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Long Sleeve
Sleeve length, neckline and body coverage to your brief.
Swim & surf · Adults & kids
Custom Rash Guard
Custom Rash Guard
Manufacturer
ZIKOSWIM develops and manufactures private label rash guards at our own factory in Dongguan, China. Create adult and kids’ styles with your choice of fit, sleeve length, panels, seams and zips, with UPF 50+ fabric options available.
Adult & kids’ developmentUPF 50+ fabric optionsCustom prints & panels
Send a tech pack, reference garment or design images to begin.
Custom StylesSleeve, fit & zip options
UPF 50+ FabricsSun-protective fabric options
Custom PrintsYour artwork, colours & placement
Private LabelCustom labels, hangtags & packaging
Product development
Custom Rash Guard
Custom Rash Guard
Styles
Develop long- or short-sleeve styles, zip openings, cropped cuts and one-piece designs. These options can be combined and adapted for adult or children’s collections.
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Short Sleeve
Set the sleeve opening, shoulder shape and intended fit.
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Zip Front
Specify zip length, opening and protective finishing.
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Cropped
Define the body length and the fit at the lower edge.
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One-Piece
Coordinate torso length, coverage and opening details.
Fit & construction
Develop the Fit.
Develop the Fit.
Refine the Details.
Start with the intended activity and fit. A close-fitting swim top and a relaxed beach rash guard need different body measurements, ease and opening dimensions.
We develop the pattern around your size chart, then review movement and construction on the sample.
Raglan & set-in sleevesFlatlock or overlockZips with guards
Shoulders & sleeves
Choose raglan or set-in sleeves and review the armhole and underarm space with the arms raised and reaching forward.
Seams & panels
Specify flatlock or overlock construction, thread and seam placement. Review the inside finish and how panel joins feel against the skin.
Neck, cuffs & hem
Confirm opening measurements, neckline height and body length. Check where the hem sits during movement.
Zip opening & guards
Define zip length and placement, puller and backing details. Review the top guard and opening comfort on the sample.
Material selection
Rash Guard Fabrics
Rash Guard Fabrics
& UPF 50+ Options
Select the fabric around the end use, fit and artwork. We can source to your specification, including nylon–elastane, polyester–elastane and recycled fabric options.
| What to specify | Why it matters to development | What to review |
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| Composition & weight | Set the intended hand feel, garment weight and material direction. | Actual swatch, surface, thickness and supplier specification. |
| Stretch & recovery | Develop ease and panel dimensions around the selected fabric. | Fit, movement and how openings and panels recover after stretching. |
| Wet-state appearance | Consider coverage and colour appearance in the intended use. | Wet and dry appearance, especially on pale colours and stretched areas. |
| Colour & artwork | Match the print process to the material and design. | Colour, print clarity and appearance on stretched fabric. |
UPF 50+ fabric is available
Tell us your target market and sun protection requirements so we can propose an appropriate material. Confirm the selected fabric’s supporting information and any testing required for your product. The finished garment’s claims need to match its design and applicable evidence.
Fabric swatches and colour cards are free; courier costs are paid by the customer. Additional performance requirements, such as chlorine resistance or quick drying, should be specified and assessed for the selected material.
Private label rash guards
Place Your Print
Place Your Print
Around the Pattern
Full prints, colour panels and logo placements need to work with the garment’s seams and openings. We review the artwork against the pattern before making your sample.
Across panel joins
Mark where a motif should align at body and sleeve seams, and agree any practical matching limits.
Around zip openings
Check how the zip divides the design and where artwork should start or stop beside the opening.
On stretched fabric
Review logo proportions, colour and placement on the sample in its intended fit.
Across your collection
Adapt shared artwork to rash guards and bikini pieces. Confirm colour on each fabric rather than assuming identical results.
Complete the range with agreed labels and packaging.
Adult & children’s collections
Adult & Kids’
Adult & Kids’
Rash Guard Development
Use your own size chart or share a reference garment and fit direction. Adult and kids’ products are developed to their intended proportions, coverage and wearing requirements.
Adult styles
Define fitted or relaxed ease, chest and waist measurements, sleeve length and finished body length. For one-piece styles, include torso measurements and opening requirements.
Kids’ styles
Specify age and height references alongside garment measurements. Confirm head and neck openings, sleeve and body lengths, and practical dressing details for the intended age range.
Sample approval
Check the Sample
Check the Sample
in Motion
A front-view photo alone does not show every fit detail. Agree the measurements, movement views and close-ups needed to review your rash guard.
Before dispatch, you normally confirm the sample through photos and video. See our sampling process for the full development sequence and revision terms.
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Measurements & fit
Review the agreed size chart, ease, body length and opening dimensions.
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Reach & coverage
Check the shoulders, underarms and hem with the arms raised and extended.
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Seams & zip details
Inspect inside joins, neck and cuff finishes, zip backing and top guard.
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Artwork & materials
Confirm panel colours, logo position and print appearance against the approved references.
Project planning
MOQ &
MOQ &
Production Timing
ZIKOSWIM accepts startup and established brands. Our own factory is in Dongguan, China, with online factory visits and in-person visits available by appointment.
For an accurate rash guard quote
Send your design or reference images, target wearer, size chart, fabric and performance requirements, artwork, quantities by style and colour, and required delivery date.
Full commercial terms are available in our manufacturing FAQ.
| MOQ | 50 pieces per style, per colour. Mix 3–4 sizes. Reorders have the same MOQ. |
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| Sampling | Typically 10–15 days, depending on style complexity. Sample payment is required in full before pattern making. |
| Bulk production | Typically 25–35 working days from receipt of the bulk deposit. Design and colour cannot be changed once production starts. |
| Deposit | 50% for new customers; 40% for returning customers. Balance before shipment. |
| Custom accessories | Independent minimums may apply to labels, hardware and packaging, depending on the item and supplier. |
| Quotation & shipping | Normally EXW. Sample courier and bulk freight transit are additional to production time. |
Buyer questions
Rash Guard
Rash Guard
Manufacturing FAQs
Answers for swimwear and surf brands planning custom development.
Can you develop both fitted and relaxed rash guards?
Yes. We develop fitted and relaxed styles from your size chart, design or reference garment. Confirm the intended activity and amount of ease so the pattern and fabric can be reviewed together.
Do you manufacture adult and kids’ rash guards?
Yes. ZIKOSWIM manufactures adult and kids’ rash guards, including long-sleeve, short-sleeve, zip-front, cropped and one-piece designs. We confirm proportions, sizing and construction for the intended wearer.
Can you provide UPF 50+ fabric?
Yes. UPF 50+ fabric options are available. We confirm the selected material and supporting information against your requirements. Product-level sun protection claims and any additional testing should be agreed for the finished design.
Can we specify the seams and zip details?
Yes. We can develop flatlock or overlock seams, panel layouts and zip openings to your brief. Specify zip length, backing and guard details, then approve the construction on the sample.
Can you print our artwork across the sleeves and body?
Yes. We review artwork scale, panel placement, seam matching and zip openings before sampling. Colour and alignment are confirmed on the actual material and sample, including any practical matching limits.
What is your MOQ for private label rash guards?
The MOQ is 50 pieces per style, per colour, with 3–4 sizes mixed. Reorders use the same minimum. Custom materials and accessories may have separate supplier minimums, confirmed before ordering.
Start your project
Let’s Develop Your
Let’s Develop Your
Rash Guard Collection
Share your design, fit direction and order quantities. We’ll help confirm materials, sample requirements and the next steps.