How Much Does Activewear Retouching Cost?
Activewear brands shoot thousands of SKUs per season. Traditional retouching eats into margins — AI brings costs down dramatically.
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Activewear brands need consistent, clean images across leggings, sports bras, tanks, and jackets. Each product often needs multiple angles and color variants, multiplying the retouching workload.
At $10–$30 per image with traditional retouchers, a single season's catalog can cost thousands. And rush turnarounds for new drops add surcharges on top.
Cost Comparison: Traditional vs Retouchable
| Line Item | Traditional Cost | With Retouchable |
|---|---|---|
| Background removal | $5–$10 | $0.50 |
| Wrinkle & crease cleanup | $8–$15 | $0.50 |
| Color consistency across variants | $5–$10 | $0.50 |
| Ghost mannequin compositing | $10–$20 | $0.50 |
| Crop & resize for web | $2–$5 | Included |
| Total | $30–$60 per image | ~$1.50 per image |
Traditional costs based on average freelancer and studio rates. Retouchable pricing based on standard plan credits.
Cut Your Activewear Retouching Bill by 75%
Process your next collection in hours, not weeks — with consistent quality on every image.
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Ghost Mannequin
$10–$20/image savedReplaces: Manual compositing in Photoshop
Automatically remove the mannequin and composite front/back shots for a natural 3D look.
Fabric Smoothing
$8–$15/image savedReplaces: Manual wrinkle removal
AI smooths wrinkles and creases while preserving fabric texture and seam details.
Batch Processing
Hours of coordination savedReplaces: Sending files to retouchers
Upload hundreds of images and get consistent results across every SKU without back-and-forth.
The Math: Your Annual Savings
How to Get Started
Upload Your Activewear Photos
Drag and drop on-model, mannequin, or flat lay shots in any common image format.
Choose Your Output Style
Select ghost mannequin, flat lay, background swap, or model swap modes.
Download & Publish
Get retouched images in seconds. Export at up to 4K for your Shopify store or marketplace listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the AI handle different fabric textures?
Yes. The AI preserves mesh, compression fabric, fleece, and technical material textures while removing background distractions.
How fast is batch processing for large catalogs?
Most images process in under 30 seconds each. A 500-image batch can be completed in a few hours rather than days.
Will colors stay consistent across product variants?
Yes. Retouchable maintains color accuracy across variants so your navy, black, and heather grey look exactly right.
Can I remove mannequins from my existing shots?
Yes. Upload your mannequin shots and the ghost mannequin tool will cleanly remove the form while preserving the garment shape.
Ready to Scale Your Activewear Photography?
Upload your first image free and see how AI retouching compares to your current workflow.
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