive volume discounts.
2. Custom Design Development: Design development fee of $99 per custom design including pattern making and size range grading, credited 50% toward bulk order. Custom designs priced at 3x bulk price for samples. Revenue is one-time per design development project.
3. E-Commerce Build & Marketing Service: Shopify-based e-commerce website build service with tailored packages for swimwear brands. Three curated packages designed to kickstart swimwear brand online presence. Revenue is project-based service fee.
4. Branding Service: Logo design, brand guidelines, style guidelines, 3D logo mockups, packaging design, and brand identity development. Three curated packages for swimwear branding. Revenue is project-based service fee.
5. Photo & Video Production: Professional photography, videography, campaign content, catalog imagery, and lifestyle shoots in Bali locations using their team of producers, photographers, MUA, models, and stylists. Packages available with custom tailoring. Revenue is project-based.
6. Sample Development: Sample orders for design testing and approval. Samples priced at 3x bulk price (shop) or fixed shop pricing. No MOQ on samples. One-time per sample order.
7. Custom Labels & Packaging: Heat transfer labels, hang tags, hygiene liners, gift bags, embroidery labels, rubber patches, cut-away labels, and branding hardware sold as add-on products to manufacturing orders. Revenue is unit-based per label/packaging item.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bali Swim is a Bali-based B2B garment manufacturer that produces custom and ready-design swimwear, women's activewear, and resort wear for startup and scaling apparel brands at low minimum order quantities. The company operates a solar-powered factory with fully in-house capabilities spanning fabric printing, sampling, bulk production, labeling, packaging, branding, photography/videography, fit modeling, e-commerce build, and global shipping, supporting clients in more than 70 countries.

