Case Study · Yoga Brand
01 — Case Background

Scaling a boutique
yoga label
into 12 markets.

A US-based DTC yoga brand approached us in Q1 2024 to re-engineer their signature high-waist legging line — targeting a 3x volume increase while raising fabric performance and streamlining unit cost.

Category · Yoga Sets Region · North America Model · OEM + ODM
Project Overview CLOSED
45d
Total Cycle
85Kpcs
Bulk Volume
14
SKUs Delivered
3rd
Reorder Round
OEKO-TEX REACH ISO 9001
3x Reorder Growth
02 — Client Requirements

What the brand
needed from us.

Detailed briefing across performance, aesthetics and supply chain — translated into engineering specs.

01
Performance

Squat-Proof Compression

High-density interlock knit with 4-way stretch, opacity above 92%, holding shape through 200+ wash cycles.

02
Fit

Sculpting Silhouette

Butt-lift contour paneling, 5" waistband with hidden pocket, seamless gusset for 360° movement.

03
Sustainability

Recycled Nylon Base

GRS-certified recycled nylon blended with spandex, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, PFAS-free finish.

04
Branding

Signature Detailing

Debossed silicone logo on waistband, custom pantone colorways, branded eco-friendly polybags.

05
Timeline

45-Day Full Cycle

Sample-to-shipment within 45 days including salesman sample confirmation and PP sample sign-off.

06
Volume

Scalable Volume

Trial batch 500 pcs, first bulk order 15,000 pcs, expansion capacity up to 100,000 pcs per drop.

03 — Fabric & Pattern

Engineering the
perfect stretch.

Our fabric lab curated 6 candidate knits and iterated 4 pattern blocks before locking the final combination — validated by wear-testers across 5 body types.

Fabric swatch lab with stretch-testing rig
Fabric Solution

75D Recycled Nylon / 25D Spandex — Buttery Interlock

240 gsm double-knit interlock delivers matte finish, sculpting compression and cloud-soft handfeel. Passed 40 wash-cycle colorfastness at grade 4+.

Weight
240 gsm
Stretch
4-way
Opacity
94%
Pattern Block

Contour Curve Paneling

6-panel construction with center-back V-seam creates a lifted silhouette. Diamond gusset eliminates crotch stress in deep squats.

  • ✦ High-rise 5" waistband, no roll-down
  • ✦ Hidden waistband key pocket
  • ✦ Flatlock stitching, chafe-free
  • ✦ Graded XXS–3XL, 8 sizes
Iterations
4 rounds
Wear Testers
12
04 — Sample Development

From tech-pack
to signed sample.

A 4-stage sampling workflow, each stage sealed with client sign-off before moving forward.

Day 01 – 05

Proto Sample

First 3D fit sample cut from stock fabric to validate proportions and construction logic. Reviewed via video-fitting.

Proto sample fitting session
Day 06 – 15

Fit Sample

Custom-dyed pantone fabric applied. Size run XS/M/XL sampled for graded fit validation on live models.

Fit sample on live model
Day 16 – 22

Salesman Sample

Fully branded sample with debossed silicone logo, care labels, hangtags and eco-polybag — ready for showroom & lookbook.

Branded salesman samples in lookbook shot
Day 23 – 28

PP Sample (Sealed)

Pre-production sample cut from bulk fabric on the same production line — sealed as golden reference for QC benchmarking.

Sealed PP sample tagged as golden reference
05 — Mass Production

85,000 units.
17 days.

Dedicated production line, CNC auto-cutting, and multi-stage QC pipeline delivered bulk on-schedule with zero major defects.

01

CNC Auto Cutting

6-layer spread with ±0.5mm precision. Zero manual re-cut, 8% fabric-waste reduction.

02

Flatlock Sewing Line

32 skilled operators on dedicated 4-thread flatlock and coverstitch machines.

03

Inline QC (AQL 2.5)

Real-time inline inspection every 500 pcs, plus final full-inspection before packing.

04

Packing & Shipment

Branded eco-polybag, master carton labeling, FOB Shenzhen with sea + air split.

Total Output
85,000pcs
Line Days
17
Defect Rate
0.6%
On-Time Rate
100%
06 — Results & Value

What the brand
got in return.

Measurable business impact within the first 90 days after launch — enough to trigger a third reorder within one quarter.

Sell-Through (30d)
82%

First bulk drop sold through in under 30 days across Shopify + Amazon.

Unit Cost Reduction
-23%

Versus previous supplier — driven by CNC cutting yield and fabric consolidation.

Return Rate
1.2%

Down from 4.8% industry benchmark — driven by superior fit and fabric.

Client Testimonial

"Pro Sportswear turned around a full 14-SKU line in 45 days with a fit and hand-feel that outperformed our previous $80 legging. We've re-ordered three times in one quarter."

EM
Emily M.
Head of Product · US Yoga Brand
Reorders Placed
3x

Within one quarter post-launch.

Markets Expanded
12

From 4 initial regions to 12 countries across NA & EU.

07 — Start Yours

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in mind?

Send us your tech pack, moodboard or a rough idea. We'll respond within 12 hours with a feasibility outline & indicative quote.

  • ✦ Free tech-pack review & fabric recommendation
  • ✦ Sample from 50 pcs, bulk from 500 pcs
  • ✦ Full IP protection & NDA on request
  • ✦ International certifications included
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