Sourcing Sportswear & Yoga Gear

--- title: "Sourcing Sportswear & Yoga Gear" summary: "Leggings, Gym wear, and Seamless technology. The Athleisure boom." category: "guide" date: "2026-03-21" author: "Withyou Trip Sourcing Team" image: "/images/blog/sourcing-sportswear-hero.png" --- # Fit & Active: Sourcing Sportswear Phase 3. ## 1. Seamless Technology * **Seamless:** Knitted directly into a tube (Santoni machines). No side seams. Stretchy. * **Cut & Sew:** Traditional fabric panels sewn together. ## 2. Fabrics (Spandex/Lycra) * **Lululemon dupe:** Everyone wants the "Buttery Soft" feel (Nylon + High % Spandex). * **Squat Proof:** Is the fabric see-through when stretched? Test it immediately. ## 3. Production Hub * **Yiwu:** Seamless underwear/sportswear hub. * **Fujian (Jinjiang):** Known for sports jackets and shoes. ## Summary Leggings are a saturated market. Look for functional niches: "Pocket Leggings", "Maternity Activewear", or "Tennis Skirts".