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Custom shorts, from 25 pieces
We make sweat shorts, mesh shorts and nylon shorts for clothing brands and teams. We cut and sew each pair to your fit and length, then add your print, embroidery and labels. We make one sample first, then your full order.
- From 25 pieces per style and color
- Sweat, mesh and nylon shorts
- Your length and your fit
Ordering 500 or more? See bulk lead times and terms


















Custom shorts orders, in short
Sharknits makes custom shorts for clothing brands and teams: sweat shorts, mesh basketball shorts and nylon shorts. We cut and sew each pair to your fit and length, in French terry, fleece, mesh or nylon. The minimum is usually 25 pieces per style and color, and sizes can be mixed. First we make one physical sample, for $150 to $500 depending on the design, plus shipping. Plan about 4 months ahead if you need several sample rounds. You pay in full when the order is ready to ship.
Shorts and the pieces around them
Pick a style to start your quote. Since 2019, we have made more than 15 million pieces, and counting, for over 500 customers in 25 countries.
ShortsStreetwear
Basketball shortsSport and team uniforms
Boxing trunksSport and team uniforms
Muay Thai shortsSport and team uniforms
SweatpantsStreetwear
T-shirtsStreetwear
Tank topsStreetwear
HoodiesStreetwearWhat you choose
You choose the fabric, the length, the waist and the pockets. These are the options brands ask for most.
- StylesSweat shorts, mesh basketball shorts, nylon shorts and fight shorts
- FabricFrench terry, fleece, polyester mesh, nylon or another fabric you choose
- FitYour inseam length and your size chart
- WaistElastic with a drawcord in your colors, with metal tips if you like
- PocketsSide pockets, a back pocket or a zip pocket, where you want them
- DecorationScreen print, puff print, embroidery, sublimation or tackle twill
- LabelsWoven or printed neck labels, hang tags and size tabs
- MinimumUsually 25 pieces per style and color
- SampleOne physical sample, $150 to $500 depending on the design
- TimingPlan about 4 months ahead if you need several sample rounds
- ShippingBy air or sea with DHL, UPS, FedEx or USPS, with tracking

Decoration for shorts




Sample first, then your order
We make one physical sample for $150 to $500, depending on the design. You can make changes during sampling. Bulk starts only after you approve the sample.
Changes go into another sample round before bulk starts.
- 1InquirySend your idea, sketch or tech pack.
- 2Digital mockupWe draw your design so you can see it.
- 3SampleWe make one physical sample.
- 4Your approvalYou check it and sign off.
Your full order is made, checked, paid for and shipped.
- 5ProductionWe make the full order.
- 6Quality checkEvery piece is checked against the sample.
- 7PaymentYou pay the balance before it ships.
- 8DeliveryShipped by air or sea to your door.
Our own designs
COURTSIDE is a basketball kit we designed, with matching shorts. Here are more of our designs. Want one like these? Ask for a quote.


Long sleeve tee, mesh tank and snap pants, made as one kit.
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Black fleece set with a chenille starburst in orange to magenta, and crystal rails down each leg.
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Red cropped hoodie with raw cut edges and the seams turned to the outside.
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Burgundy velour jacket and pants with contrast piping and an embroidered logo.
Make one like thisQuestions buyers ask
What is the minimum order for custom shorts?
Usually 25 pieces per style and color. You can mix sizes within that number. Tell us what you are making and we will confirm.
Which fabric is best for shorts?
French terry or fleece for sweat shorts, polyester mesh for basketball and gym shorts, and nylon for light shorts. Tell us how they will be worn, and we will suggest one.
Can you make shorts to match our hoodies or tees?
Yes. We make hoodies, tees and shorts, so we can match your colors and your print across a set.
Can you change the length?
Yes. Tell us the inseam you want, or send a pair you like, and we will match the length and the fit on your sample.
Do you make basketball and fight shorts?
Yes. See our basketball uniforms page for mesh game shorts, and our boxing shorts page for boxing trunks, Muay Thai and MMA shorts.
How much does a sample cost?
One physical sample costs $150 to $500, depending on the design, plus shipping. You check the fit, the fabric and the print before we make your full order.
Do I need a tech pack?
No. Send a photo of shorts you like, a sketch or a tech pack. We make the pattern, then one sample for you to check.
Your request is ready
Send it to us on WhatsApp, or copy it into an email to contact@sharknits.com.
Want to talk sooner? Book a 15-minute call on Google Meet.
What happens next
- We reply with questions and a quote.
- We make one sample for you to check.
- You approve it, and we make your order.
contact@sharknits.com · +1 647 501 5424
Sharknits is a custom clothing manufacturer for brands in the US, with factories in Lahore and Sialkot and a U.S. corporate office near Chicago.