Case Study: Custom Thong Competition Swimsuit for a Coffee Roaster Chain in Russia
Thong Competition Swimsuit for a Coffee Roaster Chain in Russia
A Coffee Roaster Chain approached us with a thong competition swimsuit requirement for Russia. 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
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
- Long lead times that miss the selling season

What we specified
| Product | Thong Competition Swimsuit |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Coffee Roaster Chain |
| Market | Russia |
| Order volume | 8,000 pieces across 6 colourways |
| Base fabric | Lambswool |
| Decoration | Garment Dyeing |
| Size range | 2-12Y |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Lambswool 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
- 8,000 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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
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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