Case Study: Custom Full Body Kid Mannequin for a Gym Chain in Switzerland
Source:Full Body Kid Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-18
Full Body Kid Mannequin for a Gym Chain in Switzerland
A Gym Chain approached us with a full body kid mannequin requirement for Switzerland. 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
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
What we specified
| Product | Full Body Kid Mannequin |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Gym Chain |
| Market | Switzerland |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base fabric | Interlock Knit |
| Decoration | Smocking |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Interlock Knit and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Smocking 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
- 1,200 pieces delivered inside the 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 4.5% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 1.0%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Lock the colour standard before grading. Once a shade moves, every downstream approval has to be redone and the calendar slips.
Planning something similar?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
