Case Study: Custom Small Suit Women Fashion for a Department Store Buyer in Colombia
Source:Small Suit Women Fashion /
Time:2026-09-18
Small Suit Women Fashion for a Department Store Buyer in Colombia
A Department Store Buyer approached us with a small suit women fashion requirement for Colombia. 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
- Long lead times that miss the selling season
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
What we specified
| Product | Small Suit Women Fashion |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Department Store Buyer |
| Market | Colombia |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Georgette |
| Decoration | Quilting |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Georgette and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Quilting 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 6-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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
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.
