Case Study: Custom Kids Gym Fitness Set for a Trade Show Exhibitor in Portugal
Source:Kids Gym Fitness Set /
Time:2026-09-18
Kids Gym Fitness Set for a Trade Show Exhibitor in Portugal
A Trade Show Exhibitor approached us with a kids gym fitness set 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
- Long lead times that miss the selling season
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
What we specified
| Product | Kids Gym Fitness Set |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Trade Show Exhibitor |
| Market | Portugal |
| Order volume | 800 pieces across 3 colourways |
| Base fabric | Pique Knit |
| Decoration | 3D Puff Embroidery |
| Size range | 2-12Y |
| Sampling rounds | 3 |
| Delivery window | 5 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Pique Knit and locked shrinkage allowance before grading.
- Decoration was moved to 3D Puff Embroidery 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 5-week window.
- Unit cost held within 1.5% of the original quotation.
- Return rate linked to fit or workmanship stayed under 1.0%.
- 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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