Manufacturing Guide
From brief to bulk shipment
A transparent walk-through of how Findup Sports takes an idea from artwork to finished sports goods ready to ship — the same process our OEM and private-label clients follow every day.
The 6-step production process
- 01
Discovery brief
Share your product idea, target market, quantities and any reference samples. We come back within one working day with a shortlist of construction options and price bands.
- 02
Quotation
You receive a written quotation against Incoterms 2020 with material specs, printing method, packaging and MOQ. Valid for 30 days.
- 03
Artwork & pre-production sample
Approve artwork (AI / PDF vector). We produce a pre-production sample in 7–14 days and ship it by courier for physical approval.
- 04
Bulk production
Once the sample is approved and 30% advance is received, bulk production runs on our lines with milestone photos shared every week.
- 05
Quality control
Every unit is checked against the approved golden sample. Third-party pre-shipment inspection (SGS, BV, Intertek) is welcome — buyers coordinate directly.
- 06
Packing & shipping
Printed retail boxes, master cartons, labelling and export documentation. We ship by sea, air or courier under your preferred Incoterm.
Football construction options
We build all four industry-standard constructions. Pick based on price band, use case and durability requirements.
Hand-stitched
5-ply polyester thread, deepest seams, most durable — the traditional match-grade construction.
Machine-stitched
Consistent seams at scale — ideal for training and promotional balls.
Thermal-bonded
Panels fused by heat and pressure. Seamless, near-waterproof — used in modern professional match balls.
Hybrid
Glued and stitched seams combined for the touch of a thermal ball and the durability of a stitched ball.
What we manufacture
- Match, training and promotional footballs
- Futsal balls and mini balls
- Goalkeeper gloves (match, training, junior)
- Teamwear, jerseys and tracksuits
- Shin guards and captain armbands
- Bibs, cones and training aids
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Bring us your brief
Share quantities, target price and artwork — we'll come back with a construction plan and a landed cost within 24 hours.