Built for the Open Water Engineered for Your Brand
Wholesale offshore fishing apparel & private label marine fishing wear -- direct from a source factory with 15+ years of OEM expertise. UPF50+, anti-salt, quick-dry. Small MOQ. Fast sampling.
Complete Boat Fishing Apparel Line for Every Water
From offshore deep-sea expeditions to casual charter trips -- we manufacture the full range, all engineered for the demands of open water.
Long-sleeve UPF50+ fishing shirts, hooded sun protection jackets
100% polyester with anti-salt spray treatment. Maintains UPF50+ rating after 50+ washes. Weight: 130-160 GSM.
Deep-sea fishing brands, offshore charter operators, saltwater fishing retailers
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Performance polo shirts, team jerseys, custom tournament vests
High-stretch polyester-spandex blend (92%/8%). Color fastness grade 4-5. Supports full sublimation printing.
Fishing tournament organizers, charter boat companies, fishing clubs & associations
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Windproof softshell jackets, waterproof rain gear, sealed-seam fishing pants
3-layer laminate fabric with DWR coating. Water pressure resistance >= 10,000mm (ISO 811). Fully taped seams available.
Cold-water fishing brands, professional marine outfitters, premium outdoor retailers
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Short-sleeve fishing tees, casual fishing pants, fishing bucket hats
Bamboo fiber + polyester blend (40%/60%). Contact cool value Q-max >= 0.18 W/cm2. 110-130 GSM ultra-light construction.
Lifestyle fishing brands, gift & promotional buyers, casual fishing retailers
Explore This SeriesA Factory Built Around One Thing: Making Your Brand Look Good on the Water
Runfish Apparel is a source manufacturer -- not a trading company. We own our production floor, our fabric lab, and our QC process. That means faster turnaround, tighter pricing, and zero middleman markup.
When Salt Never Sleeps, Your Fabric Shouldn't Either
Ocean salt doesn't just stain -- it actively breaks down fabric fibers, fades colors, and degrades performance coatings over time. Our proprietary anti-salt treatment creates a molecular-level barrier that keeps your garments performing like day one, even after a full season on the water.
| Our Anti-Salt Fabric | Standard Fishing Fabric | |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Spray Test Duration | 500 hours (ISO 4611) | 72-100 hours |
| Color Retention | Grade 4-5 | Grade 2-3 |
| Tensile Strength Retention | >= 85% after 500hrs | Drops to 60% |
| Wash Cycles | 100+ washes | 30-50 washes |
Testing Equipment: Q-Sun Xenon Arc Test Chamber (Atlas Q-SUN Xe-3) for UV + salt simulation
Treatment Process: Continuous padding mangle (Kusters 222.40) for uniform anti-salt agent application
Standard Reference: ISO 4611 / AATCC 107
The Difference Between "Hot and Miserable" and "Just Another Great Day on the Water"
In tropical and subtropical fishing zones, air temperature can exceed 35C on deck. Regular fabrics trap heat and make anglers feel 5-8C hotter than the air around them. Our cool-touch technology works through thermal conduction -- pulling heat away from skin on contact, not just wicking sweat after the fact.
| Our Cool-Touch Fabric | Standard Polyester | Cotton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-max Value | >= 0.25 W/cm2 | 0.10-0.13 W/cm2 | 0.08 W/cm2 |
| Temp Reduction | 3-5C cooler | -- | -- |
| Moisture Evaporation | <15 min dry | 45-60 min | 90+ min |
| Weight | 110-130 GSM | 150-180 GSM | 180-220 GSM |
Testing Equipment: Thermolabo II KES-F7 Thermal Tester (Kato Tech) for Q-max measurement
Yarn Technology: Coolmax EcoMade fiber or equivalent cross-section hollow fiber construction
Standard Reference: GB/T 35762-2017 / AATCC 195
Soaked at 8am, Dry by 8:15. Back to Fishing
Being splashed on a boat isn't a question of if -- it's a question of when. Wet fabric that stays wet creates chafing, cold stress, and distraction. Our marine quick-dry construction uses capillary wicking channels engineered at the yarn level, moving moisture from skin to surface and evaporating it up to 6x faster than standard fabric.
| Our Quick-Dry Fabric | Standard Polyester | Cotton Fishing Shirt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drying Time | 12-15 minutes | 35-45 minutes | 80-90 minutes |
| Moisture Absorption | <= 3 sec wicking | 5-10 sec | 20+ sec |
| Drying Rate | >= 0.18 g/min | 0.08 g/min | 0.04 g/min |
| After-Wash Retention | 100% after 50 washes | Degrades after 20 | -- |
Testing Equipment: SDL Atlas M228 Moisture Management Tester (MMT) for wicking simulation
Yarn Construction: Bi-component split fiber (0.1-0.3 denier microfiber) with grooved cross-section
Standard Reference: AATCC 79 / AATCC 195 / ISO 9073-6
A Wet Deck and a Big Fish Deserve Better Than a Slippery Grip
When the fish of a lifetime is on the line, the last thing an angler needs is their rod slipping in a wet palm. Our silicone grip print technology applies precision-engineered anti-slip patterns to strategic zones -- inner wrists, palm cuffs, and knee panels -- adding friction exactly where it matters without adding bulk or stiffness.
