Case Study
ORIM
ATHLETICS
2024–2025 | Tiered Football Jersey System
Scroll to explore the technical engineering behind ORIM's tiered jersey architecture. Watch the construction details reveal as you move through each phase.
01 — Problem
No Technical
Infrastructure
An ambitious founder driving a high-growth athletics program with no in-house technical capability or expertise. To scale, he envisioned a disciplined three-tier uniform framework spanning entry-level youth leagues up to elite varsity programs. They were differentiated by materials, construction detail and execution, fit precision, and articulation depth.
02a — Collar Engineering
Neckline
Construction
Engineered a 1×1 rib collar system that is unrestrictive, has no grabbing points, and maintains elasticity without rolling. A custom multi-fabric collar mapped the neck opening geometry to eliminate gapping at the shoulder junction. The collar sits precisely on the body — no distortion, no grabbing points, no stretch-out over time.
02b — Seam Architecture
Shoulder
Seam Placement
Offset panelling and seam placement eliminates bulk at the shoulder cap where athletes feel pressure during arm movement. Split-needle overlock technique maintains seam elasticity while keeping the profile minimal. Validated through player focus group testing.
02c — Compression Mapping
Gradient
Compression
Tier 1 utilised laser perforated, variable Aero-Knit fabric weights to create targeted compression zones. Tier 1 deploys varying fabric weights at friction-prone areas throughout the kit — optimising protection & power delivery per muscle group without uniform bulk.
02d — Bodice Articulation
Ease-of-Movement
Engineering
The sleeve was engineered for maximum arm articulation. Ease allowance calculated from athlete range of motion data. The armhole and sleeve cap accommodate overhead reaches, lateral throws, and explosive movements without fabric bunching or being restrictive while remaining tight and compressed.
02e — Joining Technique
Ultrasonic
Welding
Tier 1 replaces traditional multi-stitch seams with ultrasonic welding and bonded tapes. Zero seam bulk. Zero skin irritation. Zero drag. Industry standard uses stitched seams that create friction points — ORIM eliminated that entirely.
03 — Result
Production
Validated
Three jersey tiers shipped on schedule. Zero production delays. Zero fit issues. Soccer collection approved for pre-order. Established a retained technical design relationship as anchor client.
Technical Specifications
Specs
| Fabric | Variable-Weight Mapped Aero-Knit |
| Silhouette | Tiered Jersey Systems (T1/T2/T3) |
| Construction | Ultrasonic Welding, Bonded Tapes, Gradient Compression |
| MOQ | 50–200 units per tier |
| Factory | [REDACTED] |
| Status | PO Fulfilled, Ongoing |
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