February 18, 2026

TLF Apparel Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 1.2k pieces of influencer content sponsored by TLF Apparel over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how TLF Apparel invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with TLF Apparel, see here: TLF Apparel influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

TLF Apparel's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The two charts below show month-by-month data for:

  • Total sponsored posts tracked
  • Total views those posts generated
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TLF Apparel's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

63Jan26Feb94Mar86Apr73May87Jun87Jul141Aug107Sep181Oct136Nov103Dec

TLF Apparel's sponsored post volume appears to trend upward over the 12-month period, rising from 63 posts in January to 103 in December. The peak month, October, reached 181 posts, 83% higher than the monthly average of 99.

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TLF Apparel's influencer activity by month (views)

Total views on sponsored video posts

5.0MJan3.3MFeb15.5MMar4.5MApr446.5kMay2.1MJun3.4MJul7.6MAug5.0MSep4.0MOct6.3MNov2.7MDec

March generated the most views at 15.5M, while May recorded the least at 446.5k. Across all tracked posts in the 12-month window, average views per post were 50.5k. Interestingly, the highest-view month (March) does not align with peak post volume (October), which could indicate performance differences across months. At a quarterly level, performance is strongest in Q1 (Jan-Mar). The top-performing tracked post, by @michaeldean2.0, generated 13.2M views.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of TLF Apparel's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • Instagram: 969 posts (81.5%)
  • TikTok: 198 posts (16.7%)
  • YouTube: 22 posts (1.9%)
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TLF Apparel's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

969Instagram198TikTok22YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for TLF Apparel.

Here are 3 examples of TLF Apparel's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

michaeldean2.0 x TLF Apparel

michaeldean2.0
@michaeldean2.0
23 Mar, 25
13.2M
288.9k
[...] them with intention. Micro mesh set @tlfapparel code TLF-MICHAELDEAN Inspo [...]

Influencer bio

Lose Weight & Improve Mobility🔥 Athlete @muscletech | @tlfapparel 📩 DM for FREE metabolism kickstarter plan

Collaboration metrics

Post views 13.2M
Post EMV $425.1k

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cori_rae x TLF Apparel

cori_rae
@cori_rae
01 Feb, 25
888.7k
69.1k
[...] #vlog #wellness @BioBabe @Solawave @TLFapparel @Primal Queen @Primally Pure

Influencer bio

1up nutrition athlete: cori 💌: coriraefit@gmail.com Biobabe mouth tape💋💕⬇️

Collaboration metrics

Post views 888.7k
Post EMV $21.2k

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RonnieColeman8 x TLF Apparel

RonnieColeman8
@RonnieColeman8
23 Dec, 25
201.3k
3.6k
Shop TLF Now: https://tlfapparel.com/collections/best-sellers-unisex 15% [...]

Influencer bio

Get a glimpse into Ronnie Coleman's Past, Present & Future. Enjoy his Official YouTube Channel with Workouts, Motivation, Supplementation, Exclusive interviews on Nothin' But A Podcast, all of his unseen footage and more! Ronnie Coleman Signature Series™ is owned and operated by 8X Mr.Olympia Ronnie Coleman. 🏆 Subscribe to discover his most incredible experiences in the world of Bodybuilding and Check out the Store. Yeah Buddy! 💪🏿

Collaboration metrics

Post views 201.3k
Post EMV $6.4k

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If you break this down further by content type on Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Posts: 58.8%
  • Reels: 41.2%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers TLF Apparel are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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TLF Apparel's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K12.5%
1K-5K51.3%
5K-10K9.0%
10K-50K14.6%
50K-100K4.2%
100K-500K6.3%
500K+2.1%

With 51.4% of partnerships featuring creators averaging 1K-5K views, TLF Apparel's strategy suggests niche targeting and authenticity, likely leveraging collaboration models like gifting and affiliates to work with smaller creators.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (910.9k avg views/post, 416.8k followers):

mattgreggo x TLF Apparel

mattgreggo
@mattgreggo
15 Aug, 25
14.3k
ENEMY = 📄 . New @tlfapparel code GREGGO . #bodybuilding [...]

Influencer bio

✖️ NEW YORK | DETROIT | TAMPA CHAMP 🏆 ✖️ @axeandsledge @tlfapparel @gymreapers ✖️ Code GREGGO ✖️ COACH of @teamelevatecoaching

Collaboration metrics

Post views 0
Post EMV $1.4k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (8.9k avg views/post, 299.4k followers):

jessikakolosovas x TLF Apparel

jessikakolosovas
@jessikakolosovas
22 Aug, 25
645
Neo cloud 2.0 now available @tlfapparel Code: TLF - Jessika #ad

Influencer bio

📍Miami Collabs 📩Jessikatalent@ml-agency.co

Collaboration metrics

Post views 0
Post EMV $65

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TLF Apparel's repeat partnerships

