Activewear & Compression
Questions from activewear, yoga and compression programs: stretch fabrics, opacity, seams and performance claims.
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- Customers say our leggings lose stretch after tumble drying. Fabric fault or care issue?
- We want to call our gym tank "quick-dry". Which test supports that claim?
- We want to say our activewear is made with recycled polyester. What proof do we need?
- Sports bra bands lose support after a few washes. What should we test?
- Customers say our leggings go see-through when they squat. What should we check?
- Navy leggings are staining light gym shoes and seats. What test covers this?
- We want to label our running tops "UPF 50+". What does that claim need behind it?
- Flatlock or overlock seams on our leggings? Which is better for comfort and durability?
- Our gym shorts have a built-in liner. What fabric and seams should the liner use?
- Sports bras: removable pads or sewn-in moulded cups? What should we specify?
- Our gym tees have an anti-odour finish. What can we claim on the label and product page?
- Should our leggings have a crotch gusset, and what shape and fabric should it be?
- Should our compression shorts use silicone leg grippers? What are the trade-offs?
- We want reflective logos on our running tops. What should we check before bulk?
- We are adding fleece-lined winter leggings with a brushed inside. What should we specify and test?
- A mill offers four-way stretch fabric for our activewear. What does it mean and how do we specify and test it?
- What actually makes a fabric moisture-wicking, and how do we check the claim on washed samples?
- Customers want a phone pocket in our leggings. How big, where, and how do we stop it bouncing or sagging?
- The thumbholes on our running tops tear or stretch out after a few washes. What should we change?
- How should we size a compression top: by garment measurements or by the body it should fit?
- How do we decide the size range and negative ease for our leggings so each size fits across the range?
- We want silicone grip prints inside the hems of our fitted tops and leggings. What should we specify and test?
- Customers report chafing at the underarm and band edges of our sports bras. Which seams and edges should we check?
- Should our leggings be made from nylon-spandex or polyester-spandex fabric?
- Our leggings waistband rolls down on some customers and digs in on others. How do we fix the waistband?
Background guides
- Compression Fabric Technology: Nylon, Spandex, and Recovery for Buyers
- Choosing a Compression Apparel Factory: A Technical Buyer's Checklist
- Compression vs Yoga Wear: Which Category to Order First
- Compression Clothing Manufacturer: Compression Targets, Zones and Recovery
- Compression Wear Inspection for Wholesale: Seam, Recovery, Color
