Case Study: Custom Shorts Softball Wear for a Hospital Group in Ireland
Source:Shorts Softball Wear /
Time:2026-09-18
Shorts Softball Wear for a Hospital Group in Ireland
A Hospital Group approached us with a shorts softball wear requirement for Ireland. 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
- Packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
What we specified
| Product | Shorts Softball Wear |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Hospital Group |
| Market | Ireland |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 4 colourways |
| Base fabric | Quick-Dry Polyester |
| Decoration | Tie-Dye Wash |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Quick-Dry Polyester and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Tie-Dye Wash 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 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
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not from machines.
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.
