Case Study: Custom Silk Flower Brooches for a Department Store Buyer in Brazil
Source:Silk Flower Brooches /
Time:2026-09-18
Silk Flower Brooches for a Department Store Buyer in Brazil
A Department Store Buyer approached us with a silk flower brooches requirement for Brazil. 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
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
What we specified
| Product | Silk Flower Brooches |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Brazil |
| Order volume | 800 pieces across 6 colourways |
| Base fabric | Brushed Fleece |
| Decoration | Pleating |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Sampling rounds | 4 |
| Delivery window | 8 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Brushed Fleece and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Pleating 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 8-week window.
- Unit cost held within 4.5% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 1.5%.
- 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.
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