Top 10 Fishing Clothing Brands

The global fishing clothing market, estimated at $ 1.8 billion in 2025 and, according to forecasts, will reach $ 2.3 billion by 2030 (Statista, 2025), requires equipment that combines functionality, durability and style. For brands, partnership with leading manufacturers OEM/ODM guarantees high quality and individual approach to products. This manual presents 10 best manufacturers, with a special accent on Taian Bowins Garment Co., Ltd.

1. Why is it worth working with OEM/ODM manufacturers?

OEM/ODM services are crucial for the production of high -quality fishing clothes. OEM produces products according to accurate drawings; ODM offers ready -made templates, which reduces the costs of research and development by 30% (McKinsey, 2024). The main advantages:

Economic efficiency:Saving 20-30% compared to own production.

Scalability:100,000-400 million units per year, suitable for startups and big brands.

Quality:ISO 9001/ASTM certificates guarantee 95% compliance (10,000-20,000mm waterproof, UPF 50+).

Stability:10–50% recycled materials reduce emissions by 15% (Textile Exchange, 2024).

Speed:Order lead times are 30-90 days; BOWINS offers 30-45 days for orders with low minimum order quantities.

2. Key factors when choosing manufacturers

Production capabilities:capacity (500+ units), advanced technologies (laser cutting, 3D prototyping) and fabric expertise (Gore-Tex, UPF 50+).

Personalization:OEM/ODM options, rapid prototyping (reduces iterations by 50%) and R&D to meet market requirements. 

Quality:ISO 9001/bluesign certified, 98% defect-free production and 5-7 season durability.

Stability:recycled materials, ethical labor and 20% less waste thanks to digital printing.

Logistics:delivery times of 30–45 days, duty-free export (savings of 10–15%) and flexible minimum order quantities.

3. 10 Best Fishing Clothing Brands

3.1 Taian BOWINS Garment Co., Ltd. 

Location:China (24,000 m²) and Cambodia (9,000 m²); founded in 2007.

Features:Jackets ($50–$150, 20,000mm waterproof); Pants ($30–$80, UPF 50+); Heated Vests ($80–$200).

Minimum order quantity:500 units; production time: 30-45 days.

Peculiarities:120 million units shipped to over 60 countries; 10% recycled materials; 2 years warranty. Cambodia plant allows duty-free export (saving 10-15%). $5 million investment in CAD/CAM R&D increases strength by 25%.

3.2 Other Leading Manufacturers

4. How to establish partnerships with manufacturers

4.1 Determine the technical specifications (waterproof, UPF 50+).

4.2 Order samples ($50-$80 each) and take advantage of 3D prototyping.

4.3 Check certificates and results of social audits.

4.4 Discuss minimum order quantities, delivery times and 2-year warranty.

4.5 Approve pre-production samples for mass production.

5. Marketing tips and case study

Positioning:Premium class (Simms/Patagonia: 100-600 dollars), mass market (Columbia/Mustad: 30–150 dollars) or niche (Bowins/Gill: low minimum order).

Cost:Gore-Tex increases costs by 10-15%; Bowins production capacities reduce labor costs/customs duties by 20-30%.

Example from practice:The American startup used Bowins for the production of jackets with a water resistance of 15,000 mm and shirts with UPF 50+. 1000 units were delivered in 35 days with saving 15%; Customer satisfaction was 90%, and sales growth over 6 months - 20%.

6. Conclusion

10 leading manufacturers, led by Bowins, offer solutions for any needs. To succeed in this growing market, pay priority to the water resistance of more than 10,000 mm, UPF 50+ and environmental friendliness.

Contact Bowins at sales@bowinsgarment.com to obtain individual OEM/ODM solutions.