Looking for a custom shorts manufacturer? We manufacture custom shorts for streetwear labels, sportswear brands, fitness businesses and online stores. Specify the length, fit, waistband, drawcord, pockets, fabric, colors and logo treatment for your collection.
Custom shorts and private label details
- Casual, fleece, gym and performance-inspired styles
- Elastic or fixed waistbands, drawcords and custom pocket construction
- Screen print, embroidery and suitable heat-transfer or sublimation options by fabric
- Custom size labels, woven labels, hang tags and retail-ready packing
Shorts manufacturing for USA startups
MOQ and unit cost vary with fabric, trims, decoration and size breakdown. Share a reference photo or tech pack to receive a project-specific quote. See streetwear, sportswear, joggers and sweatpants and pricing and MOQ.
Review our manufacturing process, USA shipping information or use the free mockup generator to prepare your design.
Custom shorts at a glance
| Fabrics / materials | French terry, cotton fleece, mesh, nylon, poly-spandex |
|---|---|
| Weight | 160-380 GSM |
| Styles | Sweat shorts, mesh basketball shorts, running shorts, cargo shorts, swim shorts |
| Decoration | Embroidery, sublimation, screen print, heat transfer |
| Sizes | XS-3XL |
| Minimum order | From 5 pieces per style and color |
| Sampling / bulk | Sample in 5–10 days; bulk in 7–14 days after sample approval |
| Shipping | Door to door to all 50 US states by DHL, FedEx or UPS, or sea freight for larger orders |
What affects the price of custom shorts
- Material: French terry, cotton fleece, mesh, nylon, poly-spandex all price differently; heavier or premium fabrics cost more per piece.
- Decoration: embroidery, sublimation, screen print, heat transfer. Size, number of positions and number of colors change the cost.
- Quantity per style and color: unit price drops as the run gets bigger, so many brands start small and reorder best sellers.
- Trims and branding: custom neck labels, hang tags, zips, buttons and polybags with your logo.
- Shipping method: express air for small and urgent orders, sea freight for larger volumes to the USA.
Who orders custom shorts from us
We make shorts for gyms, basketball teams, streetwear and summer collections across the United States, from first-time founders to growing brands that need a reliable factory for reorders. Every order is private label: your logo, your labels, your packaging.
What to send for a fast shorts quote
- A tech pack, sketch, mockup or reference photo of the shorts you want.
- Preferred fabric and weight (or tell us the feel you want and we suggest options).
- Your logo as a vector file (AI, SVG, PDF or EPS) and where it goes.
- Quantity per color and the size split.
- Delivery city and state in the USA, and your target date.
No tech pack yet? Use our free mockup generator and free tech pack generator; your design and original artwork come straight to our team.
Expert tip
Mesh basketball shorts are best fully sublimated: unlimited colors with no extra cost per color.
Who we make custom shorts for
We manufacture custom shorts for US clothing brands, new and upcoming clothing brands, boutiques and independent clothing stores, retail stores and chains, online stores on Shopify, Amazon, Etsy and TikTok Shop, streetwear labels, gyms, teams and creators. Orders ship to all 50 states, including New York, California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Arizona and Washington, with low minimums from 5 pieces per design.
Why US brands choose Dezo as their custom shorts manufacturer
As a custom shorts manufacturer working with new and growing US brands, we keep it simple: MOQ from 5 pieces per style (leather from 1 piece), free design and tech pack help, samples in 5–10 days, bulk production in 7–14 days, and door-to-door shipping to all 50 states. Get a free quote or design a free mockup.
