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Shopify product data checklist for underwear & intimates

The complete product data checklist for selling underwear & intimates on Shopify — required attributes, title and SEO limits, and image rules in one page.

What attributes does Shopify require for underwear & intimates?

Shopify requires 3 attributes for underwear & intimates: Gender, Material composition, Primary color.

Shopify itself won't block a product without these — your conversion rate and search filters will. These attributes are what buyers filter and search by for underwear & intimates.

AttributeTypeAccepted values
Genderenumwomen, men, unisex
Material compositioncompositionfree text
Primary colorstringfree text

Recommended attributes

Not required by Shopify for underwear & intimates, but each one feeds a search filter, a size chart or a returns-prevention signal:

AttributeAccepted values
Age groupadult, teen, kids, baby
Care instructionsmachine wash cold, machine wash warm, hand wash, dry clean only, spot clean only, do not bleach, tumble dry low, do not tumble dry, line dry, dry flat, iron low, do not iron, wash inside out, wash with like colors
Closurepull on, back clasp, front clasp, hook and eye, adjustable clasp
Country of originfree text
Coverageminimal, moderate, full
Fitslim, regular, relaxed, oversized
Occasioneveryday, casual, work, formal, party, wedding, vacation, lounge, athletic, outdoor, beach
Paddingnone, removable, lightly lined, padded, push up
Patternsolid, striped, plaid, floral, graphic, polka dot, animal, camouflage, tie dye, geometric, abstract, colorblock, paisley, houndstooth
Riselow, mid, high
Seamlessyes, no
Seasonspring, summer, fall, winter, all season
Secondary colorfree text
Standard color (channel color map)beige, black, blue, brown, gold, green, grey, multi, orange, pink, purple, red, silver, white, yellow
Stylebra, bralette, sports bra, brief, hipster, bikini brief, thong, boyshort, boxer, boxer brief, trunk, shapewear, slip, bodysuit
Support levelnone, light, medium, high
Underwireyes, no
Waistband stylecovered elastic, exposed elastic, logo elastic, seamless, lace trim

What is the maximum title length for underwear & intimates on Shopify?

Shopify allows up to 255 characters, but titles under 70 characters avoid truncation in search results.

  • no all caps
  • no sku codes
  • contains category keyword
  • no promotional phrases

How many images do underwear & intimates listings need on Shopify?

At least 1; 3 or more are recommended.

  • alt text on every image
  • 2048px+ recommended for zoom

What content is not allowed in underwear & intimates listings?

  • no duplicate of other product
  • no manufacturer boilerplate
  • no external links in description
  • no competitor brand names
  • no placeholder text

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