Custom Swimwear & Apparel
Custom rash guards, training swimwear, UV tops and club apparel for schools, brands and retailers — from 100 units per style.
South Swell Supply helps swim schools, clubs, brands and retailers across New Zealand and Australia develop custom swimwear and apparel — from UPF rash guards and training suits to club team gear, parkas and poncho towels. We are an Auckland-managed sourcing partner, not a factory catalogue: you work with one English-speaking team on MOQs, materials, sampling and freight. Most styles start from 100–300 units per design, with samples in around two weeks and production in 25–35 days after approval. Whether you need kids rash vests for a learn-to-swim programme or a private-label range for retail, send a brief and we reply within 24 hours.
Perfect For
- Swim Schools
- Swimming Clubs
- Brands & Retailers
- Surf & Outdoor Brands
- Resorts & Tourism
- Schools
- Water Parks
- Rental Operators
What we can make
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Custom Rash Vests / Rash Guards
Long and short sleeve, UPF 50+ nylon/spandex. Sublimation or screen print for clubs, surf schools, brands and retail ranges.
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Kids Rash Vests
Sizes 2–14 with child-friendly fits and bright club colourways. UPF 50+ rated — a core line for NZ and AU learn-to-swim programmes.
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Training Swimsuits
Chlorine-resistant polyester/PBT one-pieces for daily pool use. Club colours, adult and junior size curves, sizes 4–16 and XS–3XL.
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Racing Swimwear & Jammers
Compression knit suits and jammers for squads and competitive programmes. Flatlock seams and sublimated designs — specify fabric weight in your brief.
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Custom Board Shorts
4-way stretch woven fabric, velcro fly and drawcord. Custom all-over prints for surf brands, retailers, resorts and rental fleets.
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UV Sun Protection Tops
Lightweight UPF 50+ sun shirts for outdoor swim, beach tourism and resort programmes. Distinct from rash guards — more cover-up and lifestyle styling.
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Custom Swim Caps
Silicone and lycra caps, 1–4 colour print or sublimation. Packed individually — standard add-on for schools, clubs and event kits.
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Swim Club Team Apparel
Hoodies, tees, track pants and deck jackets in club colourways. Off-pool merchandise and squad uniform that matches your in-water range.
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Instructor & Lifeguard Uniforms
Coordinated rash tops, board shorts, caps and lightweight jackets for swim instructors, lifeguards, surf coaches and water-park staff.
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Changing Robes / Swim Parkas
Microfibre or fleece-lined robes for clubs, open-water swimmers and event squads. Full-length and mid-length options with embroidered or printed branding.
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Poncho Towels / Hooded Towels
Cotton or microfibre hooded towels for kids clubs, schools and resorts. Large print area for logos — often ordered alongside rash vests and caps.
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Thermal Swimwear / Neoprene Tops
1.5–2mm neoprene and thermal-lined tops for learn-to-swim, open water and cooler-pool programmes. Pairs well with training suits and rash vests.
Make it yours — OEM options
- Full sublimation printing from your artwork
- Embroidered or heat-transfer logos
- Custom colourways matched to Pantone references
- Private label — your brand on labels, hang tags and polybags
- Retail-ready packaging with barcodes for store buyers
- Kids and adult size curves within one style MOQ
- Size curves built for AU/NZ markets
Materials & specs
- Chlorine-resistant polyester/PBT knit (180–210gsm) for training suits
- Nylon/spandex tricot (190–220gsm) for rash guards and UV tops
- UPF 50+ fabrics certified to AS/NZS 4399 for sun protection ranges
- Microfibre and cotton terry for poncho towels and hooded towels
- Fleece-lined microfibre for changing robes and swim parkas
- 1.5–2mm neoprene and thermal-lined knits for cooler-water programmes
- Recycled-content fabrics (REPREVE-type yarns) available on request
MOQ & sampling — the honest numbers
Minimum order
100–300 units per style (colourways can usually be split within a style)
Sample time
Approximately 2 weeks from approved artwork
Production time
25–35 days after sample approval
Swim schools often combine kids rash vests, caps and poncho towels in one order. Retail and brand buyers — ask about multi-style programmes to optimise MOQ across a range.
Swimwear & Apparel — your questions answered
What is the minimum order quantity for custom swimwear and rash guards?
Typically 100–300 units per style depending on fabric and construction. A sublimated rash guard or UV top usually starts at 100 units; a cut-and-sew racing suit with custom fabric starts around 300. Kids rash vests for swim schools often sit at the lower end. We confirm exact MOQs in your quote.
Can you develop a private label swimwear range for our retail or surf brand?
Yes. We work with brands and retailers on OEM ranges — rash guards, board shorts, UV tops and club apparel under your label, with woven labels, hang tags, polybag packaging and barcode-ready cartons. Send your brand guidelines or an existing garment and we build a tech pack before sampling.
Do you make kids rash vests for swim schools in New Zealand and Australia?
Kids rash vests are one of our most common swim-school lines. Sizes 2–14, UPF 50+ fabrics to AS/NZS 4399, and club colourways with logo placement on chest or sleeve. MOQs from 100 units per design, with size splits across your junior groups.
What is the difference between rash guards and UV sun protection tops?
Rash guards are fitted nylon/spandex tops worn in the water — standard for clubs and surf schools. UV sun tops are lighter, more relaxed cover-up styles for beach, tourism and resort programmes. Both can be UPF 50+ rated; we help you pick the right fabric and fit for how your customers use them.
How long does sampling take?
Around 2 weeks from approved artwork to a physical sample in your hands, plus courier time (3–5 days to Auckland or Sydney). Revisions add roughly one week per round. Multi-style programmes (e.g. rash vest + cap + poncho towel) can be sampled in parallel.
Are your fabrics chlorine resistant and UPF rated?
Training swimwear uses polyester/PBT knit at 180–210gsm for long life in chlorinated pools. Rash guards, kids vests and UV tops are available in UPF 50+ fabrics certified to AS/NZS 4399 — important for schools, outdoor programmes and Australian sun-exposure requirements.
What MOQ applies to changing robes, poncho towels and instructor uniforms?
Changing robes and poncho towels typically start at 100–200 units per style because of fabric weight and construction. Instructor uniform sets (rash top + shorts + cap) are quoted as a programme — often combined with your core swimwear order to keep MOQs practical.
What does shipping to New Zealand or Australia cost and how long does it take?
Sea freight to Auckland or Sydney takes 20–30 days port to port. Apparel is light, so smaller orders often ship air freight in 5–8 days at reasonable cost. We quote both options with your order and flag GST and duty where applicable.
Do you handle design and tech packs for OEM orders?
We work from your artwork or brand guidelines and prepare production-ready files — print layouts, size specs and tech packs. If you only have a logo and colour palette, our team can develop the range for a small fee credited against your first production order.
Ready to develop your swimwear & apparel range?
No pricing games — send your brief and get honest numbers on MOQ, cost and lead time within 24 hours.
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