Xinfeng Base, Jiangxi
350+ production staff, 10 specialist pants lines, 1,000,000 pants per year.
Xinfeng Winking Industrial Park handles the majority of technical outdoor and ski programmes, including automated hanging systems and template sewing.
Factory overview
Mould & injection
Assembly line
In-house testing
Performance pants manufacturer since 2006
Performance pants manufacturing for sport and outdoor brands
Winking Apparel Limited is a performance pants manufacturer based in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, producing sport, outdoor, ski, tactical, athleisure and golf pants for apparel brands in North America and Europe. Founded in 2006, the company operates three production bases with 530+ production staff and 16 specialist lines.
MOQ 100 pcs per style per colour · Samples in 5–7 working days · Reply within one working day
WHAT WE OFFER
Auming Combines 15+ Years Of OEM/ODM Expertise With Proprietary Design Capabilities To Deliver Premium Outdoor Jackets Globally
530+
production staff across three bases
16
specialist pants production lines
1.5M
pants produced every year
51
proprietary licensable patterns
Product collections
Our sport and outdoor pants collections
Every category below has its own pattern block, fabric library and construction standard. Choose a starting point, or send us a tech pack for a programme we have not listed.
By sport
By outdoor activity
By fit
By function
Fabric & Technical Construction
Fabric & Technical Construction for Outdoor Pants
Our outdoor performance pants are engineered for long treks, hiking, climbing, tactical use, and everyday adventure.We focus on four core requirements: water resistance, breathability, durability, and unrestricted mobility. Every fabric we select is tested for stable performance under real outdoor conditions, so wearers can move freely without sacrificing protection.
Water Resistance
We provide multiple grades of water protection to match your product positioning. From daily-use water repellent fabrics to high waterproof options for heavy rain, we can customize fabric specs for your outdoor pant collection.
Breathability
Moisture management is critical for all-day outdoor activities. Our fabrics allow sweat vapor to escape while blocking external water. Wearers stay dry and comfortable during hiking, climbing and long-distance trekking.
Reinforced Critical Points
High-wear seams, pocket openings and stress areas are strengthened to resist wear and water penetration. These refined technical details boost performance and extend product lifespan for harsh outdoor scenarios.
Factory overview
Mould & injection
Assembly line
In-house testing
Performance pants manufacturer since 2006
Why Choose Winking Factory？ Specialized Manufacturer of Custom Outdoor Performance Pants
Manufacturing footprint
Two dedicated pants factories, 1,500,000 pieces a year
Nanchong Base, Sichuan
180+ production staff, 6 specialist pants lines, 500,000 pants per year.
The Nanchong factory focuses on athletic and athleisure pants programmes with shorter runs, supporting brands that need faster replenishment across several colourways.
How we work
ODM development and OEM production
A superior garment is built on a foundation of superior materials and a proven pattern. Both routes run through the same fabric joint venture and the same quality checkpoints.
Order process
From inquiry to delivery in four steps
Step 01
Inquiry and consultation
Share your category, target quantity and launch window. We confirm MOQ, fabric direction and indicative costing within one working day.
Step 02
Design and sampling
Pattern development, fabric selection and a pre-production sample in 5–7 working days. One round of fit revision is included.
Step 03
Bulk production and QC
Bulk runs in 25–40 working days with in-line inspection, final AQL inspection and third-party test reports where required.
Step 04
Shipping and delivery
Sea, air or express shipping with export documentation, plus after-sales support for reorders and programme expansion.
Who we produce for
Brands that need pants, not a full collection
Client feedback
What buyers say about working with Winking
They sent pattern revision notes back before we had finished reviewing the first sample. For golf trousers that matters, because the crotch curve and knee break decide whether the fit reads as technical or generic.
Product Director
Golf apparel brand, Germany
Our ski programme went from tech pack to PP sample without a fit rejection, which has not happened with the previous suppliers we used. The waterproof testing documentation was ready when our retail buyer asked for it.
Sourcing Manager
Ski and snowboard brand, Sweden
We signed an exclusivity agreement on two patterns for our market. Knowing a competing label cannot buy the same block is the reason we stopped quoting other factories.
Founder
Athleisure label, Netherlands
Common questions
MOQ, sampling and lead times
These are the questions buyers ask most often before placing a first order. If your question is not answered here, send it to our sales team and we will reply within one working day.
Read all ordering questionsThe minimum order quantity at Winking is 100 pieces per style per colour for stock fabrics, and 300 pieces per style per colour for custom-developed fabrics. Trial orders for new brands are accepted on stock fabric programmes, and repeat orders can be placed in the same or larger quantities.
A pre-production sample takes 5 to 7 working days after Winking confirms your design, fabric and fit requirements. The sample is sent to you for fit and quality approval before bulk production starts, and one round of fit revision is included in the standard sampling cost.
Bulk production takes 25 to 40 working days depending on order quantity and fabric availability. Winking confirms a delivery date in writing before the order is released to the line, and larger ski and outdoor programmes are scheduled in production slots agreed at the order confirmation stage.
Yes. Winking's in-house team develops patterns, sketches and prototypes from a concept brief without finished artwork. The company holds 51 proprietary performance pants patterns covering 15 scenarios and 3 fits, and ODM development includes CAD pattern making and 3D fit checking.
Winking is verified under amfori BSCI and holds Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) assessment. Products are tested to GB 18401-2010 and CE requirements, with third-party reports covering fibre content and fabric performance available on request. Winking is also registered under the German Packaging Act (VerpackG).
Yes. Winking supplies waterproof, windproof, quick-dry, moisture-wicking, anti-UV and fleece fabrics, and can source recycled polyester and recycled nylon. Functional fabrics are developed through Kaogong New Materials, a joint venture with Donghua University covering masterbatch, fibre, spinning, weaving and dyeing.
Start a project
Ready to build a collection your customers will reorder?
Send us your tech pack or your idea. Tell us the category, target quantity and launch window, and we reply with pattern options, fabric recommendations and a costing sheet within one working day.
- 51 proprietary patterns, ready to adapt to your fit
- MOQ 100 pcs per style per colour on stock fabric
- Samples in 5–7 working days, bulk in 25–40 working days
- One English-speaking merchandiser per project