Let’s address the main question. Is fanka.com (the women’s activewear shop) a legit website? The short answer is yes, they are legitimate. I received my clothing order and successfully returned everything for a refund. Now the biggest question is, would I shop here again?
In this honest and detailed review, I will share my purchase and return experience, my thoughts on their clothing, brand information/research, and my final verdict/recommendation. Keep reading for more!
Table of Contents
About Fanka
Is Fanka sustainable?
No, they likely are not. They don’t state anything on their site regarding efforts in sustainability.
I can confirm, however, that my items arrived in recyclable packaging.
Check out this article, 13 Easy Ways To Know If A Brand Is Fast Fashion by Panaprium, for tell-tale signs of a fast fashion company.
Where are Fanka leggings made?
My leggings and jacket were made in China.
Where is Fanka located?
According to their Privacy Policy, they are located in the United Kingdom. Their business address is Chase Business Centre, 39-41 Chase Side, London, N14 5BP.
However, since the Page Transparency tab of their Facebook page states that most of their page managers are located in China, I believe this is their home base/headquarters.
More Shop Details
Business Details
- According to their Privacy Policy, their legal business name is STROUD INTERNATIONAL CO., LIMITED.
- Read this List of Online Stores that I suspect the owner of Fanka also owns and operates. I put this list together using plagiarism tools like Copyleaks (premium), and looking for clues like identical landing pages (About Us, Contact, Return Policy, Shipping, etc.), matching Google site logos, PayPal merchant names (if there are similarities to my other orders), business addresses, site layouts, etc.
Policy & Program Details
- They have loyalty program where you can earn, redeem, and spend points.
- Shipping:
- They offer free shipping over $99.
- Returns:
- They allow free returns within 30 days of delivery.
Product Details
- They carry standard sizes from S to XL.
- They also sell their products on Amazon. Check out Fanka’s Amazon Storefront!
Domain Details
- The website fanka.com was registered in August 2000.
Fanka Review and Order Details
I ordered the below items on 10/4/2023 to my address in North Carolina (United States). I paid a total of $237.98 to Fanka via PayPal. The charge appears on my credit card statement as “PAYPAL *F6U6G”. – View Order Confirmation
1) Body Contour Set: Jacket
Brand Label: Fanka
Color/Size/Cost: Black / M / Jacket and Leggings Set: $173.99 or Separate: $109.99
Country: Made in China
Material: 75% Polyamide / 25% LYCRA
Expectation: It is exactly what I was expecting in terms of overall appearance.
Quality: In my opinion, the quality is good. See my Quality Comparison & Rating Chart to know my current quality-rating standards.
Fit: I ordered based on the size guide provided, and it fits well. View my Body Measurements for size reference.
Keep or Return: I would keep this Fanka jacket.
I love the smooth and breathable material, the semi-roomy pockets, and the long sleeves. It overall feels well made. An interesting thing to note is that the white lines are 3-D. They feel squishy and fuzzy. While they are firmly attached to the material, I could peel them off if I tried. This does make me feel concerned about how many washes this could take before they come off.
2) Body Contour Set: Leggings
Brand Label: Fanka
Color/Size/Cost: Black / M / Jacket and Leggings Set: $173.99 or Separate: $94.99
Country: Made in China
Material: 75% Polyamide / 25% LYCRA
Expectation: They are exactly what I was expecting in terms of overall appearance.
Quality: In my opinion, the quality is good. See my Quality Comparison & Rating Chart to know my current quality-rating standards.
Fit: I ordered based on the size guide provided, and it fits one size too small. View my Body Measurements for size reference.
Keep or Return: I would return these Fanka leggings.
While I love the no-front seam, the butt-lifting shape, and the contouring compression, the lines pointing down at my crotch are a little bit weird visually, and they are too small. I will say, these do a great job of lifting my butt. They give me a noticeably perkier profile. As with the jacket, the white lines are 3-D. I worry about how many washes these could take before the lines start to come off.
3) Body Sculpt 7/8 Leggings (Reversible Wear)
Brand Label: Fanka
Color/Size/Cost: Barrier Reef / M / $63.99
Country: Made in China
Material: 70% Polyamide / 30% Elastane
Expectation: They are exactly what I was expecting in terms of overall appearance.
Quality: In my opinion, the quality is pretty good. See my Quality Comparison & Rating Chart to know my current quality-rating standards.
Fit: I ordered based on the size guide provided, and it fits a bit small in the waist, but I think sizing up would be too big overall. View my Body Measurements for size reference.
Keep or Return: I would return these Fanka leggings.
The two things I like about them are that they are reversible, and they do provide a little bit of butt lift. As for the negatives, firstly, front seams tend to ride up into my crotch (these are no exception). Secondly, these feel a little bit thinner than the body contour leggings, and I prefer thicker and sturdier leggings (as opposed to ones that feel like a second skin). Thirdly, the waist is a bit tight, but sizing up would likely be too big everywhere else. And finally, I personally don’t like bright-colored leggings due to how visible everything is (sweat, body shape, etc.).
Shipment Info
I received three items in one package at my address in North Carolina (United States). The package originated from Hong Kong, and I received it from a distribution center in the United States. I was provided a tracking number through YunHui Logistics and USPS.
Package Shipped From: 16975 Farmington Rd., Livonia, FL 33152 (United States)
Shipping Timeline:
- I placed my order on Wed, October 4th
- My order shipped on Thurs, October 5th
- I received my package on Fri, October 13th
Total time of 9 days
Their shipping policy states up to 16 days (including processing time) for standard U.S. shipping.
Return & Refund Info
I emailed support (support@fanka.com) to request a full return on October 14th. My request was approved two days later on October 16th, and I was provided with a prepaid return label. I mailed the package on October 17th via UPS.
Provided Return Address: 100 Lawrence Boulevard, Hainesport, New Jersey 08036 (United States)
Return Instructions:
- Print and attach the return shipping label provided to the package.
- Take the package to a UPS store to drop it off within 7 days.
- Once the package has been returned, please inform us.
I received a full refund of $237.98 on October 18th. I received the refund one day after I mailed the package. – View Refund Receipt
Customer Service Experience
General Responsiveness
Support responded quickly with the prepaid return label.
Is Fanka Legit or a Scam?
Similar Sites & Analysis
Reverse Image Search:
Fanka appears to be the source of their product images.
I highly recommend doing Reverse Image Searches when shopping online for price and quality checking purposes. You might be surprised at what you find!
Website/Company Search:
No suspicious information (such as lawsuits or alerts from the Better Business Bureau) was found.
Do I Recommend This Shop?
Based on my experience, they are a legitimate shop. I paid for my items, received them within the estimated time frame, successfully completed a return, and received a full refund.
With that being said, I would shop here again!
Despite the sizing seeming to run a bit small and the prices being high, I would still shop here again for these reasons:
- The overall quality of the activewear is quite good!
- The body contour leggings do a great job of lifting. Considering I see myself in the mirror every day, it is very noticeable when I slip these on.
- I received my package in just over a week, and I got my refund the day after I mailed the return!
Overall, I am quite pleased with my experience. For future purchases, I would stay away from their leggings with the 3-D material lines (for longevity purposes) and front seams. I have tried many leggings with front seams from Amazon, and some of those fit better than these reversible Body Sculpt ones. I think because this is a hybrid of shapewear and activewear, the fit is unique (and in my case, not great). So, if you are prone to front seams riding up, stick to their seamless leggings like the Body Contour ones.
If you want to give this brand a try at a lower risk and more conveniently, check out Fanka’s Amazon Storefront!
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