Active & performance apparel category
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Active & performance

Performance apparel starts with a precise use case.

Category overview

Tivelin translates end-use expectations into material, construction and testing requirements. Programmes are matched to partners with relevant stretch-fabric handling and performance-product experience.

Tivelin reviews the intended product and builds a category-specific route before a manufacturing partner is nominated.

Product coverage

Products within this category.

Performance T-shirts
Leggings and tights
Training shorts
Quarter zips
Tracksuits
Lightweight performance layers

Material direction

Common material routes.

Final selection depends on performance, design intent, testing, commercial target and availability.

Polyester jerseyNylon stretchElastane blendsMoisture-management qualitiesBrushed performance knitsMeshBonded qualitiesRecycled synthetics

Development and execution

What Tivelin coordinates.

01

Stretch and recovery alignment

Defined within the programme plan and aligned to the approved product standard.

02

Moisture-management test coordination

Defined within the programme plan and aligned to the approved product standard.

03

Flatlock and specialist seam planning

Defined within the programme plan and aligned to the approved product standard.

04

Heat-transfer and reflective trim coordination

Defined within the programme plan and aligned to the approved product standard.

05

Compression and fit development

Defined within the programme plan and aligned to the approved product standard.

06

Abrasion-risk assessment

Defined within the programme plan and aligned to the approved product standard.

Quality focus

Control points that may matter most.

The final inspection and testing plan is risk-based and buyer-specific.

01Stretch recovery
02Opacity
03Pilling and snagging
04Seam extensibility
05Colour migration
06Dimensional stability

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