Case Study: Custom Dobok Martial Arts Wear for a Hotel Group in South Africa
Source:Dobok Martial Arts Wear /
Time:2026-09-18
Dobok Martial Arts Wear for a Hotel Group in South Africa
A Hotel Group approached us with a dobok martial arts wear requirement for South Africa. 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
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Dobok Martial Arts Wear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hotel Group |
| Market | South Africa |
| Order volume | 800 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Moisture-Wicking Knit |
| Decoration | Beading and Embroidery |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 5 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Moisture-Wicking Knit and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Beading and Embroidery 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
- 800 pieces delivered inside the 5-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 2.0%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not from machines.
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