What crease group does

Crease Group is a private B2B apparel manufacturer that designs and produces apparel and accessories for consumer brands. The company operates six specialist factories in China and maintains dedicated showrooms in Phoenix, Arizona and Guangzhou, supporting both US client management and Asia-based production oversight. Its customer base spans enterprise brands across fitness (Peloton, Equinox, FORM, Ladder), specialty retail (Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods, Revolve, Shopbop), hospitality (IHG, Global Ambassador), and entertainment and media (Live Nation, Universal Music Group, UTA), with products distributed through more than 4,000 US retail doors and across five continents.

The company's product surface covers activewear, knitwear, and accessories, supported by an in-house design and merchandising function working alongside factory operations. Crease Group holds BSCI, SMETA, ISO, OEKO-TEX, and GRS compliance certifications, which qualify it for accounts that mandate social and environmental audit standards. On top of the contract manufacturing base, the company runs Crease Lab, a custom product development service for brand partners, and Core Collection, an owned-brand e-commerce storefront that sells Crease-developed apparel directly to consumers.

Revenue is generated through three streams: B2B contract manufacturing for consumer brands, higher-margin custom development engagements via Crease Lab, and direct-to-consumer sales through Core Collection. The operating model pairs US- and Hong Kong-based design and client teams with China-based production capacity, allowing the company to compete on category-specific expertise across knitwear, activewear, and accessories while serving clients with global distribution requirements.

Name

crease group

Legal name

Crease Group

Website

https://creasegroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crease Group is a B2B apparel manufacturer operating six specialist factories in China with showrooms in Phoenix and Guangzhou, designing and producing apparel and accessories for consumer brands including Peloton, Nordstrom, Equinox, IHG, and Universal Music Group across activewear, knitwear, and accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Manufacturing Services: Full-service apparel manufacturing for enterprise brands including product design, development, sampling, and bulk production. Revenue generated through per-unit pricing based on order quantity (MOQ 100-3000+ units) with production cycles of 25-30 days.
2. Core Collection Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer and B2B sales of pre-developed core collection pieces including hoodies, tees, sweatshirts, and pants. Products sold through e-commerce storefront with standard pricing tiers.
3. Custom Product Development: Bespoke product development services for brands requiring custom designs, materials, and branding options including embroidery, screen printing, DTG, heat transfer, woven patches, and silicone patches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Crease Group designs and manufactures apparel and accessories for consumer brands, operating six specialist factories in China (cut-and-sew, knitwear, activewear, outerwear, accessories, and technical construction) with integrated teams across the United States, Hong Kong, and China. The company offers a Core Collection of pre-developed premium apparel pieces (hoodies, sweatshirts, tees, activewear, knitwear) and the Crease Lab, a full-service custom manufacturing program covering design, development, production, quality control, and distribution for enterprise brands.

Product overview

Crease Group is a B2B apparel manufacturing partner offering a dual approach: a Core Collection of pre-developed, production-ready apparel pieces (including Full Zip Hoodie, Oversized Hoodie, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Wide Leg Sweatpant, Baby Tee, and various tops/bottoms/activewear) and Crease Lab, a full-service custom manufacturing program for enterprise brands. The company operates six specialist factories across China (Cut-and-Sew, Knitwear, Activewear, Outerwear, Accessories, Technical Construction) with integrated teams across the US, Hong Kong, and China. Services include embroidery, screenprint, DTG, custom packaging, and labelling. Notable clients include Peloton, Nordstrom, Equinox, Live Nation, Dick's, Revolve, Shopbop, and Duke + Dexter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Collection Premium pre-developed apparel collection with core pieces including Full Zip Hoodie, Oversized Hoodie, Crewneck Sweatshirt, Wide Leg Sweatpant, Baby Tee, and tees designed for versatility across fashion and branded merchandise programs. Sold directly to consumers and small brands via creasegroup.com, with bulk inquiry functionality for larger orders.
• Crease Lab (Custom Manufacturing) End-to-end B2B custom manufacturing service for enterprise brands covering design, development, production, quality control, and distribution. Operates across six specialist factories in China (Cut-and-Sew, Knitwear, Activewear, Outerwear, Accessories, Technical Construction) with MOQ tiers from 100 to 3,000+ units and 25-30 day production cycles. Three partnership structures: Full Program Partnership (end-to-end from creative direction to logistics), Product Development & Manufacturing (collaborating with client design teams), and Manufacturing-Led Execution (client provides techpacks and brand standard).
• Activewear Collection Pre-developed activewear collection covering performance polos, tees, and shorts built on performance fabrications with four-way stretch and technical seaming. Styles include Flow Polo, Endurance Pro Polo, Tempo Polo, Prime Polo, Pulse Tee, and Axis Short, ready for brand deployment.
• Knitwear Collection Pre-developed knitwear collection featuring structured silhouettes, unexpected layers, and statement details in fine-gauge and technical construction. Styles include Merino Long Sleeve Polo, Hoodie Sweater, Hidden Button Down Sweater, Quarter Zip Sweater, Polo Cardigan, and Short Sleeve Crewneck.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10M+ units delivered across manufacturing programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative)coreOthersCrease operates exclusively with BSCI-compliant manufacturing partners, ensuring ethical working conditions and social compliance across the factory network. This certification verifies that all factories meet international labor standards and undergo regular audits.
• SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)coreOthersAll manufacturing facilities are SMETA audited, providing transparency on labor conditions, health and safety, environment, and business ethics. Enables enterprise clients to meet their own ethical sourcing requirements.
• ISO StandardscoreOthersManufacturing partners compliant with ISO standards for quality management systems. Ensures consistent production quality and operational excellence across the factory network.
• OEKO-TEXminorOthersCertified material options available across the network, including OEKO-TEX certified fabrics. Enables brands requiring verified safe and sustainable textile products.
• GRS (Global Recycled Standard)minorOthersGRS certified material options available for brands seeking recycled content verification. Supports sustainable product programs with third-party recycled content certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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