Custom Printed Rush Guard Shirts for Men, Women and Kids — Direct From Factory
A rash guard that peels, fades or loses its sun rating after a season is a refund waiting to happen. Printed graphics that sit on top of the fabric crack in chlorinated water, and a weak UPF claim is a liability the moment a buyer tests it.
Passion Activewear manufactures custom printed rush guard shirts for surf, swim and beach brands in men’s, women’s and kids’ sizing. We have produced performance apparel since 1999 under Quanzhou Passion Clothing Co., Ltd., across 10 production lines with 150,000 pieces of monthly capacity — enough to supply a full range without splitting the order across suppliers.
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Sublimation, No Peeling
Graphics are dyed into the fibre, so the print will not peel, crack or fade the way surface prints do in chlorinated water.
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UPF 50+ Protection
The sun rating is engineered into the fabric construction, giving documented protection for surf and beach use.
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Tagless Wet-Condition Comfort
Tagless labels and flatlock seams remove the irritants that chafe once the shirt is wet and salted.
What We Manufacture in This Category
Our cycling and rushguard programme covers the full ride and surf wardrobe. The styles below are built in the same factory and the same quality system, so a brand can coordinate a complete range from one supplier.
- Aerodynamic Fit Cycling Gears — race-cut jerseys and tops with low-drag panel construction.
- Antibiosis Cycling Shorts & Pants — antibacterial-treated shorts and pants for multi-day hygiene.
- Cycling Bibs With Padded Chamois — road, gravel and endurance bibs with breathable mesh straps.
- Cycling Functional Jackets — wind-resistant technical outerwear with cargo pockets and reflective trims.
- Sublimation Cycling Jerseys — team and retail jerseys in full sublimation with three rear pockets.
- Surfing Shirts & Board Shorts — UV-protective surf tops and quick-dry board shorts for salt-water use.
- Swimming Rash Guards — pool and open-water rash guards with anti-chlorine and four-way stretch.
Hot-Selling Printed Rush Guard Shirts
The rush guard styles surf, swim and beach brands request most often. Send us your design, size scale and colour targets — we produce the run with sublimated graphics, UPF 50+ and tagless labels as standard.
Long Sleeve Rash Guard: UPF 50+
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Customized kids long sleeve printed rash guard shirts
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Printed Rushguard Shirts
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Fabric & Construction Engineering
Rash guard performance lives in the print bond and the sun rating. Our standard build fuses the graphic into the fibre, holds UPF through the knit construction, and finishes for chlorinated and salt water without breaking down the seam.
- Main Fabric
- Polyester-spandex knit with engineered UPF 50+, 180–210 gsm, four-way stretch
- Alternative Fabrics
- Recycled polyester-spandex, nylon-spandex blend, brushed inner option
- Moisture Management
- Wicking and quick-dry; anti-chlorine treatment for pool and salt water
- Printing Techniques
- Full sublimation into the fibre, no cracking or peeling
- Embroidery
- Minimal embroidery for brand marks
- Hardware
- Flatlock seams, tagless labels, bonded neckline, bartack at stress points
- Size Range
- Men’s, women’s, kids’ grading, XS–5XL, custom charts
- Quality Standard
- In-line inspection plus AQL 2.5 final inspection; chlorine-resistance testing available
Wet-condition build details
- Sublimation into the fibre so graphics will not peel, crack or fade in chlorinated water.
- Engineered UPF 50+ built into the knit, not a coated finish that washes out.
- Anti-chlorine finishing protects fabric and colour in pool and salt water.
- Flatlock seams and tagless labels remove chafe once the shirt is wet.
- Four-way stretch recovery so the shirt stays seated through paddling.
For surf and swim buyers: we can run men’s, women’s and kids’ rush guards from one programme to the same colour and UPF standard, so a family or team range stays consistent. Tell us the water use and we will set fabric weight and finish to match.
Why Brands Source Printed Rush Guards From Us
Print that survives the water, not just the photo
Sublimation fuses the graphic into the fibre, so the design outlasts the garment’s life in chlorinated and salt water. That is the difference between a repeat customer and a refund.
Sun rating engineered, not claimed
UPF 50+ is built into the knit construction and carried across the run, so the protection a buyer expects is the protection that ships.
Sampling that protects a seasonal launch
Proto samples return in 7–15 business days. With 10 lines, a graphic revision rarely bumps your bulk slot — useful when a summer launch date is fixed.
Customization Options
- Colourways: brand colours matched to Pantone or a physical swatch.
- Graphics: full sublimation, gradient, all-over and placement prints.
- Sleeve: long, short and sleeve-free options across the range.
- Fit: men’s, women’s and kids’ grading with custom size charts.
- UPF: engineered sun rating set to market requirement.
- Finish: anti-chlorine and quick-dry treatment as standard.
- Labelling: tagless sublimated labels, custom care label, woven brand mark.
- Packaging: individual polybag with size label or flat-packed cartons.
Order Information at a Glance
| Item | Standard Terms |
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| Minimum order quantity | 1,000 pcs per style per colourway for brands; team and institutional orders assessed case by case |
| Sampling | 7–15 business days after design confirmation; sample cost refundable against bulk order |
| Bulk production | 25–45 business days after deposit and pre-production sample approval |
| Peak season (Q3–Q4) | 45–60 business days; advance planning recommended for season-start deadlines |
| Payment terms | 50% deposit to start production, 50% before shipment; T/T and L/C accepted |
| Incoterms | EXW factory, or FOB / CIF on request |
| Quality assurance | In-line inspection plus AQL 2.5 final random inspection; chlorine-resistance testing available |
| Re-order | Same programme re-proven by record, no full re-sampling required for colour-matched repeats |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the print peel or crack in chlorinated water?
No. Graphics are sublimated into the fibre rather than printed on the surface, so they will not peel, crack or fade the way surface prints do in pool or salt water.
Is the UPF 50+ rating reliable across the run?
UPF 50+ is engineered into the knit construction and carried consistently across the order, so the protection that ships matches the protection claimed.
Can you make men’s, women’s and kids’ in one programme?
Yes. All three size scales are produced to the same colour and UPF standard in one programme, which keeps a family or team range consistent.
What is the lead time for a first rush guard run?
Sampling is 7–15 business days; bulk runs 25–45 business days after deposit and approval. Q3–Q4 peak stretches to 45–60.
Do you offer anti-chlorine finishing as standard?
Yes. Anti-chlorine and quick-dry finishing are part of the standard build, protecting fabric and colour in both pool and salt-water use.