US size chartshorts, men & women, inches / cm
Garment measurements by fit
Shorts Men & unisex · size chart by fit
| Size | A Waist (relaxed) (in) | B Hip (in) | D Inseam (in) | E Leg opening (in) | F Front rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 12.5 | 19 | 5 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| S | 13.5 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 10.75 |
| M | 14.5 | 21 | 5 | 11.5 | 11 |
| L | 15.5 | 22 | 5 | 12 | 11.25 |
| XL | 16.5 | 23 | 5 | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| 2XL | 17.5 | 24 | 5 | 13 | 11.75 |
| 3XL | 18.5 | 25 | 5 | 13.5 | 12 |
Garment measurements, laid flat. Waist and hip are measured flat: double them for the full measurement. Inseam is the same for every size; ask for short or tall lengths.
| Size | A Waist (relaxed) (in) | B Hip (in) | D Inseam (in) | E Leg opening (in) | F Front rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 13 | 20 | 7 | 11.5 | 11 |
| S | 14 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 11.25 |
| M | 15 | 22 | 7 | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| L | 16 | 23 | 7 | 13 | 11.75 |
| XL | 17 | 24 | 7 | 13.5 | 12 |
| 2XL | 18 | 25 | 7 | 14 | 12.25 |
| 3XL | 19 | 26 | 7 | 14.5 | 12.5 |
Garment measurements, laid flat. Waist and hip are measured flat: double them for the full measurement. Inseam is the same for every size; ask for short or tall lengths.
| Size | A Waist (relaxed) (in) | B Hip (in) | D Inseam (in) | E Leg opening (in) | F Front rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 13.5 | 21 | 8 | 12.5 | 11.5 |
| S | 14.5 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 11.75 |
| M | 15.5 | 23 | 8 | 13.5 | 12 |
| L | 16.5 | 24 | 8 | 14 | 12.25 |
| XL | 17.5 | 25 | 8 | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| 2XL | 18.5 | 26 | 8 | 15 | 12.75 |
| 3XL | 19.5 | 27 | 8 | 15.5 | 13 |
Garment measurements, laid flat. Waist and hip are measured flat: double them for the full measurement. Inseam is the same for every size; ask for short or tall lengths.
| Size | A Waist (relaxed) (in) | B Hip (in) | D Inseam (in) | E Leg opening (in) | F Front rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 14 | 22 | 10 | 13.5 | 12 |
| S | 15 | 23 | 10 | 14 | 12.25 |
| M | 16 | 24 | 10 | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| L | 17 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 12.75 |
| XL | 18 | 26 | 10 | 15.5 | 13 |
| 2XL | 19 | 27 | 10 | 16 | 13.25 |
| 3XL | 20 | 28 | 10 | 16.5 | 13.5 |
Garment measurements, laid flat. Waist and hip are measured flat: double them for the full measurement. Inseam is the same for every size; ask for short or tall lengths.
Body measurements
Men's body measurements (bottoms)
Waist: around your natural waist. Hip: around the fullest part of your seat. Inseam: crotch to ankle.
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | Inseam (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 26-28 | 34-36 | 30 |
| S | 28-30 | 36-38 | 30.5 |
| M | 31-33 | 39-41 | 31 |
| L | 34-36 | 42-44 | 31.5 |
| XL | 37-39 | 45-47 | 32 |
| 2XL | 40-42 | 48-50 | 32 |
| 3XL | 43-45 | 51-53 | 32 |
| 4XL | 46-48 | 54-56 | 32 |
Shorts inseam options
| Style | Inseam (in) |
|---|---|
| Fleece / sweat shorts | 5-7 |
| Gym & running shorts | 5-7 |
| Basketball / mesh shorts | 9-11 |
| Cargo shorts | 9-10 |
Garment measurements by fit
Leggings Women's · size chart by fit
| Size | A Waist (relaxed) (in) | B Hip (in) | C Thigh (in) | D Inseam (in) | E Leg opening (in) | F Front rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 11 | 14 | 7.5 | 25 | 3.5 | 10 |
| S | 11.75 | 15 | 8 | 25 | 3.75 | 10.25 |
| M | 12.5 | 16 | 8.5 | 25 | 4 | 10.5 |
| L | 13.25 | 17 | 9 | 25 | 4.25 | 10.75 |
| XL | 14 | 18 | 9.5 | 25 | 4.5 | 11 |
| 2XL | 14.75 | 19 | 10 | 25 | 4.75 | 11.25 |
Garment measurements, laid flat. Waist and hip are measured flat: double them for the full measurement. Inseam is the same for every size; ask for short or tall lengths. Leggings are measured unstretched; the fabric stretches to fit the body.
