Pine Crest Fabrics is a global wholesale supplier for activewear, including swimwear, dance, gymnastics, and athletic apparel.
Who We Are
Our mission
To always do our best for our customers and strive to be the top wholesale supplier of stretch-knit fabrics.
Our vision
We aim to lead the activewear market by offering the highest quality, eco-friendly, and comfort-oriented fabric solutions.
What We Offer
Quality fabrics for any design
Pine Crest Fabrics (PCF) is a global wholesale fabric supplier for the activewear market, including swimwear, dance, gymnastics, and athletic apparel. Established in 1978 by John Sheils, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Today, Pine Crest Fabrics is the premier resource for wholesale stretch fabrics, offering an extensive range of textile products.
Explore our process
Step 1
Fabric vision session
We learn about your needs to find the best fabric solution through a discovery meeting. We ask lots of questions to get us on the right track.
Step 2
Fabric match and selection
We provide physical fabric swatches, pricing, lead times, and MOQs to help you choose the perfect option for your project.
Step 3
Perfect fit evaluation
Together, we review your garment samples for quality and ensure the perfect fabric fit for your needs.
Step 4
The magic lab
Work with our Print Coordination Team to explore customization options, including digital printing, lab dipping, fabric adjustments, and finishing.
Step 5
Easy ordering process
Once your order is confirmed, we’ll begin production or ship your in-stock items. All purchase orders are followed by an order acknowledgment with estimated delivery dates.
Step 6
QA promise
Every fabric undergoes a thorough 4-point inspection at our mills to ensure top quality. Independent third-party testing is available upon request. Production samples are tested in-house for stretch, weight, width, hand, and color, and are sent to customers for final approval.
Step 7
Trusted on-time delivery
Your order is carefully packed and shipped to ensure timely delivery. We offer various shipping options and can provide photos of your order to confirm quality packaging before it leaves our warehouse.
Step 8
Final stretch
We’ll follow up to ensure your order was successfully delivered and look forward to collaborating on your next collection.
Our history
1978
John Sheils started the company by working with excess inventories from local brands such as Jantzen and Nike, quickly growing relationships with domestic knitters.
1982
Pine Crest Fabrics is growing and has hit $1 million in sales.
1993
The company expanded its relationships with knitting and dyeing mills in South Korea and Italy.
2004-2013
Pine Crest Fabrics started working with knitters in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, respectively.
2018-Today
Leader in providing recycled and innovative fibers for active and swimwear, by offering exclusive products made from Repreve™, XLANCE, and Mipan Regen™. In 2022, PCF sold recycled fabrics made from 1.3 million plastic bottles.
What we offer
Quality eco-friendly products
We work with reliable mills and provide quality control at our warehouse for any stocked and custom items. Most of our fabrics are certified by renowned systems such as REPREVE®, Bluesign®, GRS, and others.
Wide selection & customized solutions
A diverse selection of hundreds of prints, solids, foils, and novelty fabrics. For exclusive designs, you can utilize our customized prints or create your own.
Elevated service standards
Our specialists thoroughly analyze your needs and tailor the optimal solution to achieve your business goals in creativity, trend analysis, and logistics.
Expertise in sourcing and fabric
We specialize in helping new and existing brands build their business, from sample yardage to full rolls.
Up to date selections
We are constantly updating fabric styles to keep up with current trends and fashion.
Wide logistics capabilities
Our in-stock fabric collection in our Portland, Oregon warehouse enables us to deliver most products globally to your manufacturing location or home. We offer delivery across the US within 2-7 days.
