Case Study: Custom Layering Sleeveless Shell Blouse for a Beauty Salon Chain in Sweden
Source:Layering Sleeveless Shell Blouse /
Time:2026-09-18
Layering Sleeveless Shell Blouse for a Beauty Salon Chain in Sweden
A Beauty Salon Chain approached us with a layering sleeveless shell blouse requirement for Sweden. 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
- Color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric
- Inconsistent sizing between production runs
- Minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb
What we specified
| Product | Layering Sleeveless Shell Blouse |
|---|---|
| Client type | A Beauty Salon Chain |
| Market | Sweden |
| Order volume | 1,200 pieces across 2 colourways |
| Base fabric | Stretch Denim |
| Decoration | Contrast Stitching |
| Size range | 2-12Y |
| Sampling rounds | 2 |
| Delivery window | 12 weeks from PO to ex-factory |
How it was resolved
- We rebuilt the tech pack around Stretch Denim 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
- 1,200 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
Lock the colour standard before grading. Once a shade moves, every downstream approval has to be redone and the calendar slips.
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