Garment Quality Analyst Executive

About the Role

We’re looking for a

Quality Analyst

to help set and maintain world-class quality benchmarks for performance apparel at Cava Athleisure. This role will define what “quality” means for activewear—going beyond casualwear parameters to build products that perform, last, and feel premium.

You’ll be responsible for setting measurable standards, testing parameters, and ensuring that every garment meets the performance expectations of a high-functioning activewear brand.

What You’ll Do

Define

quality standards and parameters

for all activewear categories (leggings, sports bras, tops, outerwear, etc.) — from fabric to finish.

Develop

testing protocols and performance benchmarks

that differentiate activewear from casualwear (e.g., stretch recovery, moisture management, pilling resistance, shrinkage, colorfastness, etc.).

Identify and collaborate with

labs and vendors

that can execute these tests accurately.

Build

inspection checklists and reports

for inline and final production quality.

Establish

pass / fail benchmarks

for all key quality parameters — both physical and performance-based.

Work closely with the

product development, sourcing, and manufacturing

teams to ensure standards are built into the process, not checked at the end.

Create

documentation and reporting systems

to track results, identify recurring issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Conduct

random audits

on finished goods and supplier quality systems.

Partner with suppliers to

train quality teams

on activewear-specific performance standards.

What You Should Bring

Prior experience in

apparel quality or technical analysis

— ideally within

activewear, sportswear, or performancewear .

Strong understanding of

fabric behavior

(stretch, recovery, moisture-wicking, etc.) and

garment construction techniques

for performance.

Familiarity with

industry testing standards

(AATCC, ASTM, ISO, etc.) and lab test report interpretation.

A systematic approach to quality assurance — balancing lab testing with practical wear-test insights.

High ownership and curiosity to define and improve what “Cava quality” means.

Nice-to-Haves

Exposure to

functional fabric technologies

(spandex blends, brushed knits, recycled performance materials).

Experience working with

third-party labs

(e.g., SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas).

Understanding of

fit and comfort testing

from an end-user perspective (stretch, hold, breathability).

Familiarity with

D2C brand manufacturing environments

and small-batch QC workflows.

What Success Looks Like

Cava’s products consistently meet or exceed top global activewear benchmarks.

Quality issues are caught and solved upstream.

A clear, documented framework for measuring performance and fit is built and maintained.

Additional Recommendations for Scope Expansion

Wear-testing program setup

— coordinating athlete or customer feedback loops to measure real-world performance.

Vendor quality grading system

— rating suppliers based on consistency, defect rates, and test results.

Continuous improvement projects

— working with PD / sourcing to solve recurring issues (e.g., seam slippage, pilling).

Sustainability-linked quality goals

— ensuring recycled or sustainable fabrics meet performance parity with virgin ones.

Incoming fabric QC

— ensuring pre-production fabric lots match approved standards in stretch %, GSM, color, and hand feel.