Product overview

Bali Swim is a swimwear, activewear, and resort wear manufacturer offering a comprehensive B2B platform for startup and scaling swimwear brands. The core offering centers on ready-design and custom swimwear manufacturing (women's, men's, kids', and plus size) with fully in-house services including sampling, bulk production, custom fabric printing, labeling, and packaging. The company operates as a full-service manufacturing partner offering additional modules including photo/video production, branding, e-commerce build, fit model services, and shipping logistics. Their sustainable manufacturing uses solar power and eco-friendly materials like ECONYL and REPREVE. Products are available through an online Shopify-based shop with over 10,000 ready designs and support for custom development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Swimwear Manufacturing Custom and ready-design swimwear manufacturing for women including bikinis, one-pieces, rash guards, and cover-ups with sustainable fabric options. Sold B2B to startup and scaling swimwear brands.
• Women's Activewear Manufacturing Activewear manufacturing including sports bras, leggings, bodysuits, pilates, and padel wear for women, often paired with swimwear collections. Sold B2B to activewear brand entrepreneurs.
• Resort Wear Manufacturing Resort wear manufacturing including cover-ups, dresses, tops, bottoms, and beachwear in luxe fabrics like linen, bamboo, and organic cotton for resort and hospitality brands.
• Men's Swimwear Manufacturing Men's swim shorts and swimwear manufacturing with sustainable fabric options including REPREVE recycled fabrics.
• Kids' Swimwear Manufacturing Adjustable and durable children's swimwear manufacturing for girls and boys, sold B2B to family swimwear brands.
• Plus Size Swimwear Manufacturing Plus size swimwear manufacturing with supportive styles and full customization options, including the Unisize Eco Crinkle one-size XS-XXL fabric.
• Ready Design Collection Pre-developed swimwear designs available for immediate ordering with over 10,000 styles ready to customize, label, and bulk order through the online shop.
• Starter Kit Launch package for startup swimwear brands including samples, fabric swatches, catalogs, expert guidance, and a voucher for a next sample purchase; approximately $1,200 products + $300 labeling and packaging.
• Custom Fabric Print Service In-house custom swimwear fabric printing using OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT certified eco inks on Japanese digital sublimation machines, with same-day turnaround for test prints and bulk prints.
• Custom Brand Labels and Packaging Custom labeling solutions including heat transfer labels, hang tags, hygiene liners, gift bags, embroidery labels, rubber patches, cut-away labels, and branded hardware sold as add-on products to manufacturing orders.
• Photo and Video Production Service Professional photography and videography for marketing campaigns, catalogs, and lifestyle content shot in Bali locations using in-house producers, photographers, MUA, models, and stylists.
• E-commerce Build Service Shopify-based e-commerce website build service with SEO optimization and marketing strategy support, packaged into three curated tiers for swimwear brands.
• Branding Service Brand identity development including logo design, brand and style guidelines, color palettes, typography, 3D logo mockups, and packaging design, offered in three curated packages.
• Sampling Service Sample development service transforming design ideas into finished products with fit samples and keeping samples; includes the $99 per-design custom design development fee (50% credited toward bulk order).
• Bulk Production Service Large-volume contract manufacturing service with monthly capacity of 25,000 pieces in-house, MOQ of 100 pieces/order and 20 pieces per style-color, and 12-week lead times.
• Fit Model Service Real human fit model service for visualizing product fit on target market body types, billed at USD 150 per hour including model prep, fitting, video call session, and photos in requested styles.
• Shipping Service Express worldwide shipping via DHL Express for samples (4-5 business days, USD 50-150 per box) and bulk orders (approximately $0.9-1.2/pc by region).
• Swimwear Hardware Components Hardware components including hooks, rings, sliders, clasps, and branded metal tags for swimwear designs, sold as unit-priced add-ons.
• Swimwear Accessories Accessories including crochet trims and charms for swimwear embellishment, sold as unit-priced add-ons.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% returning customer rate on e-commerce platform indicates strong product-market fit and customer satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ROLE FoundationminorOthersBali Swim partners with ROLE Foundation, a zero waste facility and environmental development organization in Bali. For every bikini, design, or starter kit ordered, Bali Swim donates proceeds from its own profits to ROLE Foundation. ROLE Foundation runs environmental programs supporting zero waste to oceans and sustainable businesses for coastal communities. Bali Swim was the main sponsor for ROLE's 'Zero Waste to Oceans Conference' in 2019. ROLE Foundation also regularly educates Bali Swim staff on environmental practices including waste management.
• BALI WISEminorOthersBali Swim partners with BALI WISE, an organization providing women's business education and development. Proceeds from every bikini, design, and starter kit ordered are donated to BALI WISE from Bali Swim's own profits. BALI WISE is part of the ROLE Foundation's ecosystem supporting women's empowerment through business education.
• SOS Indonesia (Scholars of Sustenance)minorOthersBali Swim additionally supports the work of SOS Indonesia (Scholars of Sustenance), who help feed those in dire need. This contribution began during the early days of the pandemic and has continued. The donation comes entirely from Bali Swim's own profits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Printful: Large print-on-demand and fulfillment platform that competes for the same emerging-brand wallet by removing upfront inventory risk. Differentiates via POD/drop-ship model but addresses an overlapping customer segment.
• Los Angeles Apparel: Large vertically integrated US apparel manufacturer producing basics and private-label garments at scale with low MOQs. Overlaps with Bali Swim in low-MOQ apparel manufacturing for emerging brands, but at much larger scale and broader category mix.

Direct peers

• The Evans Group: US-based low-MOQ apparel and swimwear manufacturer serving emerging DTC brands with sampling, production, and full-package services. Highly comparable to Bali Swim's startup-focused, low-MOQ cut-and-sew positioning.
• Affix Apparel: Low-MOQ apparel manufacturer offering custom production for emerging clothing brands, including sampling and small-batch runs. Comparable business model targeting similar early-stage brand customers.
• Indie Source: Florida-based apparel manufacturer offering low-MOQ cut-and-sew, pattern making, and full-package production for startup and emerging fashion brands. Directly comparable as a US-side competitor to Bali Swim's B2B startup manufacturing model.

Emerging players

• Apliiq: Custom apparel manufacturer offering private-label production and design services for emerging clothing brands. Comparable in serving startup apparel customers with flexible MOQs and bundled services.
• Sqetch: Online marketplace (formerly Maker's Row) connecting fashion brands with low-MOQ apparel manufacturers. Competes with Bali Swim for the same emerging-brand customer by aggregating multiple manufacturing partners rather than being a manufacturer itself.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/baliswim
• Instagraminstagram.com/baliswimofficial
• Pinterestpinterest.com/baliswim
• Xx.com/baliswim
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baliswim-swimwearmanufacturer

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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