GymStern manufactures gymnastics and calisthenics apparel in its own Nuremberg manufactory, also in club colors.
Kilian TEX GmbH
Nuremberg · Flaschenhofstraße 3New on Amplifa
About GymStern
Kilian TEX GmbH sells gymnastics and calisthenics apparel under the GymStern brand, sewn entirely in its own manufactory in Nuremberg. The range includes short- and long-sleeved gymnastics leotards, competition leotards, as well as gymnastics pants, leggings, capri pants, hot pants and accessories. Products are made from velvet, crushed velvet, LYCRA® and bi-elastic fabrics with four-way stretch, complemented by sequin materials; the fabrics used comply with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. Cutting is done with a cutter for precise, symmetrical cuts, and sewing is done by hand with professional sewing machines. For clubs and teams, collections are produced in club colors, including logo printing and sponsor placement in-house. More than 140 gymnastics clubs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are supplied; distribution takes place directly via the company's own online shop without intermediaries.
- Site
- Nuremberg
- Processes
- Sewing of gymnastics & calisthenics apparel (leotards, gymnastics pants, leggings) in the company's, Cutting of fabrics with a cutter (perfect, symmetrical cuts), Logo printing and sponsor placement (in-house), Custom manufacturing in club colors, Logo printing and sponsor placement, Size chart service for teams, Club login with order history, Direct sales without intermediaries
- Materials
- Velvet, Crushed velvet, LYCRA®, Bi-elastic fabrics (four-way stretch), Sequins, Sequin material
- Certificates
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 (materials), OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (materials)
- Founded
- 2005
- Industries
- Gymnastics/Calisthenics, Sports clubs & teams, Online shop (B2C/direct sales), Clubs & teams (sports clubs), Retail (B2C online shop)
- 01
Fabric selection (OEKO-TEX® certified)
- 02
Cutting with cutter
- 03
Sewing by hand
- 04
Logo printing / sponsor placement
- 05
Distribution via online shop
Materials & Processes
Velvet
Main material for short- and long-sleeved gymnastics leotards in various color combinations.
Crushed velvet
Used for gymnastics leotards, leggings and capri pants with a structured surface.
LYCRA®
Elastic fabric base of the current collection with high freedom of movement.
Bi-elastic fabrics (four-way stretch)
Stretch lengthwise and crosswise with shape-stable recovery for a lasting, well-fitting fit.
Sequin material
Used on long-sleeved gymnastics leotard models for a competition look.
Location
Nuremberg
DEProduction/manufactory, administration, online shop
- Materials
- Velvet, crushed velvet, LYCRA®, bi-elastic fabrics
- Professional sewing machines
- Cutter (fabric cutting)
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewing of gymnastics & calisthenics apparel (leotards, gymnastics pants, leggings) in the company'sAssembly | – | – | – | – | Velvet, Crushed velvet, LYCRA®, bi-elastic stretch fabrics (four-way stretch), Sequin material |
| Cutting of fabrics with a cutter (perfect, symmetrical cuts)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Velvet, Crushed velvet, LYCRA®, bi-elastic stretch fabrics |
| Logo printing and sponsor placement (in-house)Surface | – | – | – | – | Textile fabrics (velvet, LYCRA®) |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewing machine | – | – | – | 2006, 2012 | Nuremberg |
| Cutter (fabric cutting) | – | 1 | – | 2014 | Nuremberg |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The fabrics used meet STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®; cutting is done by machine for precise, symmetrical cuts.
| Evidence | Nuremberg |
|---|---|
| OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (materials) |
Company History
- 2005
Mihaela Kilian makes the first handmade gymnastics leotards; production in Nuremberg.
- 2006
Investment in professional sewing machines; the hobby becomes a business idea.
- 2008
Official founding of the family business Kilian TEX.
- 2010
Opening of the company's own online shop.
- 2012
Investment in modern professional sewing machines.
- 2014
Purchase of a cutter for precise, symmetrical cuts.
- 2016
Expansion of the team.
- 2024
Conversion to Kilian TEX GmbH (HRB 43355, AG Nuremberg).