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Barbara Wong

Co-founder and business lead at SANSANSUN Sports, a design-driven activewear manufacturer partnering with growing global brands.   Over the past decade, I’ve worked closely with founders, designers, and product teams across Europe, the US, and the Middle East—helping them turn ideas into scalable collections. My focus is not just on production, but on building repeatable product systems that support long-term brand growth.   I believe great activewear is not created by trends or price, but by the alignment of fabric, function, and user experience. Through our MDMD system (Material–Design–Manufacture–Delivery), we help brands reduce development risk, improve consistency, and move faster with confidence.   On this blog, I share insights from the factory floor, real client cases, and practical thinking on product development, fabric strategy, and scaling challenges in the activewear industry.

Why Seamless Activewear Stretches with Only 10% Spandex (While Cut & Sew Needs 20%)

Why do seamless activewear garments need only 10% spandex while cut & sew fabrics need up to 20%? Knit structure, gauge, and covered yarn explain the difference.

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Activewear Size Labels: S/M/L vs 4/6/8/10 Across Global Markets

S/M/L or 4/6/8/10? Learn how activewear size labels differ across US, UK, EU and Asian markets, and how to build a size chart on real body measurements.

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The Raw-Cut Trend: When Non-Hemmed Finishes Deliver the Ultimate Lightweight Sensation

Raw-cut activewear removes folded hems for a lighter feel. Learn fabric requirements, cutting techniques, and how Sansansun Sports manufactures hem-free edges.

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Sewing Stretch Fabrics: Why Activewear Production Is Harder

Discover why sewing high-stretch fabrics for activewear is harder than woven garments—from needle tension and fabric shifting to specialized machines and QC.

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Running, Cycling, Gym: Why Smart EU Sport Brands Use One Compression Supplier

Discover why EU sport brands use one compression supplier for running, cycling, and gym wear to simplify quality, MOQ, delivery, and compliance.

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MOQ, Lead Time & Pricing: The Practical Guide for EU Compression Apparel Buyers

Learn about compression apparel MOQ, lead times, and pricing for EU buyers, with practical guidance on sampling, shipping, and quotes.

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