01 / MEN'S TRAINING SHORTS

PERFORMANCE ACTIVEWEAR / CUSTOM DEVELOPMENT

MEN'S PERFORMANCE SHORTS DEVELOPMENT

BUILT FROM THE WAIST DOWN.

TRAINING SHORTS START WITH HOW THE LOWER BODY MOVES.

Custom men's training shorts developed around waist fit, length, mobility and functional storage — with the product direction defined before the details are refined.

Custom men's training shorts development for activewear brands

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PERFORMANCE TRAINING SHORT

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FIELD

START WITH THE MOVEMENT.

The waistband, inseam and overall volume should work together around the intended training use — before pockets, trims and branding are added.

WAIST FIT HOLD + COMFORT

INSEAM LENGTH COVERAGE

LEG VOLUME MOVEMENT

FUNCTION POCKET + LAYER

START A PROJECT DEVELOP YOUR TRAINING SHORTS

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01 / WAIST WAISTBAND & HOLD

02 / LENGTH INSEAM & COVERAGE

03 / MOBILITY LEG VOLUME & MOVEMENT

04 / STORAGE POCKET & FUNCTION

DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLE

THE RIGHT TRAINING SHORT IS NOT DEFINED BY LENGTH ALONE. WAIST FIT, LEG VOLUME, MOVEMENT AND FUNCTION SHOULD BE DEVELOPED AS ONE PRODUCT.

02 / LENGTH & SILHOUETTE

MEN'S TRAINING SHORTS / PROPORTION DEVELOPMENT

LENGTH CHANGES MORE THAN COVERAGE.

HOW LONG SHOULD YOUR TRAINING SHORTS BE?

INSEAM LENGTH CHANGES THE WHOLE SILHOUETTE.

Shorter or longer is not simply a styling decision. Length works together with leg volume, waist position and the movement expected from the product.

THREE COMMON STARTING LENGTHS INSEAM / PROPORTION

3^"

SHORT / 01 SHORT TRAINING CUT

A shorter proportion for products where freer leg exposure and a compact athletic silhouette are part of the intended direction.

5^"

SHORT / 02 BALANCED TRAINING CUT

A versatile mid-length starting point that can be refined around strength training, gym and general performance collections.

7^"

SHORT / 03 LONGER TRAINING CUT

More leg coverage creates a longer visual proportion and can support relaxed gym, training and lifestyle-led activewear directions.

LENGTH IS ONLY ONE VARIABLE

BUILD THE REST OF THE SILHOUETTE AROUND IT.

LEG PROPORTION LEG OPENING

Opening width influences both the visual shape and the space available around the thigh.

OVERALL SHAPE BODY VOLUME

A closer athletic silhouette and a relaxed gym silhouette require different volume distribution.

UPPER PROPORTION WAIST POSITION

Rise and waistband position influence the balance between the torso, shorts length and leg proportion.

THE SAME 5" INSEAM CAN STILL CREATE VERY DIFFERENT SHORTS.

Fit direction comes from the relationship between length, rise, leg opening and overall volume.

DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLE

CHOOSE THE INSEAM AS A STARTING POINT — THEN BUILD THE WAIST, LEG OPENING AND OVERALL VOLUME AROUND THE INTENDED TRAINING USE.

03 / TRAINING SHORT DIRECTIONS

MEN'S TRAINING SHORTS / PRODUCT LINEUP

ONE CATEGORY. DIFFERENT TRAINING DIRECTIONS.

BUILD THE SHORT AROUND HOW IT WILL BE USED.

START WITH A PRODUCT DIRECTION — THEN REFINE IT.

Training, running and gym-focused shorts can begin from different silhouettes and functional structures. Each direction can then be developed around your brand.

TRAINING / CORE DIRECTION

SHORT / 01 — PERFORMANCE TRAINING

5" TRAINING SHORTS.

A balanced training direction combining a mid-length silhouette with an athletic proportion for gym and general performance activewear collections.

INSEAM 5"

DIRECTION TRAINING

FIT ATHLETIC

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2-IN-1 TRAINING SHORTS.

An outer-short and inner-layer direction for brands developing a more structured training product.

OUTER LAYER INNER LAYER

SHORT / 03 — RUNNING

LIGHTWEIGHT RUNNING SHORTS.

A lighter visual direction with shorter proportions for running and movement-led activewear collections.

