Case Study: Custom Dobok Martial Arts Wear for an Influencer-Led Brand in Kenya
Source:Dobok Martial Arts Wear /
Time:2026-09-18
Dobok Martial Arts Wear for an Influencer-Led Brand in Kenya
An Influencer-Led Brand approached us with a dobok martial arts wear requirement for Kenya. 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
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
- Suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid
What we specified
| Product | Dobok Martial Arts Wear |
|---|---|
| Client type | An Influencer-Led Brand |
| Market | Kenya |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Twill |
| Decoration | Pleating |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Twill and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to Pleating 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 4.5% 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
Fix the size ratio early. Changing the ratio after cutting starts is the single most expensive change a client can request.
Planning something similar?
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
