The FittDesign Podcast

Hosted by Shadi Adada

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Jun 2026

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Concise and comprehensive snippets of the FittDesign, fashion design, product sourcing and e-commerce growth content that you love.

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June 14, 2026Episode 15212 min

FittBite Episode 281: The Factory Said 500 Units. That’s Not the Real Answer.

In today's FittBite, we break down one of the most misunderstood conversations in manufacturing: MOQ requirements.This FittBite explains why a factory's minimum order quantity is often tied to factors like fabric, dyeing, trims, machine setup, and production efficiency rather than the product itself. We also cover how experienced brands think in product systems, how to communicate sample feedback in production language, and how to identify the real drivers behind cost and manufacturing constraints.Tune in to learn how to ask better questions, work more effectively with manufacturers, and make smarter product decisions.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

June 10, 2026Episode 15111 min

FittBite Episode 280: The Design Works on Paper, Until Someone Wears It

In today's FittBite, we cover why a sportswear design can look strong on paper but fail once it touches the body.The FittBite breaks down how fit, fabric behavior, movement, environment, and detail placement can change the product in real life.Tune in to understand how to review a design before it becomes the wrong sample.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

June 8, 2026Episode 15012 min

FittBite Episode 279: The Size Breakdown Mistake That Leaves You With Dead Stock

In today's FittBite, we cover why bulk quantity is only part of the inventory decision.The real risk often comes from how those units are split across sizes. Wrong size curves can lead to sold-out core sizes, leftover stock, discount pressure, and weaker cashflow.Tune in to understand how to plan size runs with more control before placing bulk.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

May 31, 2026Episode 14912 min

FittBite Episode 278: The 3 Products That Should Never Be in Your First Activewear Drop

In today's FittBite, we look at why some activewear products are better saved for later stages of the brand. High-support bras, outerwear, and experimental pieces can all work, but they usually need more fit testing, demand, budget, and customer trust than a first drop has.Tune in to understand what to launch first instead.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

May 27, 2026Episode 14813 min

FittBite Episode 277: The First Question I’d Ask Before Designing Any Sportswear Product

In today's FittBite, we break down the first question that should guide every sportswear product before the sketch, fabric, or logo placement. A product needs to answer what it helps the customer do in real life. That one question shapes the activity, fit, fabric, environment, feeling, and details behind the design.Tune in to understand how to build products with a clearer reason to exist.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

May 24, 2026Episode 14713 min

FittBite Episode 276: Give Me 9 Minutes, and I'll Show You Where Your Margin Disappears

In today's FittBite, we map the real cost chain behind a sportswear product.A factory quote is only the starting point. Landed cost, development recovery, logistics, selling costs, and discount risk all shape the final margin, and if these numbers are not checked early, the product can look profitable on paper while becoming tight in reality.Tune in to protect your numbers before bulk.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

May 20, 2026Episode 14617 min

FittBite Episode 275: I'd Never Place a Bulk Order Without Checking These 3 Numbers

In today's FittBite, we go through the cost structure behind a sportswear bulk order, including landed cost, sample and setup costs, shipping terms, and break-even planning. The goal is to help founders make production decisions based on real numbers, not only an approved sample.Tune in to make cleaner production decisions before placing bulk.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

May 17, 2026Episode 14510 min

FittBite Episode 274: Your Product Isn't the Problem. The Market You Picked Is

In today's FittBite, we explain why a well-designed sportswear product can still fail if it is built for the wrong market.We break down how activity, climate, culture, pricing, and customer behavior shape whether a product actually makes sense for the people you are trying to sell to.Tune in to understand why market fit matters as much as product quality.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

May 13, 2026Episode 14413 min

FittBite Episode 273: The Run Club Effect: Why Sportswear Demand Now Starts Offline

In today's FittBite, we explain why sportswear brands become more desirable when products are seen in real routines, not just online campaigns. This FittBite covers how community, repetition, and offline proof make products feel more credible and easier to trust.Tune in to learn how demand can grow before the ad ever runs.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...

May 10, 2026Episode 14312 min

FittBite Episode 272: The Run Club Effect: Why Sportswear Demand Now Starts Offline

In today's FittBite, we explain why sportswear brands become more desirable when products are seen in real routines, not just online campaigns.This FittBite covers how community, repetition, and offline proof make products feel more credible and easier to trust.Tune in to learn how demand can grow before the ad ever runs.Book a 1 on 1 with our host, Shadi for personalized advice on how to create and grow your fashion business: https://www.fittdesign.com/services/consultationDesign your own collection with our instantly downloadable factory ready tech pack templates: FittDesign Tech Pack TemplatesFollow our host on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/shadiadada/https://www.instagram.com/fittdesign/Got any other questions, email us for an instant response at:studio@fittdesign.comSubscribe to our weekly fashion design podcast (New episodes every Thursday at 4pm CST): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fittdesign-podcast/id1454410683Visit our website:https://www.fittdesign.com/Follow us on:https://www.linkedin.com/company/fittdesign/https://www.facebook.com/fittdesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/fittdesign/https://www.behance.net/fittdesign...