Case Study: Custom Two-Tone Flip Sequins for a Government Agency in the Netherlands
Source:Two-Tone Flip Sequins /
Time:2026-09-18
Two-Tone Flip Sequins for a Government Agency in the Netherlands
A Government Agency approached us with a two-tone flip sequins requirement for the Netherlands. 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
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- No reliable way to track a order once it enters production
What we specified
| Product | Two-Tone Flip Sequins |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Government Agency |
| Market | the Netherlands |
| Order volume | 800 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Corduroy |
| Decoration | Enzyme Wash |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Corduroy and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Enzyme 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
- 800 pieces delivered inside the 12-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% 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
Fix the size ratio early. Changing the ratio after cutting starts is the single most expensive change a client can request.
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