Quick answer: The best-selling pickleball and padel items are performance polos and tees, skorts and skirts with ball pockets, shorts, dresses and quarter-zips. Use lightweight moisture-wicking fabrics with UPF sun protection, and start with small runs of 30 pieces per design to test styles.
Pickleball has been one of the fastest-growing sports in the USA for several years, and padel is booming across Spain, the UK and the rest of Europe. Clubs, coaches, tournament organisers and new apparel brands all need kit. This guide explains what to make and how to launch.
Quick answer
Start a range with performance polos and crew tees in sublimated polyester, women’s skorts with built-in shorts and a ball pocket, men’s shorts with deep pockets, and a quarter-zip for cooler days. Add club or tournament branding with sublimation or heat transfer. Keep fabrics light (about 120–160 GSM) with UPF 30–50+.
Need these made? Ravix Pro Industry in Daska, Sialkot is a sportswear manufacturer for sports clubs and clothing brands in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada and Australia. Custom, OEM and private label production since 2008, with in-house sublimation, printing and embroidery, an MOQ of 30 pieces per design, samples in 7–10 days and bulk in 2–4 weeks. WRAP, BSCI, OEKO-TEX and ISO 9001 certified.
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Core products for a pickleball or padel range
| Product | Key features |
|---|---|
| Performance polo | Moisture-wicking, UPF, collar for clubs that prefer a smarter look |
| Crew or V-neck tee | Lightweight, sublimated prints, team and tournament shirts |
| Skort / tennis skirt | Built-in shorts, ball pocket on the leg, wide waistband |
| Shorts | Deep pockets to hold a ball, 4-way stretch |
| Dress | Built-in bra or shorts option |
| Quarter-zip and hoodie | Warm-ups and club merch |
| Visors, caps and socks | Branded accessories |
Fabrics and sun protection
- Lightweight polyester or polyester-spandex, about 120–160 GSM, for shirts
- 4-way stretch fabrics for skorts and shorts
- UPF 30–50+ fabrics for outdoor courts
- Mesh panels for airflow in hot climates
See our moisture-wicking fabric guide.
Pickleball vs padel: different buyers
| Pickleball | Padel | |
|---|---|---|
| Biggest markets | USA and Canada | Spain, Italy, UK, Sweden, Middle East, Latin America |
| Typical buyers | Clubs, community leagues, lifestyle brands | Padel clubs, academies, tennis-style brands |
| Style | Bright, fun prints and lifestyle looks | Sleek, tennis-inspired performance wear |
Branding ideas
Sublimated all-over prints for bold designs, heat-transfer logos for clean club shirts, and embroidered logos on polos and caps. See sublimation vs screen printing.
MOQ and timing
Ravix Pro’s MOQ is 30 pieces per design with mixed sizes. Typical timing: sample in 7–10 days, bulk in 2–4 weeks and air delivery in about 3–7 days to the USA, UK and Europe.
From our factory floor in Sialkot
At Ravix Pro Industry we have manufactured sportswear since 2008 and now run more than 100 stitching and finishing machines with 150+ workers, producing 20,000+ pieces a month for over 500 brands and clubs in 50+ countries. Every order follows the same 11 steps: quote, design, approval, sample, cutting, decoration, stitching, thread trimming, quality check, packing and door-to-door shipping. Sublimation, screen printing, DTF and embroidery happen in-house, so we control colour, print quality and timing ourselves. See our manufacturing process and quality checks.
Ready to start? Request a free quote for pickleball and padel apparel or message us on WhatsApp with your design, quantity and sizes. MOQ from 30 pieces per design. We reply within 24 hours.
FAQs
What do people wear to play pickleball?
Lightweight moisture-wicking tees or polos, shorts or skorts with ball pockets, court shoes, and often a visor or cap.
What fabric is best for pickleball shirts?
Lightweight polyester or polyester-spandex, around 120–160 GSM, with UPF sun protection for outdoor courts.
Can you add a ball pocket to skorts?
Yes. We add ball pockets on the leg of built-in shorts or on the waistband.
What is the MOQ for custom pickleball apparel?
30 pieces per design at Ravix Pro, with mixed sizes.
Do you make padel clothing for clubs in Europe?
Yes, with EU sizing and labels, shipped with GSP+ duty benefits to the EU and DCTS benefits to the UK.
Sources
- Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), participation reports: sfia.org
- USA Pickleball: usapickleball.org
- International Padel Federation (FIP): padelfip.com
