Case Study: Custom Red Coat For Kids for a Logistics Provider in Portugal
Source:Red Coat For Kids /
Time:2026-09-18
Red Coat For Kids for a Logistics Provider in Portugal
A Logistics Provider approached us with a red coat for kids requirement for Portugal. 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
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing
What we specified
| Product | Red Coat For Kids |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Logistics Provider |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 5,000 pieces across 6 colourways |
| Base fabric | Alpaca |
| Decoration | Ribbed Cuff and Hem |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 6 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Alpaca and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Ribbed Cuff and Hem 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
- 5,000 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 0.5%.
- The specification is now on file, so reorders reproduce the approved sample.
What we would repeat
Approve a pre-production sample from the actual bulk fabric. Proto cloth behaves differently in cutting and washing.
Planning something similar?
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
