Case Study: Custom Winter Leg Warmers for a Marathon Organizer in Switzerland
Source:Winter Leg Warmers /
Time:2026-09-18
Winter Leg Warmers for a Marathon Organizer in Switzerland
A Marathon Organizer approached us with a winter leg warmers requirement for Switzerland. 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
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable
What we specified
| Product | Winter Leg Warmers |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Marathon Organizer |
| Market | Switzerland |
| Order volume | 800 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base fabric | Flame-Retardant Fabric |
| Decoration | Contrast Stitching |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 10 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Flame-Retardant Fabric and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Contrast Stitching 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 10-week window.
- Unit cost held within 3.0% 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
Keep one process owner on both sides. Most delays come from hand-offs, not from machines.
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