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Custom SUP Product Manufacturing for Brands, Distributors & Organizations

OEM, ODM and private-label inflatable SUPs — from specification review and sample development to quality-controlled batch production in Qingdao, China.

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12,500 m²
In-house factory — Qingdao, China
120,000+
Boards produced annually
50+
Export countries served
4 business hours
NDA response window

MOQ is confirmed after specification review, because construction, board size, PVC structure, artwork, packaging and accessories affect material usage.

Signature PlatformSUP Explorer 11'
SUP Explorer 11'

Your graphics · your colors · your packaging

1–2 units

Sample & approval (before volume commitment)

25–35 days

Production lead time (after PO)

Manufacturing Scope

Four Ways Brands and Buyers Work With Our Plant

OEM, ODM, private label or volume supply — the same in-house engineering and quality system behind every program.

Manufacture to your approved specification

Already have drawings, specs or a reference board

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing): We manufacture to your approved specification — your drawings, dimensions, materials, construction and packaging. You own the design, moulds and intellectual property.

Build to Your Specification

Develop the board with our engineering team

Have a product idea or market positioning

ODM (Original Design Manufacturing): Our engineering team develops the board structure, construction, graphics and packaging from your brief — whether that is a market concept, performance target or adaptation of a proven platform. Factory proposes the design; buyer approves before production.

Develop a Board From Your Brief

Brand a proven SUP platform with your graphics

Need to launch a proven product fast, branded

Private Label: Your brand, graphics and packaging on an existing validated platform — no mould development, no structural changes. Fastest route from concept to delivery.

Launch on a Proven Platform

Configure durable fleet packages

Procuring rental, school or resort equipment

Large-run production for distributors, rental operators and resort groups, with locked specifications, batch traceability and consistent construction across reorders.

Build a Commercial SUP Fleet

Commercial Terms

Commercial Terms, Stated Upfront

Standard MOQ, sampling, production and delivery terms are listed below. Projects involving new tooling, specialized materials, compliance testing or custom packaging are quoted separately.

Minimum order

  • from 5–10 units on selected existing platforms
  • 20–50 units on existing platforms
  • 90–100+ units per approved configuration, subject to material-roll and packaging requirements

Lead time

  • 25–35 days from confirmed PO and deposit
  • Custom mold development: +15–20 days for tooling
  • Expedited production available for seasonal rush

Sampling

  • Prototype samples ship in 7–12 days
  • Sample cost credited against bulk order

Export & documentation

  • Export documentation handled in-house
  • Export-grade packing; printed retail cartons available
Order stageQuantityWhat it is forNotes
Sample & approval1–2 units for approvalConfirm shape, colors, printing and packaging before any production run7–12 days; physical board, not a rendering
Co-branding small bulkfrom 5–10 units on selected existing platformsTest a design on a proven platform with logo over-printingFastest way to validate a new graphic
Pilot batch / initial stock20–50 units on existing platformsValidate the market or open your store with real inventoryLowest volume on existing platforms
Standard volume production90–100+ units per approved configuration, subject to material-roll and packaging requirementsRegular production runs at the best unit price90–100+ units; new shape requires dedicated mould (+15–20 days tooling)

ISO 9001 quality management · CE certification for models destined for EU markets (scope confirmed per project) · BSCI social compliance (audit report available on request) · REACH and RoHS documentation with every order.

Manufacturing Capability

Inside the Plant

Every process below runs in-house. Nothing critical is subcontracted.

CNC Cutting

Automatic CNC machines cut PVC, Hypalon and drop-stitch fabric to 0.1 mm positional accuracy, with computer-optimised nesting to control material waste.

RF Dielectric Welding

15 kW welding presses produce airtight seams. Rail bands are triple-layer fusion bonded for edge strength and impact resistance.

Drop-Stitch Core Lamination

Thousands of internal polyester threads hold the top and bottom laminates parallel, producing a rigid platform at 12–15 PSI. Cores laminated up to 14 ft.

Deck Graphics

Full-colour digital printing and multi-colour screen printing, produced from your brand files. EVA deck pads in your colors with custom logos, cutouts and textures.

