Santoni's Seamless Sports Bras Boost Eco-Friendliness at ISPO by PATRICK SILVA SZATKOWSKISantoni's Seamless Sports Bras Boost Eco-Friendliness at ISPO by PATRICK SILVA SZATKOWSKI

Santoni's Seamless Sports Bras Boost Eco-Friendliness at ISPO

PATRICK SILVA SZATKOWSKI

PATRICK SILVA SZATKOWSKI

Problem
Santoni, a leading Italian producer of seamless knitting machinery, wanted to showcase their new generation of one-piece seamless sport bras at ISPO Winter, replacing molded cups while delivering superior lift, control, and comfort for larger-breasted women. Key challenges included eco-friendly bacterio-static materials, zero-waste production, and engineered reinforcement without seams or irritation.
Solution
Delivered innovative sports bras via Santoni's exclusive TL technology:
One-piece seamless knitting with intarsia for next-to-skin comfort and minimal seams
3D placed reinforcements and variable yarn counts for perfect breast control, lift, and ergonomic fit
Eco-friendly yarns with moisture management for bacterio-static, irritation-free performance
Single/two-layer construction enabling free movement and no-waste efficiency
Impact
Drove significant sales uplift through compelling ISPO Winter showcase of innovative bras
Established zero-waste, seamless TL tech as new industry benchmark for performance lingerie
Proven superior control, comfort, and sustainability for larger-breasted athletes
Opened premium sports bra market for Santoni's next-gen seamless capabilities
My role
Led Marketing & Business Development, driving ISPO Winter showcase strategy and technical-commercial alignment.
Oversaw marketing strategy to position TL tech as molded-bra replacement for premium sportswear
Directed production using TL technology for one-piece seamless execution
Collaborated on yarn selection (counts, textures) for breast control and eco-performance
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Posted Apr 2, 2024

Drove ISPO Winter Success: Santoni's Next-Gen Seamless Sports Bra Market Launch