Quick answer: Sialkot is a global hub because its factories have specialised for generations in sports goods, sportswear, gloves and leather, with a large skilled workforce and export experience.
Sialkot is a mid-sized city in Punjab, Pakistan, yet its sports goods are used in stadiums, gyms and fight clubs around the world. Ravix Pro Industry is based in Daska, in Sialkot district, so this is our home cluster. Here is how it became a global hub and what it offers sportswear buyers today.
Quick answer
Sialkot is a global sportswear hub because of more than a century of sports goods craftsmanship, a dense cluster of specialised suppliers, and a strong export culture. It produces around 70% of the world’s exported footballs, plus teamwear, sublimated uniforms, MMA and boxing gear, gloves and leather goods. Its factories offer custom, OEM and private label manufacturing, often with low MOQs.
Sourcing from Pakistan? Ravix Pro Industry in Sialkot is a sportswear and clothing manufacturer trusted by sports clubs and clothing brands in the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia and the UAE. One factory for custom, OEM and private label production, with in-house sublimation, printing and embroidery and an MOQ of 30 pieces per design. USA · UK · EU · Get a free quote.
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How Sialkot became a sports hub
Sialkot’s craft tradition in leather and metal goes back generations. Sports goods manufacturing grew in the early 20th century and the city became known worldwide for hand-stitched footballs. Today the cluster also covers surgical instruments, gloves, leather goods and a large sportswear and teamwear industry. Its export firms built their own private airport and a dry port to reach buyers faster.
Sialkot by the numbers
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| Share of world football exports | About 70% |
| Footballs exported July 2025 – April 2026 | About 48 million |
| Football export earnings, same period | About US$222 million |
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan, June 2026.
What Sialkot manufactures
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Teamwear | Sublimated soccer, basketball, rugby, cricket, padel kits |
| Combat sports | MMA shorts, rash guards, BJJ gis, boxing gloves |
| Gym and activewear | Leggings, sports bras, stringers, compression |
| Outerwear and fleece | Tracksuits, hoodies, jackets |
| Gloves and leather | Goalkeeper, cycling, work and leather gloves |
Custom, OEM and private label in Sialkot
- Custom: your design developed from scratch. See custom manufacturing.
- OEM: production to your full tech pack. Our guide to OEM sportswear in Pakistan explains the process.
- Private label: proven styles with your labels and packaging. See private label sportswear in Pakistan.
Why buyers choose Sialkot
- Cluster effect: fabric traders, sublimation houses, embroidery units, trims suppliers and packaging makers within a short drive.
- Skills: generations of stitchers and pattern makers experienced in sports products.
- Flexibility: many firms handle small and medium orders; Ravix Pro starts at 30 pieces per design.
- Export experience: long relationships with buyers in the USA, UK and EU.
Choosing a Sialkot manufacturer
Sialkot has many small workshops and trading offices alongside full factories. Ask for a live tour, in-house process list and certifications. Our guides on finding a manufacturer in Pakistan and questions to ask will help. For the wider country view, read the sportswear factory in Pakistan guide.
From our factory floor in Sialkot
At Ravix Pro Industry we have manufactured sportswear since 2008. 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, embroidery and stitching happen in-house, so we control colour, print quality and timing ourselves. The most common problem we see with first-time buyers is skipping the sample; a physical sample costs a little extra but prevents expensive surprises in bulk. See our manufacturing process and quality checks.
Ready to start? Request a free quote or message us on WhatsApp with your design, quantity and sizes. MOQ from 30 pieces per design. We reply within 24 hours.
Read next: How to Start a Fightwear Brand (MMA, BJJ and Boxing) With a Manufacturer
FAQs
Why is Sialkot famous for sports goods?
For more than a century of sports goods craftsmanship. It produces around 70% of the world’s exported footballs and a large share of sportswear, gloves and combat sports gear.
What sportswear is made in Sialkot?
Teamwear and sublimated uniforms, MMA and boxing gear, gym and activewear, tracksuits, hoodies, jackets and gloves.
Do Sialkot manufacturers offer private label?
Yes. Most export factories offer private label and OEM with your labels, hangtags and packaging.
Where is Daska?
Daska is a town in Sialkot district, Punjab, about 30 km from Sialkot city. It is part of the same sports manufacturing cluster.
Sources
- Associated Press of Pakistan, “Sialkot’s footballs find their way to the world’s biggest stage”, 11 June 2026: app.com.pk
