Naivasha, Kenya · AGOA Certified Manufacturer

Where Ethical Manufacturing Meets World-Class Activewear

YD Ecothreads is a state-of-the-art activewear factory in Kenya's Naivasha EPZ. Waterless dye technology, duty-free US exports under AGOA, and a 500-unit MOQ — built for brands that care about how their clothes are made.

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500 Min. Order Qty
$3–4 CMT Per Unit
0% US Import Duty (AGOA)
100% Waterless Dye Process
Why Partner With Us

The Competitive Edge You've Been Looking For

Every brand we work with gets a manufacturing partner that's genuinely different — in ethics, economics, and execution.

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Waterless Dye Technology

Our proprietary waterless dye process eliminates the water pollution and chemical runoff associated with traditional textile dyeing — producing vibrant, lasting colors with a fraction of the environmental footprint.

90% less water than conventional dyeing
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AGOA — Zero US Import Duty

Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, apparel manufactured in Kenya enters the United States duty-free. Standard US duties on activewear run 12–32%. Your landed cost is lower before we even negotiate price.

Save 12–32% vs. Asian manufacturers
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Modern EPZ Facility

Our factory operates within Kenya's Export Processing Zone — a purpose-built industrial environment with reliable power, modern infrastructure, and streamlined customs procedures for fast export turnaround.

State-of-the-art JUKI equipment
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Fair Wages & Ethical Labor

We pay above-market wages, provide safe working conditions, and invest in our team's development. Our workforce is predominantly women — skilled artisans who take pride in every piece they produce.

B-Corp aligned practices
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Low MOQ, High Flexibility

500-unit minimum orders make us accessible to emerging brands without the capital requirements of large Asian factories. We grow with you — from your first run to your largest production season.

500 unit MOQ
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Recycled & Sustainable Materials

We work with recycled polyester, organic cotton, and other sustainable fabrics. If you supply materials, we cut and sew. If you need sourcing support, we have established supplier relationships across East Africa.

Recycled materials available
How We Work

From Concept to Finished Garment

Our integrated facility handles every step of activewear production — from fabric printing to final quality inspection — under one roof in Naivasha.

1 Fabric printing

Waterless Printing

Your designs are applied to performance fabric using our waterless dye process — producing vivid, wash-fast colors without chemical runoff.

2 Fabric cutting

Precision Cutting

Printed fabric panels are precision-cut to pattern specifications, ensuring consistent sizing and minimal waste across every production run.

3 Sewing

Expert Sewing

Our skilled seamstresses assemble each garment on industrial JUKI machines, with specialized operators for flatlock seams, waistbands, and technical performance details.

4 Quality control

QC & Export

Every garment passes quality inspection before packing. Export documentation is handled within the EPZ, with direct shipping to your US warehouse — duty-free under AGOA.

Our Anchor Customer

Proven by Yoga Democracy

YD Ecothreads was built to manufacture for Yoga Democracy — one of America's most distinctive activewear brands, known for bold printed leggings and a commitment to sustainable production. Every piece in Yoga Democracy's collection is made right here in Naivasha.

That relationship — spanning years of production runs, seasonal collections, and complex printed designs — is our proof of concept. If we can produce Yoga Democracy's intricate waterless-dyed prints at scale, we can produce for your brand.

"We built this factory to make our own product better. Now we're opening it to brands that share our values — quality, sustainability, and transparency about where their clothes come from."
— Jeff Cannon, CEO, Yoga Democracy & YD Ecothreads
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Yoga Democracy production Printed fabric Sewing floor
Rooted In Kenya

See the Factory in Action

A 4K film shot inside our Naivasha EPZ facility — the people, the process, and the product that makes YD Ecothreads different.

The AGOA Advantage: Your Goods Enter the US Duty-Free

Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, activewear manufactured in Kenya qualifies for zero-tariff entry into the United States. Standard US import duties on athletic apparel range from 12% to 32%. That's a direct cost savings that makes Kenyan manufacturing economically competitive with — or superior to — sourcing from China, Vietnam, or Bangladesh, even before accounting for ethical sourcing premiums your customers are willing to pay.

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US Import Duty
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Transparent Pricing

Simple, Honest Manufacturing Costs

No hidden fees. No surprise surcharges. Our pricing is straightforward — choose CMT if you supply materials, or let us handle full-package production.

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Cut, Make & Trim

$3–4 / unit

You supply all materials — fabric, elastic, labels, and trims. We cut, sew, and finish to your specifications.

  • 500 unit minimum order
  • Pattern development support
  • Sample development
  • Quality inspection included
  • Export documentation
  • AGOA duty-free to US
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Full Package

Materials + Production

$10–12 / unit

We source all materials and handle end-to-end production. Ideal for brands without existing fabric supplier relationships.

  • 500 unit minimum order
  • Fabric sourcing & procurement
  • Waterless dye printing
  • Pattern & sample development
  • Quality inspection included
  • Export documentation
  • AGOA duty-free to US

Custom Print

Waterless Dye Printing

Custom quote

Bring your artwork and let us produce your signature print using our proprietary waterless dye technology. Vibrant, sustainable, unique.

  • Custom colorways available
  • Pantone matching
  • Strike-off samples provided
  • Minimum 500 units per colorway
  • All fabric types supported
  • AGOA duty-free to US
Get in Touch

Let's Build Something Together

Whether you're a startup looking for your first production run or an established brand exploring ethical manufacturing alternatives, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us about your brand and we'll respond within 24 hours.

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Factory Location Naivasha Export Processing Zone
Naivasha, Kenya
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Minimum Order 500 units per style/colorway
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Lead Time 8–12 weeks from approved sample
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Shipping Direct to US warehouse, duty-free under AGOA
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Anchor Brand yogademocracy.com

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