Case Study: Custom Full Body Kid Mannequin for a Shopify DTC Brand in Mexico
Source:Full Body Kid Mannequin /
Time:2026-09-18
Full Body Kid Mannequin for a Shopify DTC Brand in Mexico
A Shopify DTC Brand approached us with a full body kid mannequin requirement for Mexico. 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
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Full Body Kid Mannequin |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Shopify DTC Brand |
| Market | Mexico |
| Order volume | 5,000 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base fabric | Cotton-Poly Blend |
| Decoration | Garment Dyeing |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Cotton-Poly Blend and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Garment Dyeing 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 4.5% 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
Approve a pre-production sample from the actual bulk fabric. Proto cloth behaves differently in cutting and washing.
Planning something similar?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