| Our Grip Print | Standard Flat Seam | No Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friction Coefficient (wet) | 0.65-0.72 | 0.28-0.35 | 0.18-0.22 |
| Friction Improvement | +40% | +10% | Baseline |
| Wash Durability | Grade 4 after 50 washes | -- | -- |
| Print Precision | +/- 0.3mm | -- | -- |
| Thickness Added | 0.3-0.5mm only | -- | -- |
Testing Equipment: James Heal TF161 Friction Tester for wet/dry friction coefficient measurement
Process Equipment: M&R Sportsman EX Automatic Screen Printing Press for silicone dot/pattern application
Standard Reference: ISO 8295 / ASTM D1894
More Technologies Engineered for Open Water
Every detail on a boat fishing garment has a reason. Here's how we engineer the rest.
Anti-Chlorine Treatment
Protects fabric from pool and ocean chlorine degradation, maintaining color and elasticity season after season.
Hidden Waterproof Pocket
Zippered, seam-sealed interior pockets keep phones and documents dry even in wave splash conditions.
Extended Sun Hood Design
Integrated rear neck sun flap adds 6 inches of UPF50+ coverage for the most exposed zone on the water.
Fluorescent Safety Stripe
High-visibility reflective strips ensure angler visibility in low-light offshore conditions.
Anti-UV Sublimation Printing
Dye-sublimation printing with UV-stabilized inks. Color retention >= Grade 4 after 200 hours UV exposure.
Ventilation Mesh Panel
Strategic underarm and back mesh insets increase airflow by up to 35% in high-exertion activity.
Adjustable Wind Cuff
Hook-and-loop adjustable wrist cuffs create a seal against wind and wave splash without restricting movement.
Anti-Odor Finish
Silver-ion antimicrobial treatment neutralizes fish odor and sweat bacteria. Effective for 50+ wash cycles.
Real Brands Real Problems Real Results
Every order starts with a challenge. Here's how we've helped three different buyers turn their fishing apparel headaches into competitive advantages.
Florida, USA
Custom UPF50+ crew shirts + passenger sun jackets
Queensland, Australia
Competition jerseys + matching shorts with team branding
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full private label marine fishing wear collection (8 SKUs)
Why Serious Fishing Brands Choose Runfish Over Generic Apparel Factories
| Feature | Runfish Apparel | Generic Apparel Factory | Trading Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Fishing Specialization | Dedicated R&D | Generic sportswear | No R&D |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 pcs/style | 300-500 pcs | 200-1000 pcs |
| Sample Lead Time | 7-10 days | 20-30 days | 30-45 days |
| UPF50+ Certification | In-house testing | 3rd party only | Not available |
| Anti-Salt Treatment | Proprietary process | Not available | Not available |
| Private Label Service | Full OEM/ODM | Limited | Label only |
| Dedicated Account Manager | Included | Not standard | Sales only |
| In-House QC Lab | Full fabric lab | Basic checks | None |
"We've worked with 6 different fishing apparel suppliers over the years. Runfish is the only one that actually understands what boat fishing demands from a garment. The anti-salt shirts lasted our crew two full seasons -- that's never happened before."
"Fast sampling, honest communication, and they flagged a potential sizing issue before we even noticed it. That's the kind of QC partner we needed. We've since moved our entire private label production here."
"The tournament jerseys were exactly what we spec'd, delivered on time, and the players loved the fit. The cool-touch fabric made a real difference in the Australian heat. Already planning next season's order."
From Idea to Ocean: Your Custom Fishing Apparel in 5 Steps
We've streamlined the OEM process so you can focus on your brand -- not factory management.
Share Your Brief
Tell us your product idea, target market, performance needs, and branding requirements. Even a rough sketch works.
Design & Sampling
Our design team develops tech packs and produces physical samples. Typical turnaround: 7-10 days. Revisions included.
Sample Approval
Review your samples, request adjustments. We iterate until you're fully satisfied before bulk production begins.
Bulk Production
Full QC at fabric inspection, in-line, and final inspection stages. Real-time production updates available.
Delivery
Packed per your requirements. Experienced with FOB, CIF, DDP shipping. Global logistics partners for 30+ countries.
Questions Buyers Always Ask (and Our Honest Answers)
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