Case Study: Custom Cycling Jersey for an Event Management Company in Hong Kong
Source:Cycling Jersey /
Time:2026-09-18
Cycling Jersey for an Event Management Company in Hong Kong
An Event Management Company approached us with a cycling jersey requirement for Hong Kong. The brief was specific: a defined look, a hard launch date and a unit cost that had to survive shipping and duty. This case study records what was specified, what went wrong in sampling and how the bulk order was delivered.
The challenge
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable
- Long lead times that miss the selling season
What we specified
| Product | Cycling Jersey |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Event Management Company |
| Market | Hong Kong |
| Order volume | 5,000 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Nylon |
| Decoration | Ribbed Cuff and Hem |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 5 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Nylon and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Ribbed Cuff and Hem after strike-off tests showed better wash durability.
- A pre-production sample was approved and retained as the golden reference.
- Production ran with in-line inspection and a mid-run photo report.
- Cartons were packed to the client's own barcode and size ratio specification.
Result
- 5,000 pieces delivered inside the 5-week window.
- Unit cost held within 2.0% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 0.5%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Fix the size ratio early. Changing the ratio after cutting starts is the single most expensive change a client can request.
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