Assembly and Rigging

Each board follows a 100-point assembly checklist signed off by the line lead — hardware, D-rings, valves, leash points and accessory fitment.

Export Packing

Vacuum-packed, boxed and export-grade packed, with printed retail cartons available.

Quality Control

How Every Board Is Verified

Quality is a documented process, not a promise. Here is what happens to your order before it ships.

  1. 01

    Incoming Material QC

    PVC rolls, drop-stitch cores, valves, adhesives and hardware are quarantined until QC sign-off. Fabrics undergo tensile, tear-propagation and UV-resistance testing before any batch enters the line.

  2. 02

    In-Process Checkpoints

    QC checkpoints at every production stage, with weld samples pulled and peel-tested against the batch standard.

  3. 03

    Pressure Hold Test

    Every chamber is inflated to 18.0 PSI and held for 24 hours with continuous sensor logging. Any chamber exceeding 0.50 PSI of pressure drop over 24 hours is rejected and returned for seam re-inspection.

  4. 04

    Structural Verification

    Deflection under rated load, D-ring pull strength (≥150 kgf per D-ring), deck pad adhesion peel (≥3.5 N/cm) and valve seating are verified against the specification before final inspection.

  5. 05

    Final Inspection

    100-point checklist per board, plus dimensional and weight verification against the approved sample.

  6. 06

    Batch Traceability

    Every material lot receives a unique ERP number. Each board’s bill of materials links back to the original supplier batch. Records retained 10 years, per CE 2013/53/EU.

Development Process

From Specification to Finished Product

Requirement intake through finished goods — every step inside our own plant.

  1. 01

    Requirement Intake

    We collect your specification, target market, compliance requirements and volume forecast. NDA signed before any file exchange.

  2. 02

    Engineering Review

    Board type, dimensions, layup, materials and hardware are assessed for manufacturability. You receive a written report with cost drivers identified.

  3. 03

    Artwork Prepress

    Your brand files are converted to production-ready print data. Colors are matched and proofed before printing.

  4. 04

    Prototype

    A physical prototype confirms shape, stiffness, weight and finish. Ships in 7–12 days.

  5. 05

    Sample Approval

    You sign off on the physical sample. Nothing enters production until the golden sample is approved and archived as the batch reference.

  6. 06

    Batch Production

    Manufactured in our own plant under the QC process above, with batch traceability to material lot level.

  7. 07

    Export-Ready Delivery

    Vacuum-packed, boxed, documented and handed over ready for export.

The approved sample is the contract. Every board in the batch is measured against it.

FAQ

Manufacturing FAQ

Questions buyers ask before placing an order — answered with our actual terms.

OEM: we manufacture to your approved specification — your drawings, dimensions, materials and packaging. You own the design and intellectual property. ODM: our engineering team develops the board from your brief — whether a market concept, performance target or adaptation of a proven platform — and you approve before production. Private label puts your brand on an existing validated platform with no structural changes. Both OEM and ODM routes run through the same plant, QC system and export team; ODM is the fastest route to a branded board, starting at 90–100+ pcs per approved configuration, subject to material-roll and packaging requirements with samples in 7–12 days.
Co-branding small bulk starts at 5–10 pcs; pilot batches from 20–50 pcs. Standard volume production starts at 90–100+ pcs per approved configuration, subject to material-roll and packaging requirements. Custom-mould shapes run at the volume tier, depending on complexity.
25–35 days from confirmed PO and deposit. Custom tooling adds 15–20 days for mold development. Expedited production is available for seasonal rush orders.
ISO 9001 for quality management, CE certification for models destined for EU markets (scope confirmed per project), and valid BSCI social compliance certification with the audit report available on request. REACH and RoHS documentation is provided with every order.
Yes. We welcome buyer audits and work regularly with SGS, TÜV, BV and Intertek. Third-party inspection can be arranged at any production stage — incoming material, in-process or final inspection — and inspection reports are provided on request.

Ready to Start Your SUP Project?

Whether you already have a complete product specification or are still developing your concept, our team can help you evaluate the next step. Tell us what you want to build — we'll review your requirements and discuss the most practical path from concept to production.

Start Your SUP Project

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