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Pandemic best sellers: Amazon Top 3 Bikinis | March 2021

Updated: Mar 11, 2021

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In this blog article we are analyzing three swimwear products that are ranked best sellers within the bikini category of amazon.com.


We will find out more about the customer buying these bikinis and uncover the success factors for a best selling two piece.


To sum it up, our manufacturing partners will share their insights on improvement opportunities and tips for production.

 

The Top 3: Product, Customers & Production


The Amazon Best Seller rank is updated hourly and calculated based on the current, historic and (predicted) future sales of a product within a specific category.


As the rank changes hourly, we take a snapshot of the top 3 on a given day and time of the month and use these products' reviews (up to 1000 per product) to profile product & customer using a NLP algorithm.



  • Material: Polyester

  • Top: Bandage top, front push up cross bikini top with non-removable padding, tie knot at back

  • Bottom: High waisted and ruched, classic coverage

  • Size: S/M/L/XL

  • Price: USD 31.98



Product Ratings

🤍 83% of 557 reviewers rated this product with at least 4 stars

🤍 over 80% satisfaction across all sizes

🤍 58%* of reviewers wearing size S-M and 42%* a size L-XL

🤍 color leopard print most popular


Product Reviews


Based on the reviews, the target customer for this product would describe themselves as "thick", "curvy" or "mom body".


👍 Likes:

  • Top: good support, lifting effect, adjustable straps and thick lining

  • Bottoms: full booty coverage and high waist that hides hip dips and hides tummy fat

  • General: good price point and many prints

👎 Dislikes:

  • Top: sewn in cup inserts should be changed to removable pads and the faux tie in the back to a real tie so the size can be adjusted, the straps do their job but could be bit thicker

  • Bottoms: run a bit smaller than the top, cover the tummy but don't tuck mid-section in or provide actual tummy control



  • Material: 82% Polyamide, 18% Elastane

  • Top: Flounce tankini top with racerback, removable padding

  • Bottom: High waisted and ruched, with tummy control

  • Size: S (US 4-6), M (US 8-10), L (US 12-14), XL (US 16-18), XXL(US 20-22)

  • Price: USD 19.99 - USD 27.99




Product Ratings

🤍 86% of 547 reviewers rated this product with at least 4 stars

🤍 over 82% satisfaction across all sizes

🤍 especially larger sizes seem to sell well (62% of reviewers wearing a size L to XXL)

🤍 color a-red most popular


Product Reviews


Based on the reviews, the target customer for this product would describe themselves as "thicker" body type with "big booty and thighs" who usually doesn't wear two pieces as it is not flattering her mid drift section.


👍 Likes:

  • General: both top and high waisted bottoms run true to size and flatter a thicker body type, high quality material, comfortable, stays in place and provides good support

👎 Dislikes:

  • Bottoms: did not turn out as high waisted as hoped for



  • Material: 85% Polyester, 15% Spandex

  • Top: Padded push up tankini top with high neck, deep scoop-back , hook and eye neck closure

  • Bottom: Tummy control, normal coverage

  • Size: XS(US 4-6), S(US 4-6), M(US 8-10), L(US 12-14), XL(US 16), XXL(US 18), 18 Plus (US 18W), 20 Plus (US 20W), 22 Plus(US 22W)

  • Price: USD 26.99 - USD 35.99


Product Ratings

🤍 78% of 1000 reviewers rated this product with at least 4 stars

🤍 over 64% satisfaction across all sizes

🤍 especially larger sizes seem to sell well (64% of reviewers wearing a size L to 22Plus)

🤍 color blue most popular


Product Reviews


Based on the reviews, the target customer for this product would describe themselves as "new moms" or "busty" body types, looking for a bikini that is durable, can't easily be pulled off by the little one and stays in place during watersport activities.


👍 Likes:

  • Top: high neckline of tankini top, doesn't show cleavage, offers good support, full coverage, removable molded cups

  • General: good price point

👎 Dislikes:

  • Top: missing an adjuster on the buckle strap in the back to allow for more flexible sizing

  • Bottoms: run small and are of rather skimpy quality compared to the top, elastic lining on the leg holes is digging into skin & creating bulges on the thighs

 

Manufacturers' Q&A


A common customer dislike was the missing "tummy control", what's that about?

Tummy control describes an added panel on the bottoms that is used to hide belly fat without creating bulges or flappy pieces of skin hanging over the edges.


This panel is made from power mesh and should fall below the hips to avoid riding up when walking. Regarding size, it is OK to cut off 1 size from the outer side seam, not too much or it will pull funny. Simple rule is do not cheap out on the fabric and fit tests.


Some customers mentioned bottoms running smaller than tops, how can this be avoided?


If seller knows their clientele then make sure to find the fitting models that match these body types. Also selling as separates helps avoid this common problem.


Customers complained about the bottoms elastics digging into their skin, creating unflattering bulges.. how can we avoid that?


Use thicker & softer elastic and make sure to provide a size chart so the customer does not pick a too small size.



Insights are provided with the courtesy of Rubypink Ltd, Chanteca Partner's lingerie, swimwear & activewear manufacturing entity.


 

About us


Chanteca Partners is a globally established sourcing & manufacturing company that specializes in standard & plus size lingerie, activewear and swimwear.


Based in NYC and Asia, we are your one-stop shop for creative & technical design, sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution.


With over 30 years of global sourcing experience, a professional workforce of over 200 employees and our in-house swimwear factories and designers, we can supply ready designs & custom swimwear for private label, black label, white label & wholesale.


Want to know more?


Drop us a line at info@chantecapartners.co or call us on +1 (917) 675-3141 (US) / +852 9829 0565 (Asia) and we can discuss how Chanteca Partners can help your brand succeed.







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