Case Study: Custom Tailored Denim Suit for a Cruise Line in Qatar
Source:Tailored Denim Suit /
Time:2026-09-18
Tailored Denim Suit for a Cruise Line in Qatar
A Cruise Line approached us with a tailored denim suit requirement for Qatar. 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
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
What we specified
| Product | Tailored Denim Suit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Cruise Line |
| Market | Qatar |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base fabric | Combed Cotton |
| Decoration | Stone Wash |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Combed Cotton and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Stone 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 12-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?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
