Tank tops that keep the armhole, strap, and GSM you approved.
Tank tops have little room to hide pattern problems: armholes gape, straps twist, lightweight fabric turns sheer, or the racerback shifts during training. We make performance tank tops, gym stringers, racerback tanks, and athletic singlets to your tech pack in Polyester-Spandex, Nylon-Spandex, Cotton-Poly, Tri-Blend, Recycled Polyester, or lightweight performance fabrics, 120–220 GSM, with sample approval before bulk.
Minimum 10 pieces per design and colorway. Sampling 7–10 business days. Bulk 3–5 weeks after approval, depending on volume and construction. Pricing scales with quantity. Private label for brands, retailers, and distributors in the USA, UK, Australia, and Europe.
Tank top fabrics
The fabric specification depends on whether the style is a performance tank, gym stringer, racerback tank, athletic singlet, or lifestyle tank. A gym stringer and a running tank should not share the same armhole, stretch, or opacity assumptions.
We work with Polyester-Spandex, Nylon-Spandex, Cotton-Poly blends, Tri-Blends, Recycled Polyester, and lightweight performance fabrics from 120–220 GSM. Fabric is selected according to breathability, stretch, opacity, armhole shape, and intended use.
Key points
- 120–220 GSM fabric range for performance and lifestyle tank tops
- Polyester-Spandex and Nylon-Spandex for stretch performance
- Cotton-Poly and Tri-Blend options for softer hand feel
- Recycled Polyester and lightweight performance fabrics available
- Fabric selected according to stringer, racerback, singlet, or classic tank use
- Material specifications can be matched to your tech pack
Performance and airflow
Tank tops need to manage heat through open armholes, strap areas, and lightweight fabrics. Poor fabric selection can cause sheerness, twisting straps, or uncomfortable chafing during training.
We can build with moisture-wicking, quick-dry, anti-odor, UV protection, and breathable mesh constructions where required. Performance features are selected according to training, running, gym, or lifestyle use.
Key points
- Moisture-wicking construction for training use
- Quick-dry fabrics for gym and running programs
- Anti-odor and UV protection available when specified
- Breathable mesh constructions can be added
- Fabric opacity and hand feel reviewed during sampling
Armhole and seam construction
Tank tops are stressed at the armhole, strap, neckline, and hem. Armhole edges need to resist rolling, chafing, and splitting, especially on racerbacks and stringers.
Construction can include flatlock stitching, reinforced seams, cover stitching, bound armholes, and ergonomic panels. Armhole, strap, measurements, stitching, and print placement are checked during QC.
Key points
- Flatlock stitching available for comfort
- Reinforced seams for armhole and shoulder areas
- Cover stitching and binding options available
- Armhole depth and strap width reviewed during sampling
- Bulk construction follows the approved sample
Fit and mobility engineering
Tank fit depends on armhole depth, strap width, chest coverage, racerback shape, body length, and intended silhouette. These details need to be developed in the pattern before bulk production.
We develop athletic, regular, slim, relaxed, and oversized silhouettes, including racerback, gym stringer, and athletic singlet constructions.
Key points
- Classic, racerback, stringer, and singlet constructions available
- Athletic, regular, slim, relaxed, and oversized fits can be developed
- Women's tank blocks can be graded separately when required
- Fit and armhole behavior reviewed during sampling
- Approved measurements guide bulk production
Customization options
Choose from our full range of decoration techniques to create your signature look.
Sublimation and performance printing
Sublimation, screen print, silicone transfer, reflective graphics, high-density logos, chest graphics, back graphics, and side-panel artwork can be developed for fitness brands, gym apparel, athletic singlets, and teamwear programs that have to survive wash and wear.
Embroidery and branding
Embroidered logos, tonal embroidery, woven patches, decorative stitch, small chest marks, and hem branding can be used where the fabric and strap can hold the stitch without pulling or distorting the armhole.
Private label development
Heat-transfer neck labels, woven labels, care instructions, size labels, hangtags, barcode stickers, branded packaging, polybags, and retail presentation can be set to your brand guidelines before bulk starts.
Fabric and color customization
Custom color matching, mesh panel placement, contrast stitching, armhole binding, fabric textures, sustainable materials, and performance finishes can be developed around your tank style. The tank is yours, not a relabeled stock style.
Design baselines
Fully customizable starting points for your tech pack.
#2 Racerback tank top
#3 Gym stringer tank
#4 Women's tank top
Branding, logistics & shipping
Every order is managed from label printing to your doorstep.
Private label production
Every order can ship with your branded labels, hangtags, packaging, woven patches, barcodes, and retail-ready finishing. Spec this at sampling so bulk isn't waiting on trims.
Quality control and inspection
Each piece is checked before it reaches you (fabric, measurement, stitching, print, color, then an AQL review before packing) so the armhole, strap, and GSM you approved in sampling are what you get in bulk.
Global logistics
Packed to retailer and distributor spec and shipped through logistics partners. Export documentation included for USA, UK, Australia, and Europe programs.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about custom manufacturing with RAS Sportswear.