LIGHTWEIGHT SHORT CUT

SHORT / 04 — GYM

RELAXED GYM SHORTS.

A fuller silhouette for gym, warm-up and lifestyle-focused activewear product directions.

RELAXED FIT GYM

PRODUCT DIRECTIONS

THESE ARE STARTING POINTS — NOT FIXED PRODUCTS. Length, fit, fabric, waistband, pockets, inner layers and branding can be developed around your intended collection.

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04 / FUNCTIONAL CONSTRUCTION

MEN'S TRAINING SHORTS / PRODUCT ENGINEERING

THE DETAILS BEHIND THE MOVEMENT.

MORE THAN
A PAIR OF
SHORTS.

EVERY CONSTRUCTION CHOICE HAS A PURPOSE.

From waistband tension to pocket placement and leg openings, training shorts require coordinated decisions around fit, function and the intended activity.

SHORTS / STRUCTURE MAP FRONT VIEW / SCHEMATIC

ONE SHORT. MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS.

Illustrative structure map. Liners, gussets, pockets and side splits are optional design directions, selected according to the product brief.

SIX AREAS TO REVIEW CONSTRUCTION / 01–06

WAISTBAND

FIT / HOLD

Elastic tension, waistband height and drawcord construction affect how the shorts sit during movement and repeated wear.

POCKET

STORAGE / POSITION

Pocket placement, opening angle and closure choice should reflect the intended activity and what the wearer needs to carry.

GUSSET

CROTCH / MOBILITY

An optional gusset can change the crotch construction and available movement space. Its shape and seams need to work with the selected fit.

SIDE SPLIT

OPENING / MOVEMENT

Split height, side-seam position and reinforcement influence leg opening behavior, coverage and the overall visual direction.

INNER LAYER

LINER / SUPPORT

For 2-in-1 styles, liner length, stretch, fit and attachment must be developed together with the outer short.

HEM

EDGE / FINISH

Hem shape, finishing method and opening width complete the silhouette and influence how the shorts sit around the thigh.

SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT CHECK BEFORE
YOU APPROVE.

01 / FIT CHECK THE PROPORTIONS

Review rise, waistband position, inseam and leg opening against the intended silhouette.

02 / MOVEMENT TEST THE RANGE

Evaluate squatting, lunging and dynamic movement in the actual sample.

03 / FUNCTION REVIEW THE DETAILS

Check pocket access, waistband hold, optional liner fit and seam finishing.

DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLE

THE BEST CONSTRUCTION IS THE ONE THAT SUPPORTS THE INTENDED FIT, MOVEMENT AND USE — NOT THE ONE WITH THE MOST FEATURES.

05 / START YOUR PROJECT

MEN'S TRAINING SHORTS / OEM & ODM

YOUR NEXT TRAINING SHORTS COLLECTION

YOUR DESIGN. YOUR FIT. LET'S BUILD IT.

Developing training shorts for your brand? Share your concept, reference images or tech pack. We'll discuss the fit, fabric, construction and customization needed to move your product forward.

READY TO START DEVELOPMENT? START YOUR SHORTS PROJECT →

Custom manufacturing for activewear brands, designers and sourcing teams.

DEVELOPMENT BRIEF

WHAT CAN WE DEVELOP?

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FIT & LENGTH

Define the inseam, rise, leg opening and overall silhouette for your intended market.

FABRIC & FUNCTION

Discuss fabric direction, waistband construction, pockets, optional liners and movement requirements.

BRANDING & FINISHING

Develop logo placement, printing, embroidery, custom labels and packaging around your brand.

MANUFACTURING SERVICE OEM & ODM

MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY 100 PCS

PRODUCT CATEGORY MEN'S TRAINING SHORTS

BUILT FOR YOUR BRAND

FROM PERFORMANCE TRAINING SHORTS TO 2-IN-1 AND RELAXED GYM DIRECTIONS — DEVELOP THE PRODUCT AROUND YOUR BRAND'S FIT, FUNCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.

WOMEN'S ACTIVEWEAR

MEN'S ACTIVEWEAR

BUILT FROM THE WAIST DOWN.

START WITH THE MOVEMENT.

HOW LONG SHOULD YOUR TRAINING SHORTS BE?

BUILD THE REST OF THE SILHOUETTE AROUND IT.