Out of 287 unique influencers in our dataset, 79 of them (28%) posted content for TLF Apparel in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @chaunesseabailey, who has collaborated across 12 months with 28 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of TLF Apparel's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

chaunesseabailey x TLF Apparel

chaunesseabailey
@chaunesseabailey
25 Feb, 25
850.2k
61.3k
[...] 3xamrap Wearing @tlfapparel tempo collection 💙 🛒Shop [...]
chaunesseabailey
@chaunesseabailey
29 Jun, 25
64k
3k
[...] my all time fave @tlfapparel scrunch butt shorts body [...]
chaunesseabailey
@chaunesseabailey
15 May, 25
52.4k
2.1k
[...] my current fave set from @tlfapparel Tempo High Neck Top and [...]

laurenlf x TLF Apparel

laurenlf
@laurenlf
13 Jun, 25
57.4k
[...] #gdwm #gymfits #tlfpartner #tlfapparel
laurenlf
@laurenlf
31 Aug, 25
41.4k
Ending the month with a simple but effective back day 🙂‍↕️🪽💙 ➖wide grip lat pull down 3 sets: 10, 10, 16 (last set is a double drop set - 8 reps, reduce wt, 8 more reps ➖close grip lat pull down 3x10 ➖seated cable row 3x12 ➖cable rope pull over 3x12 ➖1 arm db row 3x8-10 Train with intention & increase weight when you know you can. Only YOU can put the work in!! Make yourself proud 🤜🤛 🍂 I hope September brings you peace, fun + lots of goood workouts ❤️‍🔥 Wearing the @tlf full length scrunch butt bodysuit in Oxford 🌀 shop the Labor Day sale to get 40% off SITEWIDE + an additional 25% off using my code TLF-LAURENLF at checkout 🤯😍 #ad #tlfpartner #gymootd #backworkout #upperbodyworkout
laurenlf
@laurenlf
23 Dec, 25
41.3k
[...] my workouts <3 Fit check ✨ @tlfapparel essential seamless mock neck [...]

countrygurl_tyler x TLF Apparel

countrygurl_tyler
@countrygurl_tyler
15 May, 25
15.1k
813
Try this super set on your next leg day ! 💛💙 Fit @tlfwomen Dc : TLF-TYLER #tlfpartner
countrygurl_tyler
@countrygurl_tyler
22 Aug, 25
12.1k
622
[...] Dc: TLF-TYLER saves 🤑 @tlfapparel #sponsor #tlfpartner Size [...]
countrygurl_tyler
@countrygurl_tyler
12 Sep, 25
10.4k
[...] TLF-TYLER 💕🔗in bio 🥰 @tlfapparel #sponsored [...]

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where TLF Apparel had the most influencer activity. 71.4% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • Brazil (5.1%)
  • United Kingdom (4.2%)
  • Canada (4.1%)
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TLF Apparel's influencer activity by market

United States71.4%
Brazil5.1%
United Kingdom4.2%
Canada4.1%
India3.3%
Other11.9%

Here is another example of TLF Apparel collaborating with an influencer in United States.

heloisehut x TLF Apparel

heloisehut
@heloisehut
07 Sep, 25
1.9M
87.3k
[...] this leg day 🤓🤓 my code TLF-HELOISE @tlfapparel #ad 🎥 @bigal_entertainment

TLF Apparel's influencer activity vs. related brands

TLF Apparel targets gym and training consumers, overlapping strongly with YoungLA’s fitness-community positioning and Gymshark’s scaled influencer/athlete-led strategy in performance apparel.

Total influencer content

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TLF Apparel vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

TLF Apparel
YoungLA
Gymshark
1.2k1.7k11.2k

Gymshark leads with 11.2k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing YoungLA (1.7k posts) and TLF Apparel (1.2k posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 4.7k posts, indicating mature, scaled influencer programs. Gymshark has far more total posts than TLF Apparel and YoungLA.

By social platform

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TLF Apparel vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

TLF Apparel
YoungLA
Gymshark
9691.0k8.3k1985572.5k22147378InstagramTikTokYouTube

Among these brands, Gymshark leads on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. The gap is most notable on Instagram, with Gymshark at 8.3k, YoungLA at 1k, TLF Apparel at 969 posts. TLF Apparel's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. Gymshark has far more Instagram posts than TLF Apparel and YoungLA.

By geographical market

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TLF Apparel vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in TLF Apparel's top markets

TLF Apparel
YoungLA
Gymshark
8491.1k5.7k6170050841.6kUnited StatesBrazilUnited Kingdom

Gymshark has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (5.7k posts, 50.9%), United Kingdom (1.6k posts, 13.9%), Mexico (404 posts, 3.6%), suggesting a North America focus, while TLF Apparel leads in Brazil with 61 posts (5.1%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Gymshark at 5.7k posts (50.9%), YoungLA at 1.1k posts (65.1%), TLF Apparel at 849 posts (71.4%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does TLF Apparel sponsor most?
TLF Apparel's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (81.5% of their total content). On Instagram, Posts are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do TLF Apparel use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Yes, there are at least some influencer posts sponsored by TLF Apparel that contain discount codes. Here is one example, where "ZAY" is visible in the caption.
Which influencers does TLF Apparel collaborate with?

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