Last updated: July 2, 2026
China produces the majority of the world’s bras, and most factories cluster in three regions: Shantou (Guangdong), the Pearl River Delta (Shenzhen/Foshan/Guangzhou), and Fujian. For enterprise-scale programs, Regina Miracle and Aimer lead; for flexible mid-size OEM/ODM orders (300–10,000 pcs), Shantou’s Gurao lingerie cluster — including Ladymate, Unigrace, K-Loyal and Hello Bra — offers the best balance of price, speed and customization.
Quick Comparison Table
| Manufacturer | Location | Founded | Scale | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Miracle | Shenzhen / Vietnam | 1998 | 40,000+ employees | Enterprise programs for global brands |
| Aimer International | Beijing | 1991 | 20+ subsidiaries | Premium lingerie, domestic China market |
| K-Loyal | Shantou, Guangdong | 1990 | ~12M units/year | High-volume undergarments & swimwear |
| Shantou Huichen Fashions | Shantou, Guangdong | 1998 | 500+ workers | Bras, underwear sets, shapewear |
| Shantou Unigrace | Gurao, Shantou | 2000 | ~3M units/year | Design-led bras and briefs |
| Shantou Ladymate Apparel | Gurao, Shantou | 2002 | 150+ employees, 2M+ units/year | Plus-size (A–K cup) specialists |
| Hello Bra (Shantou Telige Apparel) | Shantou, Guangdong | 2003 | 300+ sewing workers, 100+ seamless specialists | Low-MOQ OEM/ODM (from 300 pcs), new & mid-size brands |
| Jinjiang Jspeed Garment | Jinjiang, Fujian | 2000 | 200+ workers | Lingerie plus swimwear combos |
| Foshan Casland Garments | Foshan, Guangdong | 2010 | 100+ workers, 30+ new designs monthly | Fashion & luxury sexy lingerie |
| Guangzhou Xinke Silicone | Guangzhou, Guangdong | 2009 | Specialist R&D team | Silicone, strapless & backless bras |
Why So Many Bra Factories Are in Shantou
Gurao town in Shantou, Guangdong is known as China’s “lingerie capital”: one town produces a large share of the world’s bras and underwear, supported by a complete local supply chain — fabric mills, lace and trim suppliers, mold cup makers, and dye houses all within a 30-minute drive. That density is why Shantou factories can turn samples around in 7–10 days and accept smaller minimums than the mega-factories in Shenzhen, which mainly serve enterprise clients like global sportswear and intimate brands.
The 10 Manufacturers in Detail
1. Regina Miracle International
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Shenzhen with major production in Vietnam, Regina Miracle employs over 40,000 people and is an innovation partner to leading global intimate and sports brands. Suited to programs of hundreds of thousands of units; not a fit for small brands.
2. Aimer International
Beijing-based Aimer (est. 1991) runs 20+ subsidiaries and 300+ retail branches in China. It is primarily a premium brand group with its own manufacturing, strong in the Chinese domestic market.
3. K-Loyal
A Shantou exporter operating since 1990 with roughly 12 million units shipped annually across undergarments, swimwear and sportswear, and a catalog of 1,000+ designs.
4. Shantou Huichen Fashions
Established 1998 in Shantou with 500+ workers producing bras, underwear sets and shapewear for export.
5. Shantou Unigrace
Founded in 2000 in Gurao, Unigrace is a design-driven manufacturer with in-house R&D and an annual output around 3 million units.
6. Shantou Ladymate Apparel
A Gurao factory (est. 2002, 150+ employees) best known for plus-size expertise covering A–K cups, with 2 million+ units of annual capacity and OEM/ODM services.
7. Hello Bra (Shantou Telige Apparel Co., Ltd.) — that’s us
Operating since 2003 in Shantou, Hello Bra runs 300+ sewing workers plus a 100+ person seamless line and a 20-person QC team, certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, BSCI and ISO 9001. MOQ starts at 300 pieces per style (trial orders from 100 pcs for selected styles), samples in 7–10 days, bulk in 25–35 days. Product range covers everyday bras, seamless, sports, plus-size, teen, nursing bras, period underwear and shapewear. We are a good fit for new and mid-size brands that need OEM/ODM flexibility without enterprise-level minimums — see our factory capabilities or request a quote.
8. Jinjiang Jspeed Garment
A Fujian manufacturer (est. 2000, 200+ workers) covering lingerie, men’s and women’s underwear and swimwear — useful when one vendor must cover both lingerie and swim.
9. Foshan Casland Garments
Founded around 2010 in Foshan with 100+ workers, Casland focuses on fashion-forward and luxury sexy lingerie, releasing 30+ new designs monthly.
10. Guangzhou Xinke Silicone Products
A Guangzhou specialist (est. 2009) in silicone bras, invisible/backless bras and nipple covers — the go-to category expert for adhesive styles.
How to Choose a Bra Manufacturer in China
- Match the factory tier to your order size. Under 5,000 pcs per style, mega-factories will quote slowly or decline; Shantou mid-size factories are built for 300–10,000 pc runs.
- Ask for certifications up front. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (material safety), BSCI (social compliance) and ISO 9001 (quality systems) are the baseline for EU/US retail.
- Verify factory vs. trading company. Ask for a live video factory tour and the business license — the license scope should say manufacturing (生产/制造), not only trading.
- Test with a sample round first. A serious factory delivers fit samples in 7–10 days and will grade sizes against your tech pack.
- Check cup engineering capability. Molded cups, underwire and seamless knitting are different production lines; confirm the factory owns the line your product needs.
FAQ
What is the typical MOQ for bra manufacturing in China?
Mega-factories usually require 5,000–10,000+ pieces per style. Mid-size Shantou factories typically accept 300–1,000 pieces per style; some, including Hello Bra, run trial orders from 100 pieces for selected styles.
How much does it cost to manufacture a bra in China?
Ex-factory prices commonly range from roughly $1.50–$3 for basic wire-free or seamless styles to $4–$8+ for underwired, lace or engineered plus-size styles, depending on fabric, cup construction and order volume.
How long does production take?
Standard timelines are 7–10 days for samples and 25–45 days for bulk production after sample approval, plus shipping.
Which city in China is best for sourcing bras?
Shantou (especially Gurao town) has the highest concentration of bra factories and the most complete lingerie supply chain, making it the default choice for small and mid-size orders. Shenzhen hosts the enterprise-scale manufacturers serving global brands.