| Size | A Waist (relaxed) (in) | B Hip (in) | C Thigh (in) | D Inseam (in) | E Leg opening (in) | F Front rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 11 | 14 | 7.5 | 28 | 3.5 | 10 |
| S | 11.75 | 15 | 8 | 28 | 3.75 | 10.25 |
| M | 12.5 | 16 | 8.5 | 28 | 4 | 10.5 |
| L | 13.25 | 17 | 9 | 28 | 4.25 | 10.75 |
| XL | 14 | 18 | 9.5 | 28 | 4.5 | 11 |
| 2XL | 14.75 | 19 | 10 | 28 | 4.75 | 11.25 |
Garment measurements, laid flat. Waist and hip are measured flat: double them for the full measurement. Inseam is the same for every size; ask for short or tall lengths. Leggings are measured unstretched; the fabric stretches to fit the body.
| Size | A Waist (relaxed) (in) | B Hip (in) | C Thigh (in) | D Inseam (in) | E Leg opening (in) | F Front rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 11 | 14 | 7.5 | 31 | 9 | 10 |
| S | 11.75 | 15 | 8 | 31 | 9.25 | 10.25 |
| M | 12.5 | 16 | 8.5 | 31 | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| L | 13.25 | 17 | 9 | 31 | 9.75 | 10.75 |
| XL | 14 | 18 | 9.5 | 31 | 10 | 11 |
| 2XL | 14.75 | 19 | 10 | 31 | 10.25 | 11.25 |
Garment measurements, laid flat. Waist and hip are measured flat: double them for the full measurement. Inseam is the same for every size; ask for short or tall lengths. Leggings are measured unstretched; the fabric stretches to fit the body.
| Size | A Waist (relaxed) (in) | B Hip (in) | C Thigh (in) | D Inseam (in) | E Leg opening (in) | F Front rise (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 11 | 14 | 7.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 10 |
| S | 11.75 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 7.75 | 10.25 |
| M | 12.5 | 16 | 8.5 | 7 | 8 | 10.5 |
| L | 13.25 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 8.25 | 10.75 |
| XL | 14 | 18 | 9.5 | 7 | 8.5 | 11 |
| 2XL | 14.75 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 8.75 | 11.25 |
Garment measurements, laid flat. Waist and hip are measured flat: double them for the full measurement. Inseam is the same for every size; ask for short or tall lengths. Leggings are measured unstretched; the fabric stretches to fit the body.
Body measurements
Women's body measurements
US letter and numeric (dress) sizes. Bust: around the fullest part. Waist: narrowest part. Hip: fullest part.
| Size | US numeric | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 | 31-32 | 24-25 | 34-35 |
| S | 4-6 | 33-34 | 26-27 | 36-37 |
| M | 8-10 | 35-36 | 28-29 | 38-39 |
| L | 12-14 | 37.5-39 | 30.5-32 | 40.5-42 |
| XL | 16-18 | 40.5-42 | 33.5-35 | 43.5-45 |
| 2XL | 20-22 | 43.5-45.5 | 37-39 | 46.5-48.5 |
| 3XL | 24-26 | 47-49 | 40.5-42.5 | 50-52 |
Women's shorts inseam options
| Style | Inseam (in) |
|---|---|
| Sweat / lounge shorts | 3-4 |
| Biker shorts | 5-8 |
| Running shorts | 2.5-3 |
US sizing in inches. All US size charts & how